Piano dei Grilli Refuge – View of Mount Etna loop from Rifugio Piano dei Grilli

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Piano dei Grilli Refuge – View of Mount Etna loop from Rifugio Piano dei Grilli

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Piano dei Grilli Refuge – View of Mount Etna loop from Rifugio Piano dei Grilli

01:04

9.10km

230m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Parco dell'Etna

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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36 m

Piano dei Grilli Refuge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This refuge stands on the western side of Etna and is the starting point for numerous excursions in the Etna Park, a place of incredible beauty.

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566 m

View of Mount Etna

Highlight • Viewpoint

from here you can enjoy a wonderful view of the imposing Etna.

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4.65 km

Pagghiaru Hut in Parco dell'Etna

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Pagghiaru is an ancient hut usually associated with work activities, also associated with an animal enclosure.

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9.10 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.06 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.18 km

2.88 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,270 m)

Lowest point (1,100 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

16°C

9°C

11 %

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Piano dei Grilli Refuge – View of Mount Etna loop from Rifugio Piano dei Grilli

Piano dei Grilli Refuge

View of Mount Etna

Pagghiaru Hut in Parco dell'Etna

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