All together sorrounded by the sulfur.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\nAfter reaching and admiring the Central Crater, it will start the downhill towards the Northern part of the Etna, inside channels completely covered in ashes and lapilli, till we reach Piano delle Concazze, a big plateau unique in its kind, that comes before the Volcanological Observatory at 2800 mt, where it is planned the lunch break.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/guidevulcanologicheetna.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/IMG_0738-scaled.jpg\")
Downhill towards the Northern side of the Etna.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\nWe go on, entering inside one of the most important channel which constitued the northern side of the volcano, known as “Quarantore”, till we reach the path that\u00a0 <\/span>will lead us to the ski resorts. From there we will continue our trail on the lava flows of the 2002 eruption and inside the beech wood just above Piano Provenzana, the arrival point of the excursion.<\/span><\/p>\nIncluded in the price :<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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\n- Licensed Volcanological Guide<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Trekking sticks<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Helmets<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Insurance in case of accidents<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Entry\/Admission – Mount Etna<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Trekking shoes<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Jackets<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Excluded:<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n\n
\n- Lunch<\/span><\/li>\n
- Bottled water<\/span><\/li>\n
- Snacks<\/span><\/li>\n
- Cable-car ticket, from 1900mt to 2500mt – \u20ac52<\/span>\u00a0per person one way<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
- \u00a04×4 jeep (one way) up to 2900mt \ud83d\udc49\ud83c\udffb\u00a0[This option is currently unavailable].<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
- The transfer service for the trip back to Rifugio Sapienza after the excursion is charged to the participants (to be arranged by telephone).<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
- K-way (rainproof jacket)<\/span><\/li>\n
- Windbreaker<\/span><\/li>\n
- Backpack<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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N.B.: Possibility of using the 4×4 vehicles (STAR society – one way) from the arrival point of the Cable of the Etna (2500 mt) to the 2900 mt with an additional cost of 20\u20ac (to be eventually arranged during the phase of reservation or calling our number :+39 3455741330) – \ud83d\udc49\ud83c\udffb\u00a0[This option is currently unavailable].<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nSchedule <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nMeeting at the square of Rifugio Sapienza, at 1900 (Nicolosi – South Etna), 8:30<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nDeparture planned at 9:00<\/span><\/p>\nInitial briefing and buying of the tickets for the cable (one way)<\/span><\/p>\nStart of the trekking from a height of 2500 mt (the arrival point of the Cable of the Etna)<\/span><\/p>\nAchievement of the Summit Craters at a height of 3300 mt.<\/span><\/p>\nDownhill on the northern side towards the Volcanological Observatory.<\/span><\/p>\nLunch break<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nContinuation of the downhill inside sandy big channels <\/span><\/p>\nEnd of the excursion at Piano Provenzana (1800 mt) at Guide Vulcanologiche Etna Nord office<\/span><\/p>\nMinimum altitude of the start of the trekking: 2500 mt – maximum altitude reached: 3300 mt (it may vary)<\/span><\/p>\nTotal climb uphill: 500 mt (it may vary)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nTotal climb downhill: 1500 mt<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nTotal time: 7\/8 hours<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nTotal kilometers: 13,5<\/span><\/p>\nDifficulty: EE (Expert Excursionists)<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nExcursion suitable for lovers of adventure and great satisfaction<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nGood to know<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n- In the event of adverse weather conditions, we will advise you in order to communicate the cancellation<\/span> or postponement<\/span> of your excursion, at the earliest possible date.<\/strong><\/li>\n
- There is no advance payment for the reservation (except for agencies, groups or private services<\/span>), after communicating your reservation to our number: +39 345 5741330<\/span> you will pay directly the guide who will be with you the day of the excursion.<\/strong><\/li>\n
- There is no advance payment for transportation.<\/span> The guide will take you inside the office of the Funivia dell’Etna for the payment of the return tickets, just before the departure.<\/strong><\/li>\n
- In case of many requests, the participants will be divided into smaller groups with different guides, according to the languages in order to avoid the formation of large groups of people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Mandatory equipment:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Lunch bag<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Layered outfit (short sleeved t-shirt, long sleeved thermal t-shirt) ->\u00a0 <\/span>(it may vary according to the season)<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Trekking shoes<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Windbreaker or quilted jacket (it may vary according to the season)<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Hat and gloves (according to the temperature) –\u00a0Especially in spring and autumn<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Water – minimum 2 L per person<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Recommended equipment:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n- Snack<\/span><\/li>\n
- trekking sticks<\/span><\/li>\n
- k-way (rainproof jacket)<\/span><\/li>\n
- backpack 25\/30 L<\/span><\/li>\n
- sunglasses<\/span><\/li>\n
- sunscreen<\/span><\/li>\n
- lip balm<\/span><\/li>\n
- extra socks<\/span><\/li>\n
- hand gloves<\/span><\/li>\n
- long pants<\/span><\/li>\n
- rainproof jacket<\/span><\/li>\n
- extra t-shirt<\/span><\/li>\n
- handkerchief or bandana (to protect yourself from the dust or the volcanic gases)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Uphill along the southern portion of the Central Crater.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/guidevulcanologicheetna.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/IMG_7196-scaled.jpg\")
Quarantore – Big Sandy Channel – Northern side of the Etna<\/span><\/p><\/div>\nWarnings<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Trekking is not recommended<\/strong><\/span> for those who usually does not mountain excursion. <\/span><\/li>\n
- The excursion requires a good preparation<\/strong> on a physical level<\/span><\/li>\n
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems<\/li>\n
- Not recommended<\/strong> for pregnant travelers<\/li>\n
- No heart problems<\/strong> or other serious medical conditions<\/li>\n
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