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Bivacco Poggio La Caccia – Galvarina Hut loop from Monte dei Santi

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Italy
Sicily
Catania
Ragalna

Bivacco Poggio La Caccia – Galvarina Hut loop from Monte dei Santi

Hard

5.0

(1)

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Bivacco Poggio La Caccia – Galvarina Hut loop from Monte dei Santi

02:58

27.6km

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: April 13, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.60 km for 283 m

After 25.1 km for 295 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

1.97 km

Shrine of San Giovanni Gualberto

Highlight • Religious Site

2

10.3 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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3

11.2 km

View of Mount Etna

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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4

12.9 km

Monte Nunziata Cave

Highlight • Cave

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

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5

13.3 km

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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6

14.1 km

Monte Scavo Bivouac

Highlight • Mountain Hut

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

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19.4 km

Galvarina Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

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

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8

25.1 km

Altomontana Trail Detour

Highlight • Trail

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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27.6 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.6 km

801 m

174 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.4 km

3.21 km

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Highest point (1,930 m)

Lowest point (1,640 m)

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