This is the video proof: The descent from Mount Etna belongs in the Champions League

The volcano Etna is the all-dominant local mountain of Sicily. And it is also frequently ridden by mountain bike. The descent is one of the most extraordinary in Europe. An impressive documentary film has now been made to match.

This wonderful documentary film was produced as part of the documentary series "Bergauf-Bergab" by Bayrischer Rundfunk. Together with Mathias Marschner from Trailxperience, reporter Michael Düchs set off for the 3400-metre-high volcano and then surfed downhill over the fine lava granules in an almost surreal landscape. The result is a video reportage of an unusual mountain bike trip that is well worth seeing and is full of background information.

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About the author: Thomas Giger

Thomas Giger has been the editor of Ride MTB since 2002 and is a regular online and print author. Over the years, he has specialized in tourism topics and is particularly well known for his blog-style columns. He is also one of Ride MTB's active tour authors.

Thomas Giger has been the editor of Ride MTB since 2002 and has had a significant influence on the tour database. His focus is on single trail tours. There are few who know the trails in Switzerland as well as he does. However, his areas of expertise also include Aosta, the French Western Alps, and the whole of South Tyrol.

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