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Grotta del Gelo

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Grotta del Gelo

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Parco dell'Etna

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  • Location: Randazzo, Catania, Sicily, Italy

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    June 19, 2025

    Hiking

    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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    pretty here, very pretty
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    June 28, 2026

    Mountain biking

    It is located at about 2040 meters above sea level. To reach it there are several routes, I recommend from Passo dei Dammusi or from Monte Pizzillo. Obviously, the route is not suitable for MTBs.
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    Rifugio Timparossa and Piano Provenzana loop via the Grotta del Gelo

    17.1km

    06:25

    840m

    840m

    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Elevation 2,040 m

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    Max wind speed: 4.0 km/h

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    Location: Randazzo, Catania, Sicily, Italy

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