18/12/2025
Catania Bike Adventure - New Tour
Adventure bike along the Piana di Catania and Simeto river.
Details
Cycling tour, along the roads and dirt roads that surround the city of Catania, for a cycling adventure that will take us to discover the Sicilian hinterland and the Simeto river.
Traveling across the Piana di Catania you will feel enveloped by the smell of orange blossoms while Mother Etna will watch over us from afar.
> Description of the Tour:
From our meeting point in Catania we will leave by bike and leave the city through a fast road towards Misterbianco, once arrived we will continue towards the Simeto river, between secondary roads and pleasant landscapes, along the western bank of the river, characterized by a compact dirt bottom at times sandy. After we will continue in the Paternò area and we will close the cycle touring ring using secondary roads and dirt sections, which will take us in the direction Piana di Catania, where typical Sicilian landscapes and colors will make this experience tiring but unique. Once we leave the Piana di Catania we will travel along a final fast- road coastal, which presents no particular dangers, given the width of the roadway. Arrived at the Playa di Catania (Catania seaside area, characterized by the golden sandy beach) we will head towards the historic center of Catania, using the main street, called via Etnea where you will be able to admire and photograph Baroque Catania and the monuments, palaces and squares, evidence of a previous Greek- Roman age.
Finally we will complete the cycling tour by reaching our Meeting Point in Catania.
IMPORTANT: This Tour starts exclusively from our Meeting Point.
Length: 90 km
Total altitude difference: 1095
Ascent: 573
Descent: 522
Path: Challenging, 35% Off Road
Period: All year round
> Description of the Climbs Tour:
Introduction:
We have specially created the Climbs option to satisfy even those who enjoy long climbs. This option is a mix of ups and downs along the classic roads and dirt roads of our area.
Climbs Path Option:
The Climbs path remains identical to the standard version until we leave the Simeto River (Paternò area), but once we leave the Simeto River, we'll completely change path and ride north, continuing the cycling experience with various uphill sections, along secondary roads and long dirt roads towards Motta Sant'Anastasia, a small medieval village in the province of Catania. Once we reach Motta Sant'Anastasia, we'll stop for a short break in the courtyard of the Norman castle, where we'll be able to admire the hilly landscapes of the area and enjoy a short lunch break (we recommend a small packed lunch, not provided by the organization). After our break, we'll head towards the last off-road trail, which will take us towards Misterbianco. After passing through the town, we'll head on paved roads towards Catania, concluding the cycling tour with return to our meeting point in Catania.
IMPORTANT: This tour departs exclusively from our meeting point.
Difficulty: 3.5 out of 5
Duration: 5/6 hours
Length: 67 km
Total altitude difference: 1681
Ascent: 806
Descent: 875
Path: Challenging, 35% Off Road
Period: All year round
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Included:
Certified cycling guide
Muscular MTB (FLAT pedals)
Helmet, backpack, windbreaker
Bottle of water (500ml)
Energy drink (500ml)
Cereal snacks
RC insurance coverage
Extra:
E-MTB (pedal assisted bike)
MTB-SPD pedals (only on request)
Pick-up/shuttle service from your Hotel or B&B
For other extra services or customizations, please contact us.
We recommend: Technical/sports clothing suitable for cycling sports, trekking/tennis shoes, gloves, sunglasses or cycling glasses, sunscreen (summer period).
In the summer period we recommend bringing additional water (at least 1 liter), snacks or fruit.
Prices
75€ 1 participant - exclusive booking of the Tour.
50€ from 2 to 6 participants - exclusive booking of the Tour.
Link more info: https://www.sicilybiketouristservice.it/en/booking/catania-bike-adventure/
