Guided hiking excursion on Mount Etna up to 3300m, North Side

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Fitness level: Sporty
Duration: 3 hrs
Spoken languages: English, French, Italian
Minimum age: From 13 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: super flexible More info
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Activity description

Get on this adventurous 5 km hike up Mount Etna and reach 3300 m above sea level. Explore Europe's largest active volcano with an experienced guide!

Trace Mount Etna's history back to the dawn of time with an incredible hike to its craters! Making its mark on the landscape 50,000 years ago, Mount Etna is the must-see destination in Sicily. Follow its mythical smoke trail up to dormant craters with expert volcanologists and learn everything about its magnetic beauty. This guided hiking excursion on Mount Etna is a call to all mountain lovers.

A professional guide will welcome you at the meeting point and guide you through this beautiful 5 km hike up Mount Etna. From Piano Provenzana, you will hike up to a massive fracture, a residue of the 2002's eruption. Visit dormant craters, where the 1911 and 1923's eruptions happened. Follow the pyroclastic cones to Hornitos and Ponte di Ferro and get to the summit of the Northern side of Mount Etna, at 3300m above sea level.

Don't miss the chance to explore the northern side of Mount Etna and appreciate its majestic beauty. Reserve your spot on this amazing guided hiking on Mount Etna!

 

Course of events

- Meet your guide at Ufficio Guide Vulcanologiche Etna Nord - Via Provenzana 35, Linguaglossa 95015 (CT), Italy
- Trek from Piano Provenzana to the fracture from the 2002 eruption
- Visit the dormant craters of the September 1911 and June 1923 eruptions.
- Follow the pyroclastic cones to Hornitos and Ponte di Ferro at 2,100m.
- Return to the meeting point.

Activity requirements

- A minimum number of 2 participants is required for this activity to take place.
- The minimum age for this activity is 13 years old. 
- You need to be in good physical condition to take part in this activity.

Special terms

- This activity is weather-dependent. If the weather does not allow for the activity to take place, we will contact you to reschedule or receive a full refund.
- Please note that the exact duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.
- Please inform us of any important health issues upon booking.
- Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the activity.
- Pregnant people are not advised to participate in this activity.
- Please note that it is possible to pay 20 euro on spot for the transfer to the meeting point.

Included
  • Guide
Excluded
  • Transfer to the meeting point
  • Food and drinks
Do not forget to bring
  • Layered clothing
  • Trekking shoes
  • Windbreaker
  • Water
  • Snacks
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Meeting point
Chiosco Bar Maraneve - Via Provenzana, 95015 Linguaglossa CT, Italy Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 24 hours or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
24 hrs
Cancellation 24 hours or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule