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Pineta di Linguaglossa – Altomontana Trail of Etna loop from Nicolosi

Pineta di Linguaglossa – Altomontana Trail of Etna loop from Nicolosi

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Pineta di Linguaglossa – Altomontana Trail of Etna loop from Nicolosi

07:31

86.3km

2,160m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: March 30, 2026

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Pineta di Linguaglossa

Parco dell'Etna

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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21.0 km

Mount Etna Climb

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The climb is quite genteel with slopes from 4-10%. The surroundings are unmatched. You are riding through Volcanic rocks with the sea behind you and the Etna smoking on your …

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37.2 km

Pineta Ragabo

Forest

39.3 km

The larch pines of the Linguaglossa pine forest rise above the ancient lava flows in a natural landscape of enormous beauty. “U Zappiunuzzu” is the largest and oldest of the larch pines, the undisputed symbol of the pine forest.

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40.6 km

Lava Flow in Pineta di Linguaglossa

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In this section of the Pista Altomontana, the chromatic combination between the black of the lava stone and the green of the pine trees is a unique and evocative spectacle.

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41.1 km

Trail on the 2002 lava field at Parco dell'Etna

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44.0 km

Descent Through the Pine Forest — Parco dell'Etna

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fine slope over pine needles through the forest

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46.1 km

Passo dei Dammusi

Mountain Pass

51.9 km

Monte Spagnolo Hut

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Bivouac recently restored and which I always find in excellent condition: The uncivilized here have not yet arrived.
Inside there are 2 bunk beds, a fireplace and a table with …

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61.9 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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65.7 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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86.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.7 km

36.0 km

6.60 km

982 m

122 m

Surfaces

41.3 km

37.4 km

6.81 km

601 m

143 m

122 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,930 m)

Lowest point (500 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

22°C

8°C

14 %

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Pineta di Linguaglossa – Altomontana Trail of Etna loop from Nicolosi

Mount Etna Climb