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Etna: trekking of the volcano to the summit craters


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  • Offers details

    • Beautiful views of summit craters
    • Discover Europe's highest volcano
    • Breathtaking landscapes
    • Multilingual guides
    • Cable car ticket included

    The ascent to the summit craters of Etna is one of the most sought-after excursions for trekking enthusiasts and non-enthusiasts alike.

    You will be accompanied by a certified alpine/vulcanological guide with whom you will appreciate the imposing beauty of the highest active volcano in Europe, at an altitude of 3000 meters. Starting from Rifugio Sapienza (1900 m), in Nicolosi, the cable car will take you up to 2500 meters above sea level. From there, your trek will begin, passing through the 2001 lava flow, until reaching the Barbagallo Craters, the highest point allowed, at 3000 meters.

    Before your eyes, you will witness the grandeur of the summit craters. Explosions and booms will be truly unique and suggestive! After a stop at the craters, you will continue your descent towards the 2002 craters, which you will climb. You will descend on a sandy ash field and enter a lava flow tunnel until you reach 2500 meters, from where you will return by cable car to the starting point.

    Activity Accessibility:

    • Hearing impairments: The guide will provide verbal information and visual signals where needed.
    • Dietary issues: The activity can be adapted to participants' specific dietary needs.

    Meeting time: 9:00 AM, tour start: 9:30 AM. Duration: 5/6 hours (depends on the group's pace)

    Trekking duration uphill: 1.5h
    Trekking duration downhill: 2h

    If preferred, you can request a pick-up service from your hotel in Catania by selecting the service during booking.

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  • What is included

    • task_alt Tour of the summit craters.
    • task_alt Return ticket on the cable car.
    • task_alt Alpine and volcano guide.
    • task_alt Pickup from Catania (on request, choose the option). 
    • remove_circle_outline Everything else that is not specified in the "included".
  • Equipment

    • During March, April, May and October, heavy clothing (fleece, windbreaker, long pants) is recommended.
    • From till September, layered clothing is recommended.
    • It is also recommended to bring water and some snacks.
  • How to reach us

    • Piazzale del Rifugio Sapienza, Nicolosi, Etna Sud (Catania), Monte Gebel restaurant. 
  • Where

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  • Booking terms and conditions

    • To make a reservation a prepayment of 100%.
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  • Terms of use

    • The availability of the excursion and reaching 3340 meters depends on weather conditions and volcanic activity. If these conditions are not good, the guide may decide an alternative route.
    • Excursion is absolutely prohibited to people who have heart problems and asthmatics.
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  • Cancellation policy

    • The deposit paid upon booking is not refundable under any circumstances.
  • label_important Trekking Etna: Trekking on Mount Etna up to an altitude of 3300 meters

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      Sicily / Mount Etna

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      Hiking in Sicily

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      Nature in Sicily


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Mount Etna

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