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View of Mount Etna – Galvarina Hut loop from Rifugio Giovannino Sapienza

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View of Mount Etna – Galvarina Hut loop from Rifugio Giovannino Sapienza

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View of Mount Etna – Galvarina Hut loop from Rifugio Giovannino Sapienza

05:47

44.7km

1,540m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 5, 2026

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Parco dell'Etna

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22 m

Sapienza Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Sapienza refuge is the starting point for climbing the crater of Etna, it is also a very famous place for road cycling, as it hosted the arrival of some stages of the Giro d'Italia.

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11.8 km

Piano Fiera

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Starting point for numerous excursions on the western side of Etna.

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14.5 km

Case Zampini Hut

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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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16.3 km

Pagghiaru Hut in Parco dell'Etna

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The Pagghiaru is an ancient hut usually associated with work activities, also associated with an animal enclosure.

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16.6 km

Bosco di Centorbi

Forest

19.8 km

Monte Minardo

Peak

21.4 km

Piano dei Grilli Refuge

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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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21.9 km

View of Mount Etna

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from here you can enjoy a wonderful view of the imposing Etna.

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23.1 km

Viewpoint

24.2 km

View of Mount Etna from Monte Ruvolo

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A beautiful panoramic point immersed in a volcanic environment that makes it clear that you are in the Etna Park.

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34.6 km

Galvarina Hut

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

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38.3 km

Monte Scavo

Peak

44.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.4 km

6.11 km

2.85 km

1.39 km

Surfaces

19.9 km

19.8 km

3.63 km

798 m

343 m

214 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,930 m)

Lowest point (1,100 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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View of Mount Etna – Galvarina Hut loop from Rifugio Giovannino Sapienza

Sapienza Hut

Piano Fiera

Case Zampini Hut

Pagghiaru Hut in Parco dell'Etna

Piano dei Grilli Refuge

View of Mount Etna

View of Mount Etna from Monte Ruvolo

Galvarina Hut

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