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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Appointment at 9.30AM - 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.
What to expect
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).
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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