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

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

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

02:55

27.3km

720m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 24, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.28 km for 283 m

After 24.8 km for 295 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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9.96 km

Bivacco Poggio La Caccia

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This is the highest bivouac on Etna at around 1910 meters above sea level. The bunk bed and woodshed were recently built during the last renovation. It is one of the most scenic bivouacs.

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10.8 km

View of Mount Etna

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The site is a natural terrace with spectacular views of the western side of Etna

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12.3 km

Altomontana Trail of Etna

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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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12.6 km

Monte Nunziata Cave

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

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13.0 km

Volcanic Sand Trail, Parco dell'Etna

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Along the entire western slope of the Altomontana and in particular in the indicated segment there is a layer of volcanic sand on the path of about 5 cm which can represent a danger for cyclists.

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13.7 km

Monte Scavo Bivouac

Highlight • Mountain Hut

One of the many wonderful refuges along the high mountain of Etna

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19.1 km

Galvarina Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

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

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24.8 km

Altomontana Trail Detour

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Due to the 2025 eruptions, the trail is blocked by a lava front before the Galvarina refuge. To avoid having to turn back, keep left at this fork. You'll follow …

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27.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.3 km

801 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.1 km

3.23 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,930 m)

Lowest point (1,640 m)

Weather

Friday 17 July

28°C

19°C

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

Bivacco Poggio La Caccia

View of Mount Etna

Altomontana Trail of Etna

Monte Nunziata Cave

Volcanic Sand Trail, Parco dell'Etna

Monte Scavo Bivouac

Galvarina Hut

Altomontana Trail Detour

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