Etna MTB Excursion
a MTB adventure on the Etna volcano
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The tour created for the needs of all cyclists, designed for you with two variants at a single price.
Etna MTB Excursion (with muscular MTB included) is the tour with not too demanding paths and spectacular landscapes, designed for those who dream of being surprised by the unique trails that the Etna volcano can offer through a Mountain Biking experience.
If you book the Easy version and your technical and physical abilities allow it, you will have the possibility to continue and transform the tour into Easy Plus; in fact, once you arrive at the Galvarina hut, the guide in charge of the service may suggest you whether to continue and modify your tour from Easy to Easy Plus, at no additional cost.
MTB Etna Excursion on the Altomontana side lasting approximately 2 hours (maximum altitude approximately 1.900 mt), with a stop at the Galvarina hut.
Starting from Piano Vetore (approximately 1.750 mt) we will head by mountain bike towards the Pista Altomontana (south of Etna) through a lava dirt road that is easy to travel and without major differences in altitude; after we will stop at the Galvarina hut (approximately 1.850 mt) where we will have the opportunity to admire one of the most fascinating places on the south side of the volcano before returning on our trail.
Round trip identical Trail.
Length: 12 km
Level: Basic phat, technically easy to access with normal cycling preparation
Path: Medium/Easy, 100% Offroad
Period: All year round depending on the snow on the paths
Starting from Piano Vetore (approximately 1.750 mt) we will head by mountain bike towards the Pista Altomontana (south of Etna) through a lava dirt road that is easy to travel and without major differences in altitude; after we will stop at the Galvarina hut (approximately 1.850 mt) where we will have the opportunity to admire one of the most fascinating places on the south side of the volcano, once the stop is over we will go down a very long sandy dirt road towards Mount Leporello, where the MTB adventure it will come more intriguing, thanks to paths that range from challenging climbs to extraordinary lava trails. Finally, the tour will end with a last tiring climb towards Piano Vetore, the same starting point as the Tour.
Length: 18 km
Path: Medium difficulty, 100% Offroad
Period: All year round depending on the snow on the paths
Included/Extra
- Certified MTB guide
- Muscular MTB (FLAT pedals)
- Helmet, backpack, windbreaker
- Bottle of water (500ml)
- Energy drink (500ml)
- Cereal snack
- RC insurance coverage
- E-MTB (pedal assisted bike)
- MTB-SPD pedals (only on request)
- Pick-up/shuttle service from your Hotel or from our Meeting Point
For other extra services or customizations, please contact us.
We recommend: Technical/sports clothing suitable for Mountain Bike riding, trekking/tennis shoes, gloves, sunglasses or cycling glasses, sun cream (summer period). In the summer period we recommend bringing additional water (at least 1 liter), snacks or fruit.
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1 participant
exclusive booking of the Tour
from 2 to 6 participants
exclusive booking of the Tour
Discount of €5.00 per person, with a minimum of 2 participants, applicable exclusively to online bookings (via email or WhatsApp) at least 30 days in advance of the date chosen for the tour.
IMPORTANT: The prices indicated above don’t include pick-up service (bookable exclusively as an extra), the departure for this Tour is from Piano Vetore (Nicolosi), Etna Sud, where you will find: Guide, bike and all the necessary equipment.
Not included: Everything that is not specified under “Included in the price”
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