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Grotta del Gelo – Ascent to Grotta dei Lamponi loop from Cisternazza

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Sicily
Catania
Randazzo

Grotta del Gelo – Ascent to Grotta dei Lamponi loop from Cisternazza

Hard

3

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Grotta del Gelo – Ascent to Grotta dei Lamponi loop from Cisternazza

06:39

17.0km

850m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. 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: April 17, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 1.34 km for 127 m

After 5.41 km for 3.28 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1.40 km

Schadlish Cave

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Partially incised lava tunnel, so that the view inside is possible. Small but rewarding weather detour off the trail.

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2

2.31 km

Saletti Hut

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The Saletti Refuge is dedicated to a forestry manager, is located in the Etna Park and is part of a structure of the Regional Department of Rural and Territorial Development.

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3

8.64 km

Grotta del Gelo

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The Grotta del Gelo, on the northern side of Etna at 2,030 meters above sea level, is the southernmost glacier in Europe, known for its perennial ice maintained by unique climatic conditions.

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11.1 km

Grotta Marsal

Cave Entrance

5

11.8 km

Grotta dei Lamponi

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I left the bike at the crossroads between paths 701 (the Altomontana) and 724 (which leads to the Timparossa bivouac) and walked about a hundred meters following the signs for …

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12.0 km

Ascent to Grotta dei Lamponi

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Big cage, partly it can be explored without ropes. Good flashlight needed, helmets recommanded.

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12.3 km

Passo dei Dammusi

Mountain Pass

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17.0 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.06 km

6.85 km

1.06 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.09 km

5.06 km

4.63 km

189 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 24 May

19°C

4°C

29 %

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