Guide Vulcanologiche Etna Nord

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Linguaglossa – North Etna

BOOK YOUR EXCURSION ON ETNA WITH THE VULCANO GUIDES

Recommended trekking up to the Summit Craters of Etna

 

ATTENTION: ALL EXCURSIONS ARE CARRIED OUT IN RESPECT OF THE LEVELS OF VOLCANIC RISK 

1.EXCURSION TO ETNA SOUTH AT AN ALTITUDE OF 3000 METERS IN WINTER

DEPARTURES EXPECTED UPON REACHING A MINIMUM OF 6 PARTICIPANTS


DURATION
5 H
DIFFICULTY
HIKERS
PLACE
RIFUGIO SAPIENZA - BAR ESAGONAL - ETNA SOUTH

SMALL GROUP

2. EXCURSION  TO THE SUMMIT CRATERS FROM PIANO PROVENZANA WITH OFF-ROAD VEHICLES (one way) + return on foot


DURATION
5/6 H
DIFFICULTY
PLACE
PIANO PROVENZANA - ETNA NORTH

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DESCRIPTION: Departures scheduled by Piano Provenzana at 8:00. Ascent planned with the help of special 4x4 vehicles along the panoramic road that leads to an altitude of 2825m, the starting point of the 5 km path, which will allow you to reach the majestic Central Crater of Etna at an altitude of 3300m. After visiting the summit of the volcano, the descent is planned for 7 km, on foot inside the channels of sand and volcanic scoria down to Piano Provenzana 1800mt.

RECOMMENDED CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT: Backpack, water, high hiking shoes, layered clothing, windproof jacket, long pants, trekking poles, hat and gloves + PACKED LUNCH.

BEST SELLER IN SUMMER

3.VOLCANOLOGICAL EXCURSION | Visit to the craters of the rift (the wildest side)


DURATION
4,5 H
DIFFICULTY
PLACE
PIANO PROVENZANA - ETNA NORTH

DESCRIPTION Departures scheduled by Piano Provenzana at 8:00. Ascent planned with special 4x4 vehicles along the panoramic road that leads to an altitude of 2800 meters, the starting point of the path that will allow you to reach the panoramic point of Pizzi Deneri. Subsequently we will move by vehicle to the starting point of the trek to visit the largest and most majestic craters of the north-east rift. Return on foot to Piano Provenzana.

RECOMMENDED CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT Backpack, water, high trekking shoes, layered clothing, windproof jacket, long pants, trekking poles, hat and gloves (especially in autumn and spring) + PACKED LUNCH

4.TREKKING TO THE SUMMIT CRATERS OF ETNA SOUTH

EXCURSION AVAILABLE BASED ON VOLCANIC RISK LEVELS AT THE TIME OF BOOKING


DURATION
5 H
DIFFICULTY
PLACE
BAR ESAGONAL - ETNA SOUTH

DESCRIPTION: Departure from Rifugio Sapienza - Etna South - We'll take the cable-car until the 2500 mt, then the jeep 4x4 (a one way ticket) until the place called Torre del Filosofo 2900 mt. From here we'll start our trekking until the Central Crater of Mount Etna 3300 mt above the sea level ( for the final ascent there are about 3 km ), then all the descent is on foot until 2500 mt, from there we'll take the cable-car until the place of departure.

 

RECOMMENDED OUTFIT AND EQUIPMENT: backpack, high trekking shoes, layered clothing, k-way (rain jacket), windbreaker, long pants (recommended), trekking poles, hat and gloves (if autumn or spring) + PACKED LUNCH.

4. TREKKING AT 3000 METERS ALTITUDE - FROM ETNA SOUTH

DEPARTURES PLANNED WITH A MINIMUM OF 6 PARTICIPANTS


DURATION
4 H
DIFFICULTY
PLACE
FUNIVIA DELL'ETNA - RIFUGIO SAPIENZA - ETNA SUD

DESCRIPTION : After using the cable car, the trek will begin at an altitude of 2500 m.t. in the direction of the Crater del Laghetto relative to the 2001 eruption, then visitors will be led near the crater called Cisternazza and the Belvedere della Valle del Bove, a place that allows you to admire the majestic beauty of the great depression that occupies the eastern side of the volcanic building. The next stop will be the Barbagallo Craters at an altitude of 2950 m.t. (altitude varies according to the heat of the soil) formed during the violent eruption of 2002. The descent is planned on foot, up to the arrival station of the Etna cable car at an altitude of 2500 m.t. for the final return to the Sapienza Refuge.

RECOMMENDED OUTFIT AND EQUIPMENT: backpack, high trekking shoes, layered clothing, k-way (rain jacket), windbreaker, long pants (recommended), trekking poles, hat and gloves (if autumn or spring) + PACKED LUNCH.

BEST SELLER ALL YEAR

6.TREKKING AT THE CRATERS OF 2002, HORNITOS, FRACTURES OF 1911 AND 1923


DURATION
3 H
DIFFICULTY
PLACE
PIANO PROVENZANA - ETNA NORTH

DESCRIZIONE: Departure from 1800 mt, we'll go through an easy mountain trail until the most important craters formed during the eruption of October - December 2002 and the hornitos (small oven) generated during the eruption of 1923 when the lava streams reached even the village of Linguaglossa.

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW: The entire excursion is on foot.

RECOMMENDED OUTFIT AND EQUIPMENT:Trekking shoes, k-way (rainproof jacket),wind jacket, hat, (gloves according to the season) trekking sticks.

 

 

7.EXCURSION SUNSET 🌅 AT 3000 M.T. ALTITUDE


DURATION
4 H
DIFFICULTY
PLACE
PIANO PROVENZANA - ETNA NORTH

DESCRIPTION Scheduled departure from Piano Provenzana Etna Nord at 17:30 (variable time), with special 4x4 vehicles up to an altitude of 2825 meters, where after a short trek, we will reach the panoramic point of Punta Lucia, a suitable place to admire the spectacle of Sicily, the Aeolian Islands and the active craters of the volcano surrounded by the lights of the sunset. The return to Piano Provenzana with the vehicles will follow.

RECOMMENDED CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT: Trekking shoes, windproof jacket, gloves, hat (especially because you stay still waiting for the sunset) and trekking poles.

8.TREKKING SERRACOZZO CAVE AND VALLE DEL BOVE


DURATION
4 H
DIFFICULTY
PLACE
RIFUGIO CITELLI - ETNA NORTH EAST

 DESCRIPTION: Departure from Rifugio Citelli 1700 mt, uphill trail through the woods,until the Belvedere di Serra delle Concazze, where there is a possibility to admire the Valle del Bove and a great view of the summit craters from 2200 mt above the sea level. During our walk, we'll visit an amazing cave called : Grotta di Serracozzo.

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW: The entire excursion is on foot.

RECOMMENDED CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT: Trekking shoes, k-way (rainproof jacket),wind jacket, hat, (gloves according to the season) trekking sticks and front lamp.

9.TREKKING CROSSING OF ETNA FROM SOUTH TO NORTH

CAN BE CARRIED OUT ACCORDING TO THE LEVELS OF VOLCANIC RISK ON REACHING THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS REQUIRED


DURATION
8 H
DIFFICULTY
EXPERIENCED HIKERS
PLACE
BAR ESAGONAL - ETNA SOUTH

DESCRIPTION:DESCRIPTION : Scheduled departure from the Sapienza Nicolosi / Etna-Sud Refuge 1900 meters, ascent by cable car up to an altitude of 2500 meters (ON REQUEST aboard special 4x4 jeeps in the direction of Torre del Filosofo 2900 meters). We continue on foot to the summit of the volcano at an altitude of 3300 mt. Then begins the long descent of the northern slope of Etna, passing near Volcanological Observatory and finally along the majestic canyons consist of volcanic ash and slag until the tourist resort of Etna Nord Piano Provenzana- to a final altitude of 1,800 meters.

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW: Excursion suitable for experienced hikers, recommended period from May to October

RECOMMENDED CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT:A Layered clothing (short-sleeved shirt - thermal shirt or long sleeve) -> (varies according to the season). Windbreaker or down jacket (varies according to the season) - gloves and hat (especially in autumn and spring) - long pants - trekking shoes - water - trekking poles + PACKED LUNCH.

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Overnight stays in CAI refuges on Etna

Etna tour by helicopter

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E-bike tour

Phototrekking (photography)

Guide Vulcanologiche Etna Nord
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