One day excursion to discover the different
environments of the volcano and to cycle the
main lava flows followed in the course af ages,
until the present time.
The itinerary covers a track around Etna through
antique and recent lava flows, caves of flowing
lava, woods and grassland.
The enviroment is typical of the Etna with
sudden variations of vegetation.
In this sudden variation of vegetation you can
suddenly pass from antique pine trees to the
lunar scenery of the "sciare" and then plunge
into beech - woods.
At the end of the itinerary the images of the
wonderful and changeable landscapes will stay in
your memory.
Turistic cycling trip of the Etna. Km 36
Appointment at 9,00 a.m. at the entrance of
Villa Comunale in Zafferana Etnea (mt.600),
Della Montagna Road, street-corner Garibaldi (
after TAMOIL petrol pump).
Return at about 5,00 p.m.
Transfer by car to the mountain refuge Sapienza.
(mt.1904)
Visit to the structures near the refuge and to
the Monti Silvestri whose formation was
determined by the 1892 eruption along a radial
fracture.
Bikes delivery in the Square in front of the
refuge and departure.
Departure for Linguaglossa pine forest through
the mountain passes of "Altomontana of Etna", 37
km out of road.
The maximum altitude mt.1880 ( Pass of Monte
Palestra).
The minimum altitude mt.1372.
The biggest Etna lava flows crossed:
Dammusi pass: It originated during the biggest
eruption of the Etna ever recorded in historical
times (July 1614-August 1624).
Lava flows of 1981, place where the eruption
originated.
Lava flows of 2002-2003, the main and the minor
branches.
The caves of lavic flow:
The most important “Grotta di Monte Nunziata”
and “Grotta dei Lamponi”.
Total Km 70 (37 out of road).
This trip does not present any technical
difficulty, but for its length and some slopes
to overcome, it is suitable for people who have
a minimum of training.
Cost from 2 person € 60 a head
from 3 to 4 person € 55 a head
from + 4 person to ask
estimated
The cost includes:
»
Transfer by car from Zafferana Etnea to Sapienza
Refuge
»
A Compaion by bike
The cost not includes:
»
Bike rental
»
All that is not specified under the voice “the
cost includes”
The periods are from April 30th to November 30th (
according to the snowy state of the track).
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