Catania Trip Overview
Discover Mount Etna with a unique E bike tour (electric cycle) a bicycle where the rider’s pedalling is assisted by a small electric motor. Pedelecs include an electronic controller which cuts power to the motor when the rider is not pedalling or when a certain speed – usually 25 km/h (16 mph).
A great tour designed for travelers who enjoys nature, endemic flora and fauna, cinder cones and lava caves of Etna Regional Nature Park. The route offers stunning views of the sea and provides for an evocative approach into the geological history of Etna volcano.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Catania, Italy
Trip Category: Walking & Biking Tours >> Bike & Mountain Bike Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Catania, Sicilia, Italy
Discover Mount Etna with a unique E bike tour (electric cycle) a bicycle where the rider’s pedalling is assisted by a small electric motor. Pedelecs include an electronic controller which cuts power to the motor when the rider is not pedalling or when a certain speed – usually 25 km/h (16 mph).
A great tour designed for travelers who enjoys nature, endemic flora and fauna, cinder cones and lava caves of Etna Regional Nature Park. The route offers stunning views of the sea and provides for an evocative approach into the geological history of Etna volcano.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Catania, Catania, Province of Catania, Sicily
Your guides will meet you in Catania, and then you’re off to explore the mountain countryside. First we’ll cover the basics: bike fitting, safety talk, and map review. You’ll start with a ride along the scenic ridgeline down to the coastal plain below. You’ll be cycling past the stone walls and the moonlike typical landscape. In the afternoon, you’ll be taken back to Catania town.
Novice cyclists*
Average Daily Mileage: 15-30 miles
Average Daily Elevation: 350-1,050 feet
Duration: About 6 hours
Intermediate cyclists**
Average Daily Mileage: 15-35 miles
Average Daily Elevation: 980-1,610 feet
Duration: About 7 hours
Advanced cyclists***
Average Daily Mileage: 15-40 miles
Average Daily Elevation: 1,470-2,380 feet
Duration: About 8 hours
*Novice cyclists or someone who is active but doesn’t cycle often will find the perfect amount of riding on a level one tour
**Intermediate cyclists can take advantage of an extra ride or two offered by the guides if they’re looking for some extra adventure.
***Advanced cyclists can also partake in a couple extra rides, but should anticipate a leisurely pace immersing themselves in the destination and getting to know other riders.
Stop At: Parco dell’Etna, Via del Convento, 95030 Nicolosi CT, Italy
First we’ll cover the basics: bike fitting, safety talk, and map review. You’ll start with a ride along the scenic ridgeline down to the coastal plain below. You’ll be cycling past the stone walls and the moonlike typical landscape. In the afternoon, you’ll be taken back to Catania town.
Tour itineraries offer a different level of challenge for everyone:
Novice cyclists*
Average Daily Mileage: 15-30 miles
Average Daily Elevation: 350-1,050 feet
Duration: About 6 hours
Intermediate cyclists**
Average Daily Mileage: 15-35 miles
Average Daily Elevation: 980-1,610 feet
Duration: About 7 hours
Advanced cyclists***
Average Daily Mileage: 15-40 miles
Average Daily Elevation: 1,470-2,380 feet
Duration: About 8 hours
*Novice cyclists or someone who is active but doesn’t cycle often will find the perfect amount of riding on a level one tour
**Intermediate cyclists can take advantage of an extra ride or two offered by the guides if they’re looking for some extra adventure.
***Advanced cyclists can also partake in a couple extra rides, but should anticipate a leisurely pace immersing themselves in the destination and getting to know other riders.
