Horse Riding Etna

1-hour and 30-minute excursion

• Routes suitable for both beginners and more experienced riders available:

1. Ascent and scenic ride to the mountains surrounding Linguaglossa (900m asl), with spectacular views of Mount Etna and surrounding areas. Less suitable for beginners.
2. Tour among the dirt paths surrounding Linguaglossa, in the “San Leonardo creek” area.

2-hour and 30-minute excursion

• Routes suitable for both beginners and more experienced riders available:

1. Longer and more challenging ride in the mountains surrounding Linguaglossa (900m asl), with panoramic views of Etna and surrounding areas. This route is similar to the 1h30m route but offers an even more complete experience. Not suitable for beginners.
2. Route among the dirt paths surrounding Linguaglossa, in the “San Leonardo creek” area. It goes beyond the 1h30m route by immersing even more in the natural beauty of the area.

4-5 hours half-day excursion

• Routes suitable only for experts:

1. Etna: Venturing along dirt paths around Linguaglossa, we will head in the direction of Sant’Alfio and then enter Etna Park by reaching Rifugio Monte Crisimo (1200m asl). The return route follows the Via Mareneve and winds through off-road paths on the slopes of the volcano.
2. Etna: An alternative takes us instead to follow a more “direct” route to Mount Etna, always following dirt trails within the Etna Park that will take us up to Rifugio Ragabo (1450m asl), then back to the ranch.
3. Alcantara: For itineraries of this duration, it is also possible to ride in the direction of the Alcantara Valley. Reaching the Alcantara River in the territory of Castiglione di Sicilia.

7-8 hours full-day excursion

• Routes suitable only for experts, packed lunch included in price:

1. Etna: Riding on dirt paths in the surroundings of Linguaglossa we will first go in the direction of Sant’Alfio and then enter Etna Park, arriving as far as Rifugio Monte Crisimo (1200m asl). The excursion continues through the striking 2002 flow and the Ragabo Pine Forest in the area of “Zappinazzu”, Etna’s oldest pine tree. The return ride will go through the Mareneve Way and other off-road trails.
2. Etna: Alternatively, once at Rifugio Monte Crisimo, it will be possible to continue the ascent reaching the area of Grotta dei Ladroni and Monti Sartorius craters (1600m asl), to then begin the descent and return to the ranch.
3. Alcantara: For itineraries of this duration, it is also possible to ride in the direction of the Alcantara Valley. Going to the Alcantara River and the Alcantara Gorges and Alcantara Gurne area.

Tell us the group’s riding experience before choosing a route. Itineraries are indicative and may change at the guides’ discretion because of weather, individual ability or other factors. Larger groups are divided into separate time slots. For a multi-day ride or carriage tour, send us your preferences so that we can assess feasibility and agree the route and difficulty.