Mountain Biking Etna by MTB or E-Bike
Overview
Excursions by MTB (included in the price) or *E-Bike (extra cost) on Mount Etna with EXCLUSIVE AND RESERVED BOOKING.
We recommend this tour to cyclists who practice Mountain Biking and want to live a unique experience on the Trails of Mount Etna.
Important: it is not an experience suitable for beginners of Mountain Biking.
Medium difficulty XC/Trail route, 90% Off Road.
Round tour of 16 km (approximately) and with 1.025mt (approximately) of total difference in altitude.
Maximum altitude 1.780mt.
Maximum duration of the MTB experience: 2 hours (including stops).
Included in the price: MTB 29er (muscle bike), helmet, backpack, windbreaker, water bottle (500ml) and RC insurance cover.
*Upgrade E-Bike (extra):
+ Upgrade to E-Bike 27.5/29er, EXTRA 25€ to E-Bike (80Nm engine).
>For E-Bikes you must check daily availability, before booking.
In the winter months due to snowfall of the trails, before booking we recommend checking the conditions of usability.
What's Included
- 1 bottle of 500ml water
- Use of bicycle
- Helmet + backpack + windbreaker
- Certified MTB guide
- Everything that is not specified in the item includes
- Private transportation
Meeting Location
strada per salire al Galvarina
95030 Ragalna CT, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Excursion by MTB (included) or *E-MTB (extra cost) to the volcano Etna.
Start Point: Etna South (Piano Vetore).
From Piano Vetore (Etna south, about 1,750mt) we will head by MTB towards the Pista Altomontana (Etna south), a trail characterized by lava scenery and breathtaking landscapes. Short stop at the Giovanni Gualberto Forestry House, after the stop, we will descend along a sandy dirt road, where among woods and old lava flows the Mountain Bike adventure will come alive; with unique climbs and trails, immersed in the wild nature of a still active volcano!
The tour will end at Piano Vetore, the starting point of the Tour.
Duration of the cycled route, including stops, 2 hours (approximately), km 16 (approximately), total difference in altitude 1025mt (approximately), maximum altitude 1.780mt (approximately), 90% offroad.
Difficulties: Medium - Requires a normal knowledge of Mountain Biking (not an experience suitable for beginners of Mountain Biking).
We recommend bringing: Water (1 or 2 Liters) and Snacks.
+ Included in the price: MTB 29er (muscle bike).
- EXTRA E-Bike cost (estimate and availability on request).
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-143618P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- 1 bottle of 500ml water.
- Use of bicycle.
- Helmet + backpack + windbreaker.
- Certified MTB guide.
- Everything that is not specified in the item includes.
- Private transportation.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 16..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Mountain Biking Etna by MTB or E-Bike is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Mountain Biking Etna by MTB or E-Bike will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 1 bottle of 500ml water
- Use of bicycle
- Helmet + backpack + windbreaker
- Certified MTB guide
- Everything that is not specified in the item includes
- Private transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
