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Forest Bathing on Etna: Hiking & Wellness in the Park, Ragabo Refuge

Linguaglossa, Catania · Sicilia•1 day•Hiking · 1,437 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
Catania, Sicilia
On your own?
Groups welcome too
Points
+12
Forest Bathing on Etna: Hiking & Wellness in the Park, Ragabo Refuge
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Forest Bathing on Etna

Ready to breathe in Etna with all your senses? This isn't your typical hike: it's a journey through lava, centuries-old woods, and a silence that restores you.

Group chat a couple of days before

The experience

We set off from Rifugio Ragabo, on Etna North (Strada Mareneve, Linguaglossa), and from there the forest opens up before us. We encounter the Zappinazzu, the largest Corsican pine in the park: a giant that has watched over the volcano for centuries. Then we stop for the most special part of the day, the forest bathing session: a sensory immersion that reconnects you with nature and brings you back into balance.

Why join us - Etna's wild nature to experience step by step - The oldest and most majestic pine in the park, a natural spectacle - A forest bathing experience for your inner well-being - A pace designed to let you enjoy every moment, without rushing

Join the Guidders and experience Etna like never before: nature, energy, and true connection.

GOOD TO KNOW
Group chat
It opens a couple of days before: that's where the meeting point is confirmed and carpooling is arranged.
Free cancellation up to 3 days before
You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+12 Guiddy points
Your points grow with every outing, level you up and unlock discounts, exclusive outings and goodies.
Not suitable for dogs
This time your dog stays at home.

How hard is it, really

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
262 m D+ · 9 km · 5 h
Exposure and exposed sections
NONE
No exposed sections reported on the route.
VERTIGO RISK
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 5 h and 262 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included in the price

✓INCLUDED
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Licensed hiking guide
✓Guided forest bathing session
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Shuttle
✕Packed lunches
✕Travel to Linguaglossa
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.

Elevation gain
262 m
Max altitude
1,437 m
Distance
9 km
Duration
5 h
Map
Day
9 km · D+ 262 m · 5 h
Meeting point 9:30approximate
Punto di ritrovo, Via Mareneve, 95015 Linguaglossa città metropolitana di Catania, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
HOW TO GET THERE
A
09:30MEETING
Meeting point
We'll set off from the charming Rifugio Ragabo (Strada Mareneve, Linguaglossa), venturing to discover the northern slope of Etna, an area rich in natural wonders and historical landmarks.
B
10:00VIEWPOINT
The largest Corsican pine in Etna Park
The first stop of our hike will be a visit to the largest Corsican pine in Etna Park, a monumental tree whose grandeur and centuries-old history embody the strength and beauty of nature.
C
11:30RETURN
Through the woods
We'll then continue towards Monte Crimiso, crossing the woods, an area once used for resin collection, and the bed of the Quarantore stream, almost always dry. Along the way, we'll have the chance to explore a lava flow cave and take part in a guided forest bathing session.

How do you get to Linguaglossa? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group. Contacts and costs are agreed between you: a seat isn't guaranteed.

WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.

What to bring

A list made for this hike. No technical gear: just good shoes and a well-packed backpack.

Windproof
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
REQUIRED
Long pants
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Snack
REQUIRED
Yoga mat
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Cap
RECOMMENDED
Camera
RECOMMENDED
Change of clothes
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Orazio V.
Orazio V.
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Orazio, an environmental hiking guide and a Forest Bathing instructor. I love my own land, Sicily, and I love passing that passion on: it's the reason I chose to guide people rather than walk alone. My hikes are made of a few simple ingredients: discovery, respect and professionalism. Nothing else is needed — and taking away the surplus leaves more room for what you actually see. In one phrase, I consider myself a builder of memories. 🥾 See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Italiano
Inglese
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

Reviews

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Ibex
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We only ask for feedback from people who were really there.

After your outing, you can share your story too.

Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding. You need to be fit enough to walk for 5 h with 262 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
Book now, pay only if it goes ahead
MOST POPULAR
✓No charge now: the amount is only held on your card
✓Free cancellation up to 3 days before
✓You're only charged once the group is confirmed, at 7 pm the evening before departure
✓Minimum not reached? No charge, nothing to do
Or pay straight away by card, PayPal, Satispay or Revolut. With Klarna you can also pay in interest-free instalments.
Ibex
Still have questions? Ask Ibex
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Forest Bathing on Etna: Hiking & Wellness in the Park, Ragabo Refuge

Forest Bathing on Etna: Hiking & Wellness in the Park, Ragabo Refuge

Linguaglossa, (CT) · Sicilia
1 day · Hiking · 1,437 m
Elevation gain
262 m
Max altitude
1,437 m
Distance
9 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
5 h
Guiddy points
+12
7 photos
+3 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Forest Bathing on Etna

Ready to breathe in Etna with all your senses? This isn't your typical hike: it's a journey through lava, centuries-old woods, and a silence that restores you.

The experience

We set off from Rifugio Ragabo, on Etna North (Strada Mareneve, Linguaglossa), and from there the forest opens up before us. We encounter the Zappinazzu, the largest Corsican pine in the park: a giant that has watched over the volcano for centuries. Then we stop for the most special part of the day, the forest bathing session: a sensory immersion that reconnects you with nature and brings you back into balance.

Why join us - Etna's wild nature to experience step by step - The oldest and most majestic pine in the park, a natural spectacle - A forest bathing experience for your inner well-being - A pace designed to let you enjoy every moment, without rushing

Join the Guidders and experience Etna like never before: nature, energy, and true connection.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
262 m D+ · 9 km · 5 h
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 5 h and 262 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included

INCLUDED
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Licensed hiking guide
✓Guided forest bathing session
NOT INCLUDED
✕Shuttle
✕Packed lunches
✕Travel to Linguaglossa

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Explore the map
3 stops
Meeting point 9:30Punto di ritrovo
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
A
09:30MEETING
Meeting point
We'll set off from the charming Rifugio Ragabo (Strada Mareneve, Linguaglossa), venturing to discover the northern slope of Etna, an area rich in natural wonders and historical landmarks.
B
10:00VIEWPOINT
The largest Corsican pine in Etna Park
The first stop of our hike will be a visit to the largest Corsican pine in Etna Park, a monumental tree whose grandeur and centuries-old history embody the strength and beauty of nature.
C
11:30RETURN
Through the woods
We'll then continue towards Monte Crimiso, crossing the woods, an area once used for resin collection, and the bed of the Quarantore stream, almost always dry. Along the way, we'll have the chance to explore a lava flow cave and take part in a guided forest bathing session.

How do you get to Linguaglossa? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group.

WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.

What to bring

A list made for this hike.
Windproof
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
REQUIRED
Long pants
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Snack
REQUIRED
Yoga mat
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Cap
RECOMMENDED
Camera
RECOMMENDED
Change of clothes
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Orazio V.
Orazio V.
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Orazio, an environmental hiking guide and a Forest Bathing instructor. I love my own land, Sicily, and I love passing that passion on: it's the reason I chose to guide people rather than walk alone. My hikes are made of a few simple ingredients: discovery, respect and professionalism. Nothing else is needed — and taking away the surplus leaves more room for what you actually see. In one phrase, I consider myself a builder of memories. 🥾 See you in the mountains, Guidders!

We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Reviews

— · none yet
Ibex
The first reviews come after the outing
Only from people who were really there.

After your outing, you can share your story too.

Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding. You need to be fit enough to walk for 5 h with 262 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
No date
€15
per person
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