A half-day excursion that will reveal the wonders of this incredible volcano.

We start from Milo on our sturdy but comfortable e-bikes. The route immediately takes us uphill towards the Bosco Della Cerrita, in the territory of Sant’Alfio.

We cross these majestic trees (Cerri, a particular oak) and we always head uphill towards higher altitudes of the volcano, where we will have the opportunity to visit lava flow caves and lava environments of extreme interest with extinct “buttonhole” and ancient craters lava flows.

As we rise in altitude, the vegetation changes, almost suddenly, we cross chestnut, oak, and pine forests until we reach the only birch forest in the Mediterranean basin, at about 1,700 meters above sea level. Very particular is its story of how this plant reached such low latitudes and managed to settle on the lava soil. Then you begin the descent through the beautiful pine forest of Cubania, towards Milo, where you will find a well-earned refreshment.

The bond between the Sicilians and Etna is also established and strengthened through culinary traditions.

We want to share the joy of food and our oldest cuisine with people who, like us, have the curiosity to rediscover the flavors and traditions of the past immersed in nature.

The harvest of nature is the raw material in the kitchen.

Program:

Stage I: Meeting Point Corso Italia, 11a Milo, briefing and departure for reach the lava scenes at high altitudes.

Stage II: We continue for about 12 km uphill through multiple natural environments, woods of chestnut trees, oaks and ancient lava flows.

Stage III: We continue towards the Sartorious Craters at 1,700 meters above sea level before pedaling downhill on the track of the Cuban pine forest. At the gates of Milo we stop for lunch.

Stage IV: Light Lunch in Milo with selected and small Sicilian products preparations to enhance the flavors and peculiarities of our territory.