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Etna | Access to Summit Craters, Municipal Ordinances on Mount Etna

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Regulation of access to summit areas and permanent danger zones
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📋 Ordinance No. 61 - Municipality of Linguaglossa
Date
September 11, 2025
Mayor
Luca Stagnitta
Protocol DRPC
39516/S.03/DRPC Sicilia del 06.09.2025
Revokes
Ordinance No. 60 of 28.08.2025
🎯 Intervention Zones
📍 Figure 1 - Etna Zone Map
Identification of ZPP (purple line) and Summit Zone (light blue line)
Etna Zone Map - Linguaglossa
Summit Zone (ZS)

Includes the summit craters area, the upper Valle del Bove up to 1,700 m a.s.l., and all areas approximately above 2,500 m a.s.l.

Permanent Danger Zone (ZPP)

Includes the active summit craters. Always requires specific usage regulations regardless of the volcano's status.

🚨 ETNAS Alert Levels
F0 → ATTENTION
Low probability of lava fountains
F1 → PRE-ALARM
High probability of lava fountains
F2 → ALARM
Very high probability of lava fountains
✅ Rules for the ZPP (ATTENTION Phase)
🗺️ Authorized Routes Map - Linguaglossa
Accessible routes elaborated with the Regional College of Alpine and Volcanological Guides
Authorized routes map Linguaglossa
  • Mandatory accompaniment: Only with qualified Alpine and Volcanological Guides
  • Equipment: Suitable clothing and safety equipment (including helmet)
  • Limited transit: Passage and/or short stops only on fixed itineraries
  • Forbidden zone: Belt of at least 500 meters from the South East Crater (SEC)
  • Quotas: Maximum 10 people per guide, maximum 400 people per day
  • Intervals: Groups must start with 15-minute intervals
👥 Guides' Obligations - Linguaglossa

Before the excursion:

  • Preliminary information: Get informed on volcano status and weather conditions
  • Multilingual communication: Inform hikers about risks (also in English)
  • Waivers: Acquire waiver from each participant attesting good psycho-physical conditions
  • Equipment check: Verify suitability of clothing and equipment
  • Helmet supply: Provide protective helmets to all participants
  • Participant selection: Refuse subjects unsuitable due to physical conditions or clothing

During the excursion:

  • Radio connection: Maintain continuous connection with designated "contact"
  • Group supervision: Monitor group behavior and compliance with rules
  • Emergency management: Immediately interrupt in case of danger or alert change
  • First aid: Be equipped with first aid materials
  • General assistance: Intervention even for hikers not in their own group
  • Institutional communication: Inform Civil Protection of risky variations
⚡ Automatic Alert Procedures - Linguaglossa

Activation without new ordinance:

  • ETNAS System: Direct connection with automatic alert system
  • WhatsApp Communication: Messages via dedicated groups to speed up alerts
  • F0 → F1: Automatic activation of PRE-ALARM phase
  • F1 → F2: Automatic activation of ALARM phase
  • Immediate suspension: Upon F1/F2 activation all activities must cease
  • Operator responsibility: Guides and carriers adapt without waiting for ordinances
🚗 Vehicular Access Piano Provenzana

High mountain track Piano Provenzana - Piano delle Concazze:

  • Departure altitude: 1,800 m a.s.l. (Piano Provenzana)
  • Arrival altitude: 2,800 m a.s.l. (Piano delle Concazze)
  • Territorial jurisdiction: Part of the territory of Linguaglossa
  • Authorized use: Off-road vehicles for north slope ascent
  • Facility management: Private
  • Automatic suspension: Immediate upon passage F0→F1 or F2
📋 Documentation and Controls

Authorities in charge of control:

  • Local Police: Ordinary controls and application of sanctions
  • Law Enforcement: Carabinieri of Linguaglossa, Finance Guard
  • Forestry Corps: Detachment of Linguaglossa
  • Alpine Rescue: CNSAS Etna North Section
  • Park Authority: Staff of the Etna Park
  • Sanctions: Art. 650 C.P. for transgressors
📥 Download Linguaglossa Ordinance (PDF)
📋 Ordinance No. 17 - Municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia
Date
September 10, 2025
Mayor
Concetto Stagnitti
Protocol DRPC
39516/S.03/DRPC Sicilia del 06.09.2025
Reference
Supplements ordinance no. 4 of 11.07.2025
🎯 Intervention Zones - Castiglione di Sicilia
📍 Figure 1 - Territorial Scale
ZPP (purple line), Summit Zone (light blue line) and municipal boundaries
Figure 1 - Territorial scale map
📍 Figure 2 - Zone Detail
ZPP (purple line) and Summit Zone (light blue line)
Figure 2 - Zone detail
📍 Figure 3 - Municipal Boundaries
ZPP, Summit Zone and detailed municipal boundaries
Figure 3 - Municipal boundaries
📍 Figure 4 - Summit Municipalities
Municipalities whose territories fall within the Summit Zone
Figure 4 - Summit municipalities
🚗 Off-Road Vehicle Access

Piano Provenzana - Piano delle Concazze Track:

  • Departure altitude: 1,800 m a.s.l. (Piano Provenzana)
  • Arrival altitude: 2,800 m a.s.l. (Piano delle Concazze)
  • Park Authorization: No. 173/2021 of 24.05.2021 (Etna Park Authority)
  • Territorial jurisdiction: Transit up to the border with Castiglione di Sicilia
  • Authorized vehicles: Only off-road vehicles with municipal authorization
  • Immediate suspension: Upon passage from F0 to F1/F2 according to official protocols
  • Contracts: Carriers holding awarded municipal authorizations
🗺️ Authorized Routes
🗺️ North-East Stake Map
Route elaborated with College of Alpine and Volcanological Guides
North-East Stake Map
🗺️ Central Stake Map
Track for transit and short stops in the ZPP
Central Stake Map

Available tracks:

  • North-East Stake: Route elaborated with College of Alpine Guides
  • Central Stake: Track for transit and short stops in the ZPP
  • Minimum SEC distance: 500 meters as the crow flies from the South East Crater
👥 Rules for Alpine and Volcanological Guides

Summit Zone (free excursions):

  • Preventive information: Acquire data on volcano status, criticalities, weather, and routes
  • Ban on ZPP access: Do not access the guided zone without accompaniment
  • Respect signage: Stay on marked paths and respect Park regulations
  • Adequate equipment: Boots, windbreaker, hat, food, water, mobile phone, flashlight
  • Physical conditions: Abstain with psycho-physical, respiratory, or cardiac problems
  • Limited hours: Excursions only from sunrise to sunset, no bivouacs

ZPP Zone (only with guides):

  • Mandatory accompaniment: Only with qualified Alpine or Volcanological Guides
  • Complete equipment: Suitable clothing and safety equipment
  • Transit only: Limited to passage operations, no stopping
  • Quotas: Max 10 people per guide, max 400 people/day
  • Intervals: 15 minutes between groups to limit simultaneous presence
  • Minimum time: Crossing in the strictly necessary time
⚡ Automatic Alert Procedures

Automatic activation without new ordinance:

  • F0 → F1: Automatic activation of PRE-ALARM phase
  • F1 → F2: Automatic activation of ALARM phase
  • WhatsApp Communication: Alert also via dedicated WhatsApp groups
  • Total suspension: All summit zone and ZPP activities must cease
  • Rapid removal: Guides must ensure immediate removal of users
  • Reduced timing: Objective to minimize alert times
  • Operator responsibility: Automatic adaptation without waiting for ordinances
📋 Detailed Obligations for Guides

Before the excursion the Guide must:

  • Weather information: Verify volcano status and weather conditions
  • Multilingual briefing: Inform hikers about risks (also in English)
  • Medical waivers: Acquire attestation of psycho-physical and respiratory conditions
  • Technical check: Verify suitability of clothing and equipment
  • PPE Supply: Provide necessary protective helmets
  • Rigorous selection: Refuse subjects unsuitable for safety

During the excursion the Guide must:

  • Radio connection: Maintain continuous contact with designated "contact"
  • Behavior control: Monitor compliance with rules and regulations
  • Continuous evaluation: Monitor weather and volcanic conditions
  • Autonomous decisions: Interrupt for safety at own judgment
  • Emergency management: Immediately suspend for alert variations
  • First aid: Assistance also to hikers not in the group
🆔 Exemptions and Controls

Not subject to limitations:

  • Security personnel: Safety and rescue staff on duty
  • Law Enforcement: All bodies in institutional activity
  • Civil Protection: Regional, municipal staff and volunteers
  • Park Authority: Etna Park staff on duty
  • Scientific research: Universities and I.N.G.V. for studies and monitoring
  • Qualified Guides: Alpine/Volcanological Guides and C.A.I. staff
  • Professional Media: Journalists and photographers with badge (if accompanied)

Controls and sanctions:

  • Competent Authorities: Municipal Police and Public Force
  • Criminal sanctions: Art. 650 C.P. for transgressors
  • Ordinance validity: Immediate and until new measure
  • Publication: Official Notice Board and institutional website
📥 Download Castiglione Ordinance (PDF)
📋 Ordinance No. 13 - Municipality of Nicolosi
Date
September 11, 2025
Mayor
Angelo Pulvirenti
Protocol DRPC
39516/S.03/DRPC Sicilia del 06.09.2025
Replaces
Ordinance No. 12 of 29.08.2025
🎯 Intervention Zones - Nicolosi
📍 Figure 1 - ZPP and Summit Zone
Zone Identification with municipal boundaries - territorial scale
Figure 1 - Nicolosi Zones territorial scale
📍 Figure 2 - Satellite View
ZPP and Summit Zone Identification - satellite view
Figure 2 - Satellite view zones
📍 Figure 3 - Zone Detail
ZPP and Summit Zone with detailed municipal boundaries
Figure 3 - Detailed zones with boundaries
📍 Figure 4 - Summit Municipalities
Municipal territories falling within the Etna Summit Zone
Figure 4 - Summit zone municipalities
🚠 Volcano Access Services

Etna Cable Car:

  • Service via system: Cableway system and monocable gondola
  • Concession: Rep. 2/2006 of 27.01.2006
  • Ascent up to: 2,500 m a.s.l.
  • Tourist station: Nicolosi North
  • Parking: Paid municipal public parking
  • Tourist information: Service Center "A. Nicoloso"
🗺️ Authorized Itinerary Nicolosi
🗺️ Hiking Itinerary Map
Route elaborated with College of Alpine Guides - Etna South Slope
Hiking itinerary map Nicolosi

Route characteristics:

  • Starting point: Indicated with blue dot
  • Arrival point: Indicated with yellow dot
  • Uphill path: Red line
  • Downhill path: Green line
  • ZPP Limit: Purple line
  • ZS Perimeter: Light blue line
✅ Specific Rules for Nicolosi
  • Reduced quotas: Maximum 10 people per guide, maximum 300 hikers per day
  • Minimum SEC distance: 300 meters as the crow flies from the base of the South-East Crater
  • Mandatory intervals: 15 minutes between groups to limit simultaneous presence
  • Limited transit: Time strictly necessary for ZPP crossing
  • Automatic activation: Guides automatically adapt to phase changes without a new ordinance
  • Professional responsibility: Full responsibility for accompanied persons
👥 Specific Obligations for Guides - Nicolosi

Additional obligations for the south slope:

  • Information signs: Place danger signs along the route
  • Delimitation stakes: Install stakes with cord to forbid passage
  • Continuous communication: Inform Municipal Civil Protection of any activity variation
  • Preventive information: Educate accompanied persons on volcanic environment risks
  • Professional responsibility: Assume full responsibility for accompanied persons
  • Specific equipment: Mandatory use of adequate safety equipment

Operational procedures during the excursion:

  • Constant radio connection: With alert warning recipients
  • Condition monitoring: Continuous evaluation of weather and volcanic conditions
  • Autonomous decisions: Excursion interruption at sole discretion for safety
  • Emergency management: Immediate suspension for danger situations
  • First aid: Materials and skills for emergency interventions
  • Extended assistance: Intervention also for free hikers not in the group
📢 Information and Communication

Entities involved in information:

  • Information Office Service Center "A. Nicoloso": Distribution of information flyers
  • Funivia dell'Etna S.p.A.: Information on risks during tourist transport
  • Tourist personnel: Clarifications on access conditions and danger
  • "Etna Sud" Cooperative: Coordination of volcanological guides
  • Flyer distribution: To all parking and cable car ticket purchasers
  • Multilingual information: Support also in English for foreign tourists
🤝 CORVES Protocol

Etna-South Slope Coordination:

  • Participating Municipalities: Nicolosi, Belpasso, Zafferana Etnea, Adrano, Biancavilla, and Ragalna
  • Objective: Coordination of civil protection activities on the south slope
  • Unified management: Coordinated approach to volcanic risk
  • Procedure sharing: Common operating procedures among municipalities
  • Integrated communication: Shared alert and communication system
  • Shared resources: Optimization of civil protection resources
📥 Download Nicolosi Ordinance (PDF)

🏛️ Municipalities Involved in the Etna Summit Area

North Slope:
Linguaglossa, Castiglione di Sicilia, Randazzo
East Slope:
Sant'Alfio, Piedimonte Etneo, Zafferana Etnea
South Slope:
Nicolosi, Ragalna, Belpasso
West Slope:
Adrano, Biancavilla, Bronte, Maletto

⚖️ Sanctions: Transgressors will be referred to the Judicial Authority pursuant to Art. 650 of the Penal Code.

The ordinances are valid immediately and remain effective until new measures of equal content are issued.

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