Etna Bike Tour
discovering by bike the slopes of Etna volcano and its coasts
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Cycling tour, which from the sea will take us to the slopes of the Etna volcano. We will ride along the roads and carriageways that surround Mamma Etna, passing by the fantastic Catania seafront, characterized by small and historic seaside villages, immersed in the black and solid lava stone.
From our Meeting Point in Catania we will leave by bike and discover the famous Catania coast; we will warm up our muscles by pedaling between seaside villages and mythological locations such as Aci Castello and Acitrezza. After the coast, the cycling tour will really come to life with a descent along Timpa di Acireale, steep and technical, with an uneven lava stone surface. After the beautiful descent, the landscape will become again coastal and we will pass through seaside villages and towns of characteristic beauty, as Santa Maria La Scala (a hamlet of the municipality of Acireale, located at an altitude of 15 mt above sea level) and Scillichenti. From here on out the going will get tough as only climbs await us. We will ride in the direction of Zafferana Etnea, (a town located at an altitude of 574 s.l.m.) in search of the less busy and chaotic streets, where we will stop for the lunch break and you will have the opportunity to taste the Siciliana, typical Catanese stuffed fried pizza (included in the price).
After the lunch break and with relaxed muscles, we will travel another kilometre, mostly downhill, to return towards Catania, where we will conclude our cycling experience.
Length: 70 km
Total altitude difference: 2645
Ascent: 1325
Descent: 1320
Path: Very Challenging, 10% Off Road
Period: All year round
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- Certified cycling guide
- Muscular MTB (FLAT pedals)
- Helmet, backpack, windbreaker
- Bottle of water (500ml)
- Energy drink (500ml)
- Cereal snacks
- RC insurance coverage
- E-MTB (pedal assisted bike)
- MTB-SPD pedals (only on request)
- Pick-up/shuttle service from your Hotel or B&B
Take away lunch with Siciliana, typical catanese stuffed fried pizza (1 per person), soda or beer 330ml (1 per person).
For other extra services or customizations, please contact us.
We recommend: Technical/sports clothing suitable for cycling sports, trekking/tennis shoes, gloves, sunglasses or cycling glasses, sunscreen (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.
Not included: Everything that is not specified under “Included in the price”
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