Sapienza Hut – Rifugio Sapienza Parking loop from Adrano-Cappellone

Sapienza Hut – Rifugio Sapienza Parking loop from Adrano-Cappellone

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Sapienza Hut – Rifugio Sapienza Parking loop from Adrano-Cappellone

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52.0km

1,470m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

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21.6 km

Rifugio Ariel

Highlight • Mountain Hut

You can also spend the night in this rifugio.

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23.4 km

View of Catania from Parco dell'Etna

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Great view of the sea

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25.8 km

Sapienza Hut

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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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26.3 km

Etna Cable Car Lower Station

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Done! That is, almost. You are at the valley station of the Funivia dell’Etna, the cable car that was rebuilt after the last violent eruption of the volcano and has …

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29.8 km

Monte Vetore Refuge and Bivouac

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On the site there is both the refuge and a mini bivouac of approximately 8 m2 where there is also a fireplace. In the area there is also a woodshed …

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30.4 km

Road to Monte Vetore, Mount Etna

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Low-traffic and very nice ascent to Mount Etna. Mostly very good topping

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50.9 km

Located on a lava plateau overlooking the Simeto river valley, Adrano is famous for its production of citrus fruits, olives, pistachios and vegetables. If you come in July, you will find the important fair held here every year.

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