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Mount Etna Climb – Citelli Refuge loop from Acireale

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Italy
Sicily
Catania
Acireale

Mount Etna Climb – Citelli Refuge loop from Acireale

Hard

4.4

(7)

90

riders

Mount Etna Climb – Citelli Refuge loop from Acireale

04:45

78.9km

1,910m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 63.0 km for 131 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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2.87 km

La Timpa di Acireale

Nature Reserve

2

25.2 km

Statue of Franco Battiato and Lucio Dalla

Highlight • Monument

The statue by the sculptor Placido Calì from Aci is located in the Belvedere square of Milo. The two singer-songwriters were fascinated by the Etna landscape and they both bought …

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3

27.8 km

Mount Etna Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The climb is quite genteel with slopes from 4-10%. The surroundings are unmatched. You are riding through Volcanic rocks with the sea behind you and the Etna smoking on your …

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4

41.6 km

Citelli Refuge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

In contrast to the fair atmosphere at the Refugio Sapienza the Refugio Citelli is pleasantly quiet. You also get an excellent espresso, coke and water of course and the view over the coast to the Mediterranean is great.

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5

62.4 km

Zafferana Etnea Fountain

Highlight • Monument

Fountain with a beautiful view on a pleasant square in Zaferana Etnea

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6

62.9 km

Chiesa Madre di San Nicola, Trecastagni

Highlight • Religious Site

The mother church stands on a wide lava stone staircase and is the most important monument of the city. Mandatory stop in the city during the autumn period when the …

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7

67.8 km

Panoramic Terrace

Highlight • Viewpoint

the best view for the sunrise

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78.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

70.8 km

5.59 km

2.15 km

255 m

133 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

74.2 km

2.91 km

1.57 km

133 m

118 m

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Highest point (1,720 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Saturday 11 July

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