Mountain Biking Etna

Etna MTB excursion.

Cycling excursion in MTB (Muscular) or * E-MTB (Electric) on the Etna volcano, Pista Altomontana.

Departure Etna Sud (Piano Vetore).

Description of the mountain bike route:

From Piano Vetore (south Etna, about 1.750mt) we will head by MTB towards the Altomontana track (south Etna) through an easy path and without big differences in height, we will cross places characterized by lava sceneries and breathtaking landscapes. We will stop at the Galvarina refuge (about 1,850m), after the stop, we will descend along a sandy dirt road towards Mount Fontanelle, where the Mountain Bike adventure will come to life amidst woods and old lava flows.

Finally, a fantastic climb will be waiting for us along one of the most characteristic trails of our volcano. We will conclude the MTB Tour in Piano Vetore, the starting point of the Tour.

As a guideline, this is the description of the route, but at the discretion of the guide in charge of the service, it will be possible to make the necessary changes to the tour, all to make it suitable for your technical / physical abilities.

Duration of the pedaled route, including stops, 2 hours (approximately), 18 km (approximately).

• Etna MTB excursion. Cycling excursion in MTB (Muscular) or * E-MTB (Electric) on the Etna volcano, Pista Altomontana. Departure Etna Sud (Piano Vetore). Description of the mountain bike route: From Piano Vetore (south Etna, about 1.750mt) we will head by MTB towards the Altomontana track (south Etna) through an easy path and without big differences in height, we will cross places characterized by lava sceneries and breathtaking landscapes. We will stop at the Galvarina refuge (about 1,850m), after the stop, we will descend along a sandy dirt road towards Mount Fontanelle, where the Mountain Bike adventure will come to life amidst woods and old lava flows. Finally, a fantastic climb will be waiting for us along one of the most characteristic trails of our volcano. We will conclude the MTB Tour in Piano Vetore, the starting point of the Tour. As a guideline, this is the description of the route, but at the discretion of the guide in charge of the service, it will be possible to make the necessary changes to the tour, all to make it suitable for your technical / physical abilities. Duration of the pedaled route, including stops, 2 hours (approximately), 18 km (approximately).

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We recommend this itinerary to cyclists who want a mountain bike excursion on the Etna volcano that is not too demanding, and who wish to enjoy the scenarios that these places can offer, without necessarily putting themselves to the test.

Also facilitated by the possibility of (extra) use of * electric bikes (E-Bike).

* E-Bike Upgrade (extra): Possibility to rent, and include in the MTB Tour also E-MTB (E-Bike), extra € 10 for E-MTB (please check availability).

Type of route: XC / Trail.

Route: Medium difficulty, 100% Off Road.

KM and duration of the Tour: Km 18 (approximately, based on the solutions adopted by the guide for the return, choice based mainly on your physical and technical abilities), duration 2 hours (approximately).

Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate