Standard
Groups
5-7 hours
Duration
2/5
Difficulty
North Etna
Place
12+
Age
May-Nov
Availability
Trekking on top of the Etna volcano at 3300m
From 120 €
Per person for adults
Getting to the top of the Etna volcano is certainly the most beautiful experience that can be done in Sicily. It is important to be good walkers and be used to doing sports regularly. The meeting with your volcanological guide is scheduled in Piano Provenzana at 7:45 am, here you will be welcomed and all the material necessary to face the climb will be provided. The excursion includes the climb up to 2900 m along the magnificent panoramic road that dates back the north side of the Etna, through special 4×4 vehicles authorized to access the Natural Park.The trekking on foot starts at an altitude of 2900 m for 3 km uphill to get to the crater, at the top of the volcano at 3300m. At the top of the volcano, you will admire the volcanic manifestations in progress in that instant: gas emissions, high temperature smokes, high pressure gas releases from the volcano crater and the magnificent colors of the crystals called sublimated. The route includes a visit to the central crater, the north east crater and the South East crater. Obviously the program can be varied according to volcanic conditions (gas emissions), atmospheric or for restrictions due to safety reasons. The descent from 3300 m to an altitude of 2800 m will be made on foot. The final return to the starting point with 4×4 vehicles will begin from 2800 m.
- Duration 4.5h
- Total km on foot (A/R) 5.5km
- Maximum arrival altitude 3300m
- Professional guide
- Hill difference in height 490m
- Difference in altitude downhill 590m
- Volcanological guide service
- Accident insurance
- Trekking sticks
- Mountain helmet
- Extra stockings
- Trekking shoes
- Ticket (round trip) with 4×4 vehicles from 1800 m to 2900 m
- Winter jackets
- Car parking ticket (€5 all day)
- Snack
- Bottled water
- Gloves
- Hat
- Large backpack
- Long trousers (recommended)
- K-Way / waterproof
- 1L of water per person
- Snacks or energy bars
- Wear clothing with layers *
- High trekking shoes
- Gloves and hat
- Large backpack
- Trekking sticks
- Long trousers (strongly recommended)
- Bandana (as protection from volcanic gases)
- Gaiters
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Lip stick
- Waterproof jacket or k-way
WARNINGS
- It is not recommended for those who do not usually carry out physical activity regularly.
- The path develops at high altitude this facilitates the perception of fatigue or tiredness.
- The experience is strongly not recommended for: cardiopathic, hypertensive or subject to respiratory problems.
- Not recommended for those suffering from mental diseases (psychiatric or psychological) with emotional and/or behavior disorders.
- Not recommended for pregnant women over 4 months of pregnancy.
- Suitable for children over 12 years of age
- Not recommended for those suffering from dizziness or dizziness.
- Important to identify and always communicate any guidance: insecurities, physical or health problems.
- The excursion is performed in compliance with the rules about access to the craters at the top, variables according to the volcanic risk levels at the time the tour is performed.
- It is important to have the awareness that trekking develops on unstable, disconnected and long crater hems, it is very important to always pay due attention.
- The guide can take responsibility for suspending or postponed the excursion in the event of force majeure events such as: bad weather, volcanic eruption, health problems of the guide, which can affect the continuation of the experience or compromise the safety of individuals or the group .
- Services, timetables and routes are subject to changes due to ordinances and/or volcanic activity; read the latest news here. However, refer to the summary when booking in order to be sure of the package purchased.
PROGRAM
Appointment with the guide at 7:45 am (first time slot) in Piano Provenzana or at 13:15 (second time slot)
Organization of the necessary equipment and initial payments and briefing
Departure at 8:20 with 4×4 vehicles with guide on board
Arrival at an altitude of 2900m aboard the authorized 4×4 vehicles
3km foot trekking from 2900m to 3300 m
Visit to summit craters
2.5 km descent into volcanic sand channels up to an altitude of 2800m
Return on board 4×4 vehicles to Piano Provenzana
