Elite
Private
4.5 hours
Duration
3/5
Difficulty
North Etna
Place
12+
Age
May-Nov
Availability
Trekking up to 3000 from North for walkers Elite
400 €
Group (max 8 people) – Transport excluded
This trekking is among the most loved by those looking for the distance from tourist areas, it went to families with children used to walking. This excursion is considered the best alternative to the summit craters of Etna precisely because you will visit craters of size comparable to the top ones. The meeting with the guide is scheduled in Piano Provenzana at 7: 45. You will be assisted and prepared with the security equipment necessary to make the excursion helped by your guide. After that you will climb on 4×4 special means up to an altitude of 2830 meters, where you will carry out a guided walk towards the Bove Valley near the volcanological observatory. After the walk on board the 4×4 vehicle, you will reach 2600m altitude where the downhill trekking will be carried out for one of the most fascinating and uncontaminated areas of Etna, caves will be seen, the large Rift that cuts the oriental side of the volcano and the craters of the recent Eruptions, starting from 1600, 1809, 1874,1879, 1975, 1980/81,2002. The view will be fascinating right above the numerous craters of 2002 and then reaches downhill through volcanic ash channels the starting point.
- Duration 4.5h
- Total km to cover on foot: 6
- Maximum arrival altitude: 3000m
- Professional guide
- Volcanological guide service
- Accident insurance
- Trekking sticks
- Mountain helmet
- Extra stockings
- Trekking shoes
- Winter jackets
- Car parking ticket (3 € all day)
- Snack
- Bottled water
- Winter gloves
- Hat
- K-Way / waterproof
- Ticket (return from 1800 m to 2850 m) for the 4×4 means of transport at a cost of €50 per person to be paid directly on site shortly before the departure of the excursion.
- 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 (to protect yourself from dust on the descent)
- Gaiters
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Lip stick
- Waterproof jacket or k-way
WARNINGS
- Also suitable for children over 7 years of age.
- Not recommended for pregnant women over 4 months of pregnancy.
- The experience is not recommended for those who do little physical activity.
- Not recommended for those suffering from dizziness, heart problems, hypertension or respiratory
- It is recommended that participants are used to carrying out physical activities regularly.
- Important to identify and always communicate any guidance: insecurities, physical or health problems.
- The route develops at high altitude which facilitates sensations of fatigue or respiratory breathlessness.
- Attention is required as the route runs along ridges/crater edges and volcanic soil that is unstable at times.
- Not recommended for those suffering from mental diseases (psychiatric or psychological) with emotional and/or behavior disorders.
- We recommend that you equip yourself with chains (on board) or thermal tyres, useful in case of snow on the road and mandatory from 15 November to 15 April along arterial roads located at altitudes above 500 m.
- 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 2800 m at the volcanological observatory
Short trek overlooking the Valle del Bove
Return on board in the 4×4 vehicle and stop at an altitude of 2600m
Continuation of the trekking route to visit the North East rift (fault).
Visit to the 1809 craters and the 47′ Hornitos cave
Continuation of the descent into the volcanic ash channels up to the large craters of 2002
Trekking return to the starting point (Piano Provenzana)
