Etna summit craters trekking

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Place: Catania

Duration: 5 hours

Language: English, Italian, French

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Do this because

Discover trekking in a lunar field between lava flows and hot spots
Walk on the rim of the craters and feel in contact with nature
Enjoy the magnificent walking at the summit craters
Observe the bright colors of the soil with the yellow of sulfur
Admire Valle del Bove and Valle del Leone from Pizzi Deneri

What to expect

Discover the highest active volcano in Europe with a guided trek to the summit with your authorized alpine and volcanological guide, immersing you in landscapes of exceptional beauty surrounded by craters and lava flows

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 there, the ascent of about 2h to the main crater rim at an altitude of 3.320masl starts.

You'll walk on the edge of the Central Crater, face the vertiginous Northeast Crater, and admire the famous Southeast Crater, author of the most recent and impressive eruptions. In addition to the vastness of the summit craters, you'll admire a unique volcanic environment, with gas emissions, volcanic bombs, and the sparkling colors of the ground due to the sublimation of various elements, including sulfur in particular.

After the visit at the top, the path of descent, in addition to being characterized by fine volcanic ash and slag, will remain 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 more at 2825masl, with the 4x4 you'll return to Piano Provenzana, the final point of a great and inevitable experience in Sicily.

Important to know

Extra fees to be paid on site:

4x4 Unimog tickets should be paid in cash on the spot (70€ per person)

Know in advance:

This excursion is aimed at moderately trained hikers who are comfortable hiking on sandy or uneven terrain
The tour may undergo changes depending on the level of criticality of the volcanic activity
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
This excursion may be canceled if the minimum number of 4 participants is not reached
Please wear the listed items and bring an extra T-shirt, jacket, backpack (10-20L), water, snacks, and a packed lunch
All guests are covered by insurance
Maximum people in each group is about 10 participants
Ashàra team will contact you by email or WhatsApp with all details of the meeting point