Etna North: Guided trekking to Summit volcano craters

By Ashàra Etna & Stromboli Guides

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5h
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Multiple languages

Overview

Starting from Piano Provenzana 1800masl (Etna Nord), the unique slope that currently allows the climb to the summit in safe conditions, with special 4x4 we will arrive to 2825masl (Piano delle Concazze.)

From here begins the ascent of about 2h to the main crater rim at an altitude of 3.320masl.
You will walk on the edge of the Central Crater, Northeast Crater and we will admire the famous Southeast Crater, author of the most recent and impressive eruptions.
You will surrounded by a unique volcanic environment, with gas emissions, volcanic bombs, and the sparkling colours of the ground due to the sublimation of various elements, including sulphur in particular.
After the visit at the top, the panoramic path of descent characterised by fine volcanic ash and scorie, will give us a unforgettable view of Sicily coast
During the hike the guide will explain the history, the formation and the peculiarities of the volcano.

Once again at 2825masl, with the 4x4 we will return to Piano Provenzana

Activity location

Piano Provenzana
- Via Provenzana 37, Localita Piano Provenzana
- 95015, Linguaglossa, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

Piano Provenzana
- 95015, Linguaglossa, Sicilia, Italy

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Etna North: Guided trekking to Summit volcano craters

5h
English

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 8:00 am

Price details

AU$106.53 x 1 AdultAU$106.53

Total

Until Wed, 30 Apr

What's included, what's not

Hiking boots
Insurance and Volcanological/Alpine guide
Helmet
Walking sticks
4x4 tickets (60€ per person) to pay in cash on spot
Private transport
Bottled water

Know before you book

Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Sconsigliato a soggetti asmatici e con problemi di cuore

Activity itinerary

Piano Provenzana

40m
Admission ticket not included

Meeting point and departure with special 4x4 from Piano Provenzana 1800masl (Etna North) to Piano delle Concazze (2825masl)

Itinerario Crateri Sommitali

2h
Admission ticket included

Starting from Piano Provenzana 1800masl (Etna Nord), the unique slope that currently allows the climb to the summit in safe conditions, with special 4x4 vehicles, admiring the typical landscape of Etna, we will climb up to 2825masl near Piano delle Concazze. From here begins the ascent of about 2h to the main crater rim at an altitude of 3.320masl. You will walk on the edge of the Central Crater, we will face the vertiginous Northeast Crater and we will admire at our side the famous Southeast Crater, author of the most recent and impressive eruptions.

Piano Provenzana

2h
Admission ticket included

In addition to the vastness of the summit craters, you will admire a unique volcanic environment, with gas emissions, volcanic bombs, and the sparkling colours of the ground due to the sublimation of various elements, including sulphur in particular. After the visit at the top, the path of descent in addition to being characterised by fine volcanic ash and slag, will always be very panoramic thanks to the beautiful view of the Sicilian coast. The whole route will be seasoned with pleasant breaks where the guide will explain the history, the formation and the peculiarities of the volcano. Once again at 2825masl, with the 4x4 we will return to Piano Provenzana, the final point of a great and inevitable experience in Sicily.

Location

Activity location

Piano Provenzana
- Via Provenzana 37, Localita Piano Provenzana
- 95015, Linguaglossa, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

Piano Provenzana
- 95015, Linguaglossa, Sicilia, Italy

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