Etna Cycling to the Top

E-bike tour among ancient craters and recent lava flows.

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From Catania: 01/04 to 31/10 - Every day
Description
The tour will start from the southern part of the Volcano.
 
The dirt path starts from Rifugio Sapienza hotel/restaurant (1,900m a.s.l) at 10:30 AM, it takes place between ancient craters and recent lava flows.
Arrived at Torre del filosofo at an altitude of 2,900 m a.s.l. with our Guides, you can admire an extraordinary panorama: the summit craters of Etna, the Ionian Sea and the Valle del Bove.
 
The descent will take place along a sandy and exciting track.
 
After the tour we will return to Rifugio Sapienza.
 
  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Duration: about 3h

 

The price includes

Qualified Mountain bike guide / Bike and equipment rental / SPD pedals on request.

The price not includes

Trekking to the summit craters / All that is not specified under “the cost includes”.

Recommended equipment

Tennis shoes / Water / Fruit or protein snack

Nature

Nature tours, suitable for those who want to be in close contact with the environment.

Bike

Tour for those who want to discover the cultural and natural beauties by bike.

Tour program (3 hours)

  • 0

  • 1

    Meeting point

    Departure from hotel/restaurant Rifugio Sapienza at 10:30 AM

  • 2

    Climb

    E-bike route up to 2,500 m

  • 3

    Arrival at an altitude of 2.900m

    E-bike route to Torre del Filosofo

  • 4

    Overlook

    Path to the Bove Valley and panoramic view

  • 5

    Descent to 1,900 m

    Descent by e-bike

  • 6

    Return

    The tour will end at the initial meeting place

With departure from Catania

** Infant price includes car seat and trekking backpack.
Date Price Web Price
From 01/04 to 31/10 65.00 € : 13+ 60.00 € : 13+

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