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Case Zampini Hut – View of Mount Etna loop from Rifugio Giovannino Sapienza

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Case Zampini Hut – View of Mount Etna loop from Rifugio Giovannino Sapienza

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Case Zampini Hut – View of Mount Etna loop from Rifugio Giovannino Sapienza

05:50

44.9km

1,540m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 35.4 km for 329 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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92 m

Etna Cable Car Lower Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Done! That is, almost. You are at the valley station of the Funivia dell’Etna, the cable car that was rebuilt after the last violent eruption of the volcano and has been in operation since 2004. It will take you (including your bike) from around 2,000 meters to an altitude of 2,500 meters. Upstairs is a restaurant that has a few snacks (which, however, do not meet particularly high culinary standards). Up there you can let off-road buses take you up to an altitude of 3,000 meters in summer. A rough trail leads back down from the station at 2,500 meters. Alternatively, you can use the gravel road, which already offers a decent “gravel” adventure. The view up here is impressive either way: you can either see really far or you can be impressed by the mystical cloud / fog optics. Remember: it's often really fresh up here. Don't forget warm things.

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193 m

Sapienza Hut

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The Sapienza refuge is the starting point for climbing the crater of Etna, it is also a very famous place for road cycling, as it hosted the arrival of some stages of the Giro d'Italia.

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12.0 km

Piano Fiera

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Starting point for numerous excursions on the western side of Etna.

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14.6 km

Case Zampini Hut

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The Case Zampini refuge can be an excellent stopping point along the way that will lead you through unique scenarios in the Etna Park.

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16.5 km

Pagghiaru Hut in Parco dell'Etna

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

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16.8 km

Bosco di Centorbi

Forest

20.0 km

Monte Minardo

Peak

22.0 km

View of Mount Etna

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

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23.1 km

Viewpoint

24.3 km

View of Mount Etna from Monte Ruvolo

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A beautiful panoramic point immersed in a volcanic environment that makes it clear that you are in the Etna Park.

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34.6 km

Galvarina Hut

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Excellent refuge to stay the night at 1800 meters, immersed in a magnificent environment.

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38.4 km

Monte Scavo

Peak

44.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.1 km

6.11 km

2.85 km

1.42 km

324 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.5 km

19.0 km

3.71 km

1.12 km

343 m

170 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,930 m)

Lowest point (1,100 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

30°C

17°C

0 %

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Case Zampini Hut – View of Mount Etna loop from Rifugio Giovannino Sapienza

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Sapienza Hut

Piano Fiera

Case Zampini Hut

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