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Piano dei Grilli Refuge – Galvarina Hut loop from Bronte

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Piano dei Grilli Refuge – Galvarina Hut loop from Bronte

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Piano dei Grilli Refuge – Galvarina Hut loop from Bronte

03:42

37.0km

1,050m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 13, 2026

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Parco dell'Etna

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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6.84 km

Piano dei Grilli Refuge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This refuge stands on the western side of Etna and is the starting point for numerous excursions in the Etna Park, a place of incredible beauty.

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2

10.3 km

Pagghiaro di Monte Tre Frati

Highlight • Mountain Hut

3

11.4 km

Case Zampini Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Case Zampini refuge can be an excellent stopping point along the way that will lead you through unique scenarios in the Etna Park.

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11.5 km

Cà dei Zampini

Highlight • Mountain Hut

First refuge to regain energy and from here you go up towards the Fiera floor (collection point nr 4) or towards Monte Tre Frati and immerse yourself and admire the 1600 flow

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5

18.7 km

Galvarina Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

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

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6

22.4 km

Lava Stone Hut

Highlight • Structure

Really spectacular stone structure although the numerous holes/voids between the stones make it not very useful/efficient as a shelter. Good connection

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27.7 km

Etna landscape – WOW!

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You can not and do not have to say that much. This is just WOW! This huge plateau is covered with lava rock from an 18th century Etna eruption and …

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29.6 km

Piano delle Ginestre

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37.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.3 km

7.81 km

5.87 km

Surfaces

23.3 km

7.81 km

5.83 km

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