Mount Etna: All around 

  • Duration of the tour: 6 – 6:30 hours roughly
  • Length of the route: 52 km
  • Difficulty: Medium 3 stars
  • Altitude Max-Min: 1940m – 700m
  • Elevation Gain-Loss: + 830m, -1800m
  • Price: 150 Euros (adults) 130 euros (under 14)
  • Family Package: group of 4 = 530 euros (contact us directly)

 

Etna Tour
Etna Bike Tours – Side Crater

E-bike Tour Etna:

A magnificent tour away from the tourist area, with Etna Bike Full Day you will discover the various shapes of ancient lava flows and lush green woods, offering a contrast of shapes, colours and fragrances.Our Etna Bike Tours provide a unique experience amidst the natural wonders of the volcano.. Don’t miss it! 

 

Excursion program Etna Bike Tour Full Day:

Meeting Point:

  • INTO ETNA POINT (Bar Esagonal) Cable Car Parking Etna South at 9.00 am. May-December
  • Briefing Time: how to use and behave with our E-bikes.
Etna Tour
Visiting an Hornito during Etna Bike experience

Arrived at the starting point of the excursion, we will be in front of the famous Altomontana track, a natural path that circumnavigates Mount Etna from south to northeast.

We will ride through amazing changing landscapes, from lush woods (beeches, pines, brooms, poplars) and milk-vetch to the lunar desert landscape, created by past lava flows (sciara).

Arriving at the Galvarina Refuge, we will visit an Hornito (a volcanic conic structure).Shortly after, we will arrive at the Lava Tube of Monte Nunziata. The Nature Etna Guide will explain you geology and the genesis of the volcano and scientific curiosity along the way, you will be cycling for 2 hours more or less before getting to the mountain refuge of Monte Spagnolo a perfect place to enjoy a lunch in nature and listen to the sounds of the forest.

Foto della guida davanti una delle grotte a scorrimento lavico dell'Etna
Tour of Etna – Lava Tube

The Bike Experience will continue through the widest lava field of Mt.Etna Park, it will be the prelude of the biggest wood of Etna, the forest of Ragabo, which will be the end of this majestic off-road trail.

From there, You will cycle up and down on the Mountain road in order to reach the beautiful village of Milo, where our van will pick you up and back to the meeting point. A great day comes to an end.

Book your Mount Etna full-day tour for an unforgettable experience, encircling the stunning landscapes of this Sicilian gem.

 

Why book an E-bike tour with Into Etna?

Etna Bike Tour - Il giro dell'Etna.Foto di amici durante il sentiero che cimcumnaviga l'Etna
Enjoying Cycling on Etna
  1. Because for Into Etna Team, quality and attention to detail are the key to improve our services.
  2. We chose our E-Bike among the best brands in the world and high-end, to ensure safety, comfort and fun; all with respect for customers and the environment; essential ingredients for an unforgettable experience.
  3. Join us for an extraordinary adventure that will take you to discover the natural, artistic and geological treasures of Sicily and Etna, through the comfort and freedom guaranteed by our E-bikes.

 

Insights and curiosities on the highlights of the Tour of Etna Experience :

The Path around Etna (Pista Altomontana): https://www.unescoparcoetna.it/en/sentieri/pista-altomontana-sentiero-italia/

 

TOUR PERIOD April – December (Variable according to the snow cover on the route)
MEETING POINT INTO ETNA POINT (Bar Esagonal) Cable Car Parking Etna South at 9.00 am. May-December
DURATION OF THE EXCURSION 6 – 6:30 hours roughly
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU Snacks and packed lunch, water 1,5 liter, sunglasses, suncream, spare clothing, camera,bike gloves, neck warmer.
RECOMMENDED CLOTHING Comfortable sportswear (technical t-shirt + second layer depending on the season/temperature, modular pants or bike shorts/Mtb), rain jacket/ windproof, closed shoes e.g. sneakers or cycling shoes (no flip flops or sandals), padded bike shorts (recommended).
MINIMUM GROUP 4 people up to a maximum of 8 x guide.
For groups less than 4 or more than 8 people, contact Into Etna.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Know how to ride a bicycle. Minimum height 1.40m/55 inches
INCLUDED
Transfer from Milo to the meeting point E-bike full – suspension Enduro Top quality
Repair kit and helmet Nature guide and MTB instructor certified
ON REQUEST
Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Communicate when booking)

Lunch at the refuge by reservation (see availability)(indicate food intolerances and allergies)

EXTRA ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE: waterproof jacket €5, bike gloves €5, backpack €5, padded bike shorts €5

Into Etna Bike & Hike Experience, others Etna Bike Tours:

The top of the excursion on Etna, E-bike Tour Etna Summit craters:https://intoetna.com/en/tours/etna-summit-craters-2700/

Why not to try another Half-day tour in the other side of Etna:https://intoetna.com/en/tours/etna-sunset-tour/

ATTENTION

Communicate during the booking phase, in the notes, the presence of allergies, food intolerances or specific dietary regimes. Also communicate a second useful preferential date.

Depending on the weather conditions and the snow cover, the Tour will be confirmed 24 hours before the event. Alternatively, a change of date or a similar tour will be proposed in the duration and services offered.

1

Etna Tour

to discover its countless landscapes
2

Volcanic formations

such as Hornitos and Canon Stones
3

Monte Nunziata

visit of the volcanic cave
4

Lava Flow

we will cross countless lava fields
5

Forest

cycle through various types of woods
6

Valle del Bove

descending from the east side admiring the Valle del Bove
Etna Tour Foto di un gruppo di clienti durante il Tour dell'Etna sopra un cratere laterale
Etna Bike Tour - Il giro dell'Etna.Foto di amici durante il sentiero che cimcumnaviga l'Etna
Etna Bike Tour - Il giro dell'Etna Foto del primo rifugio che si incontra pedalando nel sentiero che circumnaviga l'Etna
Etna Bike Tour - Il giro dell'Etna
Etna Bike Tour - Il giro dell'Etna
Tour Etna con clienti in E-bike scendendo da un cratere laterale
Etna Tour Foto di un gruppo di clienti durante il Tour dell'Etna sopra un cratere laterale
Etna tour Ebike - Pagliaio Etna
Tour Etna- rifugio altomontana con amici in e-bike
Tour Etna Volpe incontrata con le E-bike 
credit Ulla Lohmann
Foto della guida davanti una rifugio dell'Etna lato nord circondato da un bosco di Pini e querce
Foto della guida davanti una delle grotte a scorrimento lavico dell'Etna
Tour Etna- rifugio altomontana con amici in e-bike
Tour Etna Volpe incontrata con le E-bike 
credit Ulla Lohmann
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150,00 
One tour per person