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Palermo to Etna Volcano: From the west of Sicily, to the East coast by mountain bike.

1.670,00 1.460,00

A fabulous mtb tour from Palermo through the Madonie, the Nebrodi to arrive through Etna in the city of Catania.

 

 

  • 9 days / 8 nights
  • Date: By request
  •  DIFFICULTY:Intermadiate
  • COURSE KM: 410 km
  • TOTAL DIFFERENCE: 12500 mt

 

From Palermo through the Madonie, the Nebrodi to arrive through Etna in the city of Catania.

MTB tour from Palermo to the Etna volcano. 9 amazing days cycling around Sicily, through its main mountain ranges, from the city of Palermo to the Volcano.

A Coast2Coast, which starting from Palermo, crosses the Sicani mountains, the Madonie, the Nebrodi, to reach 3000 meters on the highest peak in Sicily, up to the summit crater of the highest volcano in Europe: Etna !!!

An incredible tour that offers the magnificence of Etna with its incredible views with exclusive routes of an overwhelming beauty, through the Sicilian hinterland unknown to the mass. We will travel through its Natural Reserves with lush mountains and jewel towns that preserve Sicilian traditions.

Day 1: Arrival at Palermo airport and overnight in the city.

2nd Day:stage Palermo Ficuzza- Departure from Palermo to San Martino delle Scale, 65 km stage with 2000 meters of ascent; the arrival stage a will take place in Ficuzza; Overnight at the Ancient Station of Ficuzza:

3rd day second stage: Ficuzza – Polizzi Generosa Km 83 ascens. mt 2012. Overnight at the Ancient Station of Ficuzza

4th day stage of Polizzi Castelbuono (crossing Madonie Park), Sanctuary of Madonna dell’Alto. Km 46.5 ascens.mt 1627. Transfer to Mistretta. Overnight at Agriturismo Villa Nives.

5th day leg:  Mistretta-Cesarò: First part of the Nebrodi ridge. km 50,4 ascens. 1538. Overnight at the Nebrodi Refuge.

6th day leg: Mistretta Floresta Randazzo (II part of the Nebrodi ridge) Km 54.7 ascens. mt 1194. Overnight at Ai Tre Parchi.

7th day leg: Randazzo Piano Provenzana (ETNA) km. 37.4 ascens mt 1465, passage on the lava path. Overnight at Villa Dorata.

Day 8 stage: Ascension to the summit crater and descent on lava sand to Catania Km 25 + 35 ascens mt. 1559 descent 3235 meters. Overnight in the city of Catania.

Day 9 Departure: Transfer to Catania airport

TOT KM: 417 / Total ascent: 12526

Included in the Registration Fee is

  • 6 nights with breakfast and dinner at the accommodation facilities (except Palermo and Catania)
  • 7 days with a guide always in a group
  • Luggage transport Vehicle
  • Transfer to and from Airport
  • Accident insurance
  • Authorized guides
  • always available
  • Mobile number for emergencies 24h
  • Maps, brochures, and roadbook
  • GPS tracks of the routes
  • Insurance
  • Packed Lunch (for lunches)
  • Gadgets
  • Water and Riding Snacks

Not included in the Registration Fee

  • Overnight stays and meals in the cities of Palermo and Catania
  • Flights
  • Drinks at meals
  • Bike rental
  • Everything not indicated in the item “It is included in the Registration Fee”.

NB: The participation fee may vary according to the cost of the services.

Adjustments will be possible to increase the included options.

DISCOUNTS: for groups of at least 4 people and for dealers.

+ Description

MTB tour from Palermo to the Etna volcano. 9 amazing days cycling around Sicily, through its main mountain ranges, from the city of Palermo to the Volcano.

A Coast2Coast, which starting from Palermo, crosses the Sicani mountains, the Madonie, the Nebrodi, to reach 3000 meters on the highest peak in Sicily, up to the summit crater of the highest volcano in Europe: Etna !!!

An incredible tour that offers the magnificence of Etna with its incredible views with exclusive routes of an overwhelming beauty, through the Sicilian hinterland unknown to the mass. We will travel through its Natural Reserves with lush mountains and jewel towns that preserve Sicilian traditions.

+ Program

Day 1: Arrival at Palermo airport and overnight in the city.

2nd Day:stage Palermo Ficuzza- Departure from Palermo to San Martino delle Scale, 65 km stage with 2000 meters of ascent; the arrival stage a will take place in Ficuzza; Overnight at the Ancient Station of Ficuzza:

3rd day second stage: Ficuzza – Polizzi Generosa Km 83 ascens. mt 2012. Overnight at the Ancient Station of Ficuzza

4th day stage of Polizzi Castelbuono (crossing Madonie Park), Sanctuary of Madonna dell’Alto. Km 46.5 ascens.mt 1627. Transfer to Mistretta. Overnight at Agriturismo Villa Nives.

5th day leg:  Mistretta-Cesarò: First part of the Nebrodi ridge. km 50,4 ascens. 1538. Overnight at the Nebrodi Refuge.

6th day leg: Mistretta Floresta Randazzo (II part of the Nebrodi ridge) Km 54.7 ascens. mt 1194. Overnight at Ai Tre Parchi.

7th day leg: Randazzo Piano Provenzana (ETNA) km. 37.4 ascens mt 1465, passage on the lava path. Overnight at Villa Dorata.

Day 8 stage: Ascension to the summit crater and descent on lava sand to Catania Km 25 + 35 ascens mt. 1559 descent 3235 meters. Overnight in the city of Catania.

Day 9 Departure: Transfer to Catania airport

TOT KM: 417 / Total ascent: 12526

+ Information and conditions

Included in the Registration Fee is

  • 6 nights with breakfast and dinner at the accommodation facilities (except Palermo and Catania)
  • 7 days with a guide always in a group
  • Luggage transport Vehicle
  • Transfer to and from Airport
  • Accident insurance
  • Authorized guides
  • always available
  • Mobile number for emergencies 24h
  • Maps, brochures, and roadbook
  • GPS tracks of the routes
  • Insurance
  • Packed Lunch (for lunches)
  • Gadgets
  • Water and Riding Snacks

Not included in the Registration Fee

  • Overnight stays and meals in the cities of Palermo and Catania
  • Flights
  • Drinks at meals
  • Bike rental
  • Everything not indicated in the item “It is included in the Registration Fee”.

NB: The participation fee may vary according to the cost of the services.

Adjustments will be possible to increase the included options.

DISCOUNTS: for groups of at least 4 people and for dealers.