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Ragalna

Altomontana Trail of Etna – Galvarina Hut loop from Monte dei Santi

Routes
Mountain biking trails
Italy
Sicily
Catania
Ragalna

Altomontana Trail of Etna – Galvarina Hut loop from Monte dei Santi

Hard

4.6

(9)

48

riders

Altomontana Trail of Etna – Galvarina Hut loop from Monte dei Santi

05:47

56.1km

1,360m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 29, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parco dell'Etna

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

836 m

Forest trail in Parco dell'Etna

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

nice forest trail before entering the rocky part of the Pista Altomontana

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2

4.22 km

Casa Piano Mirio

Highlight • Mountain Hut

3

14.5 km

Altomontana Trail of Etna

Highlight • Trail

The Pista Altomontana dell'Etna runs around the volcano for 38 kilometers. Cycling here is a unique experience and you can observe the ancient and recent lava flows.

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4

14.8 km

Monte Nunziata Cave

Highlight • Cave

Cave create by 1843 Etna eruption. Required ropes and a stair to visit it.

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5

25.1 km

interesting crossing of an old lava flow

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7

33.7 km

Monte Spagnolo Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Bivouac recently restored and which I always find in excellent condition: The uncivilized here have not yet arrived.
Inside there are 2 bunk beds, a fireplace and a table with …

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Tip by

8

47.5 km

Galvarina Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

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

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B

56.1 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.0 km

801 m

207 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.5 km

11.6 km

2.80 km

185 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,930 m)

Lowest point (1,430 m)

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Thursday 2 July

19°C

7°C

70 %

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