Tour of Etna between pine forests, paths and the Magma Trail
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We are in one of the most evocative places in the world.
On the saddle of our mountain bikes, we will cross ¾ of the majestic Etna volcano clockwise, from South to East, to discover the many different landscapes that only Etna can give us. About 35 km of off-road dirt roads, lava trails, breathtaking trails, and spectacular landscapes welcome us.
Immediately after the welcome briefing, check, and adjustment of the mountain bikes, we will leave early in the morning from the Ariel refuge (1700m asl), the last location where it will be possible to have breakfast and refuel before entering the woods.
From there we will begin our crossing first along a partly paved track which will take us a few km to reach an altitude of 1960m above sea level (ref. Galvarina).
Once we reach this first destination we will stop for about 10 minutes, take some photos and consult the map of Etna to take stock of the situation and count the kilometers traveled. After our break we get back on the saddle more energized than before, this time to ride through a wonderful landscape dotted with pines, birches, and other typical vegetation of the location that hosts us. We may have the chance to meet some Etna foxes who are now friends with us bikers. After crossing the wooded part, we will climb a lava path where there is no vegetation and we will have the opportunity to see the towns of Adrano, Bronte, Maletto, Randazzo, the Alcantara Valley, and Linguaglossa.
Returning to the asphalt after crossing the Ragabo pine forest, we will climb the panoramic Mareneve for about 3.5 km in the direction of Piano Provenzana and then continue towards the Citelli refuge and from there begin the long descent of about 20km on asphalt with a view of the whole Ionian coast until we reach the city of Zafferana Etnea, where we left our cars in the morning.
Variants:
A) CUBANIA – Possibility of going off-road after the Citelli refuge
B) PIETRACANONE – Possibility of going off-road by cutting the Mareneve
Cost per person
1-2 pax € 150.00
3-4 pax € 120.00
From 5 to 10 pax € 100.00
More than 10 pax to be agreed
Extra Services:
For Assisted Bikes + € 25.00pp
Pick up from / to structure and transfer from / to structure: starting from € 10 p.p. each way *
Accessibility
Recommended for hikers who practice cycling and off-roading sporadically
Minimum age required 18 years or minors accompanied by a parent / guardian
Animals are not allowed
Included
Cycling Guide
Muscle mountain bike
Protective helmet, Backpack, Bottle, Repair kit
Insurance R.C.T.
Mountainbike muscolare
Casco protettivo, Zaino, Borraccina, Kit riparazione
Assicurazione R.C.T.
Bike washing, maintenance and sanitizing.
Not Included
Drinks, provisions, spare inner tubes, any spare parts damaged at the end of the tour
Anything not previously expressed
Conditions
* The price varies according to the number of participants on the tour
Last booking 24h before the start of the activity
Recommended clothing: cyclists, Jersey, Windproof / Rainproof, Gloves, Puff / Neckwarmer, Mask, Glasses, Leggings, Arm warmers, Under-helmet, any clothing deemed appropriate based on the period
Bring at least 1.5 liters of pp water, sunscreen, snacks, supplements, etc.
Payment by bank transfer
Cancellation policy: 20% advance deposit
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Etna Bike Tour
From € 100 per person
Min 2, max 20 participants
On request from March to December
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