– Lat/Long: 37.70° N 15.00° E
Rifugio Sapienza Giovanni – Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering information
Rifugio Sapienza Giovanni Guide
- Place: -
- Facilities: Rifugio Sapienza Giovanni is located at 1, 910 m on Etna’s southern flank, owned by the CAI Catania and run by Volcanic s.r.l.s. Born in the late 1930s and rebuilt post‑1947 in memory of Giovannino Sapienza, it now offers around 100 beds amid lava‑scaped terrain. Easily reached by car or bus, it blends modern comforts—like hot water, electricity and accessible amenities—with a dramatic volcanic setting.
- Bookable: -
- Sleeps: 22
It is located on the southern slope of Etna, and is the departure point for the Etna Sud ski lifts.
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10 other mountain peaks closest to Rifugio Sapienza Giovanni:
| 1. | Monte Etna (3323 m) | 3.8 km |
| 2. | Capanna Osservatorio Pizzi Deneri (2850 m) | 7.3 km |
| 3. | Rifugio Citelli Salvatore (1741 m) | 9.0 km |
| 4. | Rifugio Castrogiovanni Attilio (1800 m) | 12.5 km |
| 5. | Capanna Casarotto Renato (2150 m) | 14.0 km |
| 6. | Rifugio Trombetta Domenico (854 m) | 54.7 km |
| 7. | Monte Lauro (986 m) | 66.9 km |
| 8. | Vulcano (501 m) | 78.4 km |
| 9. | Monte Arcibessi (907 m) | 78.6 km |
| 10. | Monte Raci (610 m) | 78.6 km |