Mountain Biking Etna by MTB or E-Bike
Excursions by MTB (included in the price) or *E-Bike (extra cost) on Mount Etna with EXCLUSIVE AND RESERVED BOOKING.
We recommend this tour to cyclists who practice Mountain Biking and want to live a unique experience on the Trails of Mount Etna.
Important: it is not an experience suitable for beginners of Mountain Biking.
Medium difficulty XC/Trail route, 90% Off Road.
Round tour of 16 km (approximately) and with 1.025mt (approximately) of total difference in altitude. Maximum altitude 1.780mt. Maximum duration of the MTB experience: 2 hours (including stops).
Included in the price: MTB 29er (muscle bike), helmet, backpack, windbreaker, water bottle (500ml) and RC insurance cover.
*Upgrade E-Bike (extra):
- Upgrade to E-Bike 27.5/29er, EXTRA 25€ to E-Bike (80Nm engine).
For E-Bikes you must check daily availability, before booking.
In the winter months due to snowfall of the trails, before booking we recommend checking the conditions of usability.
Options
Mountain Biking Etna by MTB or E-Bike
What's included in Mountain Biking Etna by MTB or E-Bike
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Excursion by MTB (included) or *E-MTB (extra cost) to the volcano Etna. Start Point: Etna South (Piano Vetore). From Piano Vetore (Etna south, about 1,750mt) we will head by MTB towards the Pista Altomontana (Etna south), a trail characterized by lava scenery and breathtaking landscapes. Short stop at the Giovanni Gualberto Forestry House, after the stop, we will descend along a sandy dirt road, where among woods and old lava flows the Mountain Bike adventure will come alive; with unique climbs and trails, immersed in the wild nature of a still active volcano! The tour will end at Piano Vetore, the starting point of the Tour. Duration of the cycled route, including stops, 2 hours (approximately), km 16 (approximately), total difference in altitude 1025mt (approximately), maximum altitude 1.780mt (approximately), 90% offroad. Difficulties: Medium - Requires a normal knowledge of Mountain Biking (not an experience suitable for beginners of Mountain Biking). We recommend bringing: Water (1 or 2 Liters) and Snacks. + Included in the price: MTB 29er (muscle bike). - EXTRA E-Bike cost (estimate and availability on request).
Inclusions
- Certified MTB guide
- Helmet + backpack + windbreaker
- 1 bottle of 500ml water
- Use of bicycle
- Everything that is not specified in the item includes
- Private transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Appointment at 9.00AM - Etna Sud Piano Vetore (near the Ariel refuge). Parking adjacent to Cancello Filiciusa (Altomontana track), Ragalna, CT, Italy. EXTRA: Pick-Up from our office in Catania or from your Hotel, quote on request and only for the city of Catania.
