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5-Hour Mount Etna Mountain Biking Private Tour from Catania
5 h
Private
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About this activity
For bike lovers there's no better way to enjoy this sport and the unspoilt nature of the Etna volcano than taking part in a half-day trip with a licensed guide, who will lead you in the discovery of bike routes that are not too demanding, but all the same adrenaline-racing.
2 different routes available.
High altitude Etna trail
Trail length: approximately 12 km.
Elevation: 150 m.
From Milia, entrance to the Forest Park at 1700 m, you will head towards the Altomontana track of Nicolosi, through forests and dirt roads, easy to navigate and without large climbs. You will see unique scenery and great landscapes. You will have a stop at the refuge Palestra, then head back on the same trail. Not being a particularly challenging route, it is suitable for everyone.
Trail through the woods of Etna
Trail length: approximately 12 km.
Elevation: 150 m.
The adventure begins along a forest route near Case Zampini, near Bronte, at an altitude of 1300 m, where you will have the opportunity to observe the flora and fauna that characterize this area. From here, you will continue your trip enjoying the picture postcard scenery that will surround you, including unforgettable sights of old lava flows.
Pick-up: included in the city of Catania and the neighbouring municipalities. The pick-up takes place at 8:30. Return is expected for 13:30.
Mountain bike rental, helmet and backpack included.
Note - This is a private tour: you may choose to customise the tracks with your guide, according to your needs and wishes
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2 different routes available.
High altitude Etna trail
Trail length: approximately 12 km.
Elevation: 150 m.
From Milia, entrance to the Forest Park at 1700 m, you will head towards the Altomontana track of Nicolosi, through forests and dirt roads, easy to navigate and without large climbs. You will see unique scenery and great landscapes. You will have a stop at the refuge Palestra, then head back on the same trail. Not being a particularly challenging route, it is suitable for everyone.
Trail through the woods of Etna
Trail length: approximately 12 km.
Elevation: 150 m.
The adventure begins along a forest route near Case Zampini, near Bronte, at an altitude of 1300 m, where you will have the opportunity to observe the flora and fauna that characterize this area. From here, you will continue your trip enjoying the picture postcard scenery that will surround you, including unforgettable sights of old lava flows.
Pick-up: included in the city of Catania and the neighbouring municipalities. The pick-up takes place at 8:30. Return is expected for 13:30.
Mountain bike rental, helmet and backpack included.
Note - This is a private tour: you may choose to customise the tracks with your guide, according to your needs and wishes
Included
- Bike tour with licensed guide
- Private tour
- Bike rental and helmet
- Hotel or port pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water and snacks
Not included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Minimum age is 18 years
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
55%
Sport
25%
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We were picked up at our hotel by two great guys from Zeronove local Catania bike store - and bar!. They gave us a nice car tour of Catania on our journey to Etna. We got there and had awesome bikes to do our trek. The guides were patient and helpful on our way up. We stopped to take pictures and had some amazing views of the volcano and the countryside. After the trip, they returned us to Catania where we had a great lunch at a local restaurant and got to tour the amazing bike store. They returned us safely to our hotel. Book this tour - you will not be disappointed!
This was an enthralling experience, on the day of our mountain bike tour the weather was beautiful and as a result when we there it wasn't cold at all. The service was brilliant and felt as though we knew the tour guides. If you are able to request who provides the tour please ask for Renato and Francesco, you will not be disappointed. They knew their history of the area and they went further and even suggested places where we could eat. The trail was good as we got to stop every now and again to take pictures of the scenery around us, and the tour guides were very understanding. The bikes we used were in superb condition. Also we were picked up from our hotel and dropped back afterwards. I would also suggest that you put on a long sleeve top in case.