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Explosive activity from the Voragine Crater
Admiring the view of the Northeast Crater
Walking behind the southeast crater
Admiring the Central Crater
Summit Craters 3300mt:Guide Service+Cable car+jeep(one way)from Rifugio Sapienza

Etna - Trekking to the summit craters (only guide service) experienced hikers

By Guide Vulcanologiche Etna Nord
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Overview

Trekking in small groups!

Ascent with off-road vehicles along the panoramic path on the northern side of the volcano, till a height of 2825 mt. From this point we start the ascent on foot on a path surrounded by volcanic scoria and bombs. After doing 470mt positive level difference, we will reach the edge of the Central Crater (main crater of the volcano), at an altitude of 3300 mt. There we will stop to admire the uniqueness and the processes of the volcanic environment. the descent is planned on foot from 3300 to 1800 meters for about 7 kilometers, passing through large gullies full of soft volcanic sand to the starting point of the excursion.

Total kilometers (round-trip):12 km
Max altitude reached:3300 mt
Min altitude reached:1800 mt
Total climb uphill:470 mt
Total climb downhill:1500 mt - The long descent could be harder than the climb, as you descend 1500 meters of negative altitude.
Difficulty: Absolutely suitable for experienced hikers.

Activity location

  • Itinerario Crateri Sommitali
    • Linguaglossa, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • CHIOSCO BAR MARENEVE DI FERRARO
    • Via Provenzana
    • 95015, Linguaglossa, Sicilia, Italy

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLicensed Volcano Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntry/Admission to Mount Etna
  • What's includedWhat's includedTrekking poles, trekking shoes, helmets, warm jacket, extra socks, extra backpack
  • What's includedWhat's includedInsurance in case of accidents
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransport service from your accommodation
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHat and gloves (during autumn, winter and spring)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedParking ticket (3€ for the whole day) - You can pay it on the spot after the excursion
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedOff road vehicle (one way only) from1800m up to 2825m (50€per person to be paid on the spot)

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • This type of itinerary, in relation to the type, is suited to people in good physical health, not suffering from particular diseases (breathing ones, or hypertension).
  • The excursion could be subjected to variations at the discretion of the Guides, or it could be interrupted in case of changes of the environmental, climatic or volcanic conditions, so as to undermine the safety of the entire group.
  • For the success of the excursion and for its correct carrying out, it’s good to know perfectly your health conditions and, if necessary, let the Guide know about them, in order to reduce the occurrence of any problems and to avoid any risks.
  • The excursion will be carried out according to the limits established by the ordinance in force published by the competent authorities in case of volcanic explosions, the volcano guides must respect it. In this case the guides must stop where it is still safe to arrive for the safety of the entire group.
  • The route consists of the ascent and the walking along the crater edges, this may cause dizziness to susceptible individuals.
  • We recommend not to use contact lens, because of the exhaled volcanic gases and of ash. This last one could easily cause problems, if pushed.
  • The trekking requires a discrete preparation on a physical level. Being a path that develops at high altitude, it will be easy to accuse symptoms of fatigue. It is required attention, since it is a volcanic active area, subjected to constant gaseous exhalations and composed by a soil constituted by inconsistent and unstable rocks.
  • Without adequate shoes you are not covered by insurance.
  • Pregnant women who have passed the third month of pregnancy are not allowed to take part to any excursion activity.
  • Because of the continuous and unpredictable evolution of the volcanic activity, the excursions could undergo variations, or, in extreme cases, be cancelled, at the discretion of the guide for safety reasons.
  • The excursion is not suitable for children under 12 years old

Activity itinerary

Itinerario Crateri Sommitali
  • 4h
  • Admission ticket included
The starting point of this excursion is scheduled in Piano Provenzana at 8:00/8:15 AM, as a basis we have the: Kiosk Bar Mareneve. This excursion allows you to admire and visit the side less frequented by the mass of tourists. The route includes an off-road climb up to an altitude of 2825 meters. From this point you walk up into a lunar landscape, made of lava flows, volcanic ashes and volcanic bombs. After a climb of 4,5 kilometers and 480 meters of elevation gain, we arrive at the edge of the great Central Crater of Etna. The descent is planned on foot from 3300 to 1800 meters for about 7 kilometers, passing through lunar plateaus and large gullies full of soft volcanic sand to the starting point of the excursion. The excursion includes a total of 11,5 kilometers of walking (round trip) for 5/6 hours, absolutely suitable for those who are used to walking regularly in the mountains, not recommended for those with vertigo, physical health or fatigue problems.
Mount Etna
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The starting point of this excursion is scheduled in Piano Provenzana at 8:00/8:15 AM, as a basis we have the: Kiosk Bar Mareneve. This excursion allows you to admire and visit the side less frequented by the mass of tourists. The route includes an off-road climb up to an altitude of 2825 meters. From this point you walk up into a lunar landscape, made of lava flows, volcanic ashes and volcanic bombs. After a climb of 4,5 kilometers and 480 meters of elevation gain, we arrive at the edge of the great Central Crater of Etna. The descent is planned on foot from 3300 to 1800 meters for about 7 kilometers, passing through lunar plateaus and large gullies full of soft volcanic sand to the starting point of the excursion. The excursion includes a total of 11,5 kilometers of walking (round trip) for 5/6 hours, absolutely suitable for those who are used to walking regularly in the mountains, not recommended for those with vertigo, physical health or fatigue problems.
Piano Provenzana
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
The starting point of this excursion is scheduled in Piano Provenzana at 8:00/8:15 AM, as a basis we have the: Kiosk Bar Mareneve. This excursion allows you to admire and visit the side less frequented by the mass of tourists. The route includes an off-road climb up to an altitude of 2825 meters. From this point you walk up into a lunar landscape, made of lava flows, volcanic ashes and volcanic bombs. After a climb of 4,5 kilometers and 480 meters of elevation gain, we arrive at the edge of the great Central Crater of Etna. The descent is planned on foot from 3300 to 1800 meters for about 7 kilometers, passing through lunar plateaus and large gullies full of soft volcanic sand to the starting point of the excursion. The excursion includes a total of 11,5 kilometers of walking (round trip) for 5/6 hours, absolutely suitable for those who are used to walking regularly in the mountains, not recommended for those with vertigo, physical health or fatigue problems.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESItinerario Crateri Sommitali
    • Linguaglossa, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLECHIOSCO BAR MARENEVE DI FERRARO
    • Via Provenzana
    • 95015, Linguaglossa, Sicilia, Italy

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