Climb up to an altitude of 3.000m and enjoy incredible panoramic views near the summit craters of Etna on this 5-hour hike! This trek of great volcanological and geological interest is a valid alternative to the Summit Craters. It is among the most complete and fascinating that you can make on Etna South Side between craters, fractures, and lava flows.

After the meeting at Rifugio Sapienza, with the cable car and jeep 4x4, you'll reach an altitude of 2,800 meters and start your trekking of about 2 hours uphill and 2 hours downhill. You'll visit a lava flow channel, ancient and recent lava flows to the base of the most active crater at the moment, the Southeast Crater but also the Cratere Centrale.

Your guide will also take you to see the great craters of 2002, then descend with a fun sand descent to the overlooking Valle del Bove and finally to the cable car station to return to the starting point.

Enjoy the cable car ride until 2500mt
Overlook the huge Valle del Bove and the Etna national park
Discover a lava channel passing through it
Have fun in volcanic sand banks

Important to know

Extra fees to be paid on site:

Cable car tickets it's not included and should be paid in cash on spot (50€ per person)

Know in advance:

The minimum age required to participate is 10 years old
This excursion is aimed at moderately trained hikers who are comfortable hiking on sandy or uneven terrain
At the guide's discretion, the excursion may undergo variations in regard to weather conditions, environmental factors, or possible volcanic risks
The guide is entitled to stop the excursion for any reason that could compromise the safety or physical integrity of an individual or the group
All excursions are carried out in compliance with the levels of volcanic risk
All guests are covered by insurance
This excursion may be canceled if the minimum number of 4 participants is not reached
Maximum people in each group is about 20