Mtb Excursion Etna to the Alcantara Gorges

Name: Mtb Excursion Etna to the Alcantara Gorges
Brand: Sicily Active
SKU: adventure157
Price: 129.00 EUR
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Tour lasts 5 hours
Transpot included
Ticket to the Gorges
Packed lunch included

Cycling from Mt. Etna to the Alcantara Gorges

This 40 km Moutainbike tour organised by Sicily Active is an unmissable opportunity to discover the breathtaking beauty of Mount Etna and the grandeur of the Alcantara Gorges. This breathtaking tour, which starts on the northern slope of Etna at an altitude of 1500 metres and arrives on the banks of the Alcantara river, will take you through spectacular landscapes through the forests, the craters of Europe's highest active volcano, and the striking canyon of the Alcantara Gorge. During the excursion, you will also have the opportunity to visit Castiglione di Sicilia, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. We will cycle along the old Alcantara railway, which runs along some of the most breathtaking landscapes in Sicily, from the slopes of Mount Etna to the Alcantara Valley.

The cost of the tour includes Mountain Bike, helmet, guide, ticket to the Alcantara Gorges and a packet lunch.

Excursion Details

Our mountain hike from Etna to the Alcantara gorges starts at an altitude of 1,500 metres on the north-east side of the volcano, near the Altomontana Etnea track.

Stage 1: We climb for two kilometres on a scenic asphalted road to the great flow of 2002. Then, cycling along a cycle path through the Ragabo pine forest, we descend to the base of Monte Crisimo to the Mare-Neve tarmac road, which we follow downhill for 4 km to the outskirts of Linguaglossa, 700 metres above sea level.

Stage 2: From Linguaglossa, we ride uphill for 3 km to the entrance of a cycle track that includes a series of tunnels of the old railway. The last section of the cycle track will be downhill and will take us to the hilltop village of Castiglione di Sicilia in the bucolic Alcantara Valley, where we will make a short stop.

Stage 3: From Castiglione di Sicilia, via an off-road section of approximately 6 km, we will reach the Alcantara Gorge, where we will relax along the banks of the Alcantara river and enjoy a picnic lunch and visit the canyon, famous for its lava rock formations and crystal-clear waters.

On request E-Bike available.

Useful Information

Pick up at 8:30

Tour last: 5 h.

Cycling: 5 hours

Elevation 1500Mt.

Positive gain: 400 Mt.

Lenght: 40 Km.

Intensity: Medium

Paved road: 50%

Off-Road: 50%

Is the route difficult? Do I need to be an expert cyclist?

The intensity of the tour as well as the route are of medium level. However, a minimum of mountain biking experience and a trained physical condition are required. If you decide to use an electric bike, the physical intensity is lowered.

Questions and Answers

How should I dress for this bike tour

Ideally a pair of cycling trousers will help you but it is not essential, just comfortable and sporty clothes. If you do the tour between From September to April, we recommend a windbreaker and a sweatshirt. For the stop at the Alcantara Gorges in the warmer months from May to September, don't forget to bring shorts, a pair of flip-flops and a beach towel in a rucksack.

Are the bikes electric or muscle?

mountain bike you pay an extra €25.

Where will we meet?

We will pick you up from your accommodation or indicate a meeting point near you.

What happens in case of bad weather?

Should weather conditions prevent us from making the excursion, you will not pay and we will give you the option of moving the experience to another day.