Climbs › Mount Etna
Sicily · Italy · HC
Mount Etna indoors
From Nicolosi to 1,902 m: 18.2 km and 1,236 m of climbing on your smart trainer, in 3D with real terrain. Often closed by snow in winter – indoors it is open all year.
Elevation profile and data
under 4 %4–7 %7–10 %over 10 %per 500 m
How long does Mount Etna take?
Estimated times at steady power, 75 kg rider, 9 kg bike, no wind or drafting – computed with the same physics as the app.
| W/kg | Watts | Time | avg km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 150 W | 2:03:34 | 8.8 |
| 2.5 | 188 W | 1:40:19 | 10.8 |
| 3.0 | 225 W | 1:24:53 | 12.8 |
| 3.5 | 263 W | 1:13:55 | 14.7 |
| 4.0 | 300 W | 1:05:44 | 16.5 |
| 5.0 | 375 W | 54:21 | 20.0 |
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About Mount Etna
Mount Etna is Europe’s highest active volcano. From Nicolosi the road climbs through lava fields to the Rifugio Sapienza at about 1900 m, where the Giro d’Italia has finished several times.
In rampida you ride the route exactly as it lies on the road: the gradient reaches your trainer metre by metre, the scenery is built from real elevation data and OpenStreetMap. A pacer group can pull you along, and next time you race your own ghost.
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<p><a href="https://rampida.com/en/climbs/etna.html">Elevation profile Mount Etna from Nicolosi – rampida</a></p>How to ride Mount Etna indoors
- Open the appOpen rampida in Chrome or Edge and create a free account.
- Pair your trainerConnect your smart trainer or power meter under “Devices”.
- Choose Mount EtnaDownload the GPX file and open it in the app under “Load GPX / FIT”.
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FAQ
How long and how steep is Mount Etna from Nicolosi?
The climb is 18.2 km long with 1,236 m of climbing, from 699 m to 1,902 m. The average gradient is 6.6 %, the steepest kilometre 10.0 %.
How long does Mount Etna take?
At 3 W/kg (225 W, 75 kg rider) about 1:24:53, at 4 W/kg about 1:05:44 – steady power, no wind. Use the calculator on this page for your own numbers.
Can I ride Mount Etna on a smart trainer?
Yes. Download the GPX file, open it in rampida (“Load GPX / FIT”) and ride it in 3D with real terrain. Your FTMS smart trainer follows the gradient. It runs in Chrome or Edge, no install.
What does it cost?
During the open beta until 31 March 2027 riding is free and unlimited with a free account. Afterwards 50 km per month stay free.