{"id":37785,"date":"2021-12-17T16:26:19","date_gmt":"2021-12-17T15:26:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guidevulcanologicheetna.it\/cosa-fare-in-inverno-sulletna\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T07:35:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T05:35:40","slug":"excursions-to-do-in-winter-on-mount-etna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guidevulcanologicheetna.it\/en\/excursions-to-do-in-winter-on-mount-etna\/","title":{"rendered":"Excursions to do in winter on Mount Etna"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;6px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;90%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; 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-->            <!-- Title --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<h1 class=\"text-4xl md:text-5xl lg:text-6xl font-extrabold mb-8 leading-tight text-gray-900\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                What to do on Etna in winter?<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/h1>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <!-- Main Image --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div id=\"hero-middle-img-container\" class=\"max-w-4xl mx-auto mb-10 rounded-2xl overflow-hidden shadow-xl aspect-video bg-gray-100\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/guidevulcanologicheetna.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Etna-escursioni-ciaspolate-e-sci-alpinismo-cosa-fare-in-inverno-980x735.jpg\" alt=\"Winter on Etna\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <!-- Subtitle --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <pee class=\"text-xl md:text-2xl max-w-3xl mx-auto mb-10 text-gray-600 font-light italic\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Ski mountaineering, snowshoeing, and winter trekking on Etna<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <!-- CTA --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col md:flex-row justify-center gap-4\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"#activities\" class=\"bg-red-etna hover:bg-red-etna text-white px-8 py-4 rounded-lg font-bold transition flex items-center justify-center shadow-lg\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    Discover Activities <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down ml-2\"><\/i><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!-- Intro Section --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<section class=\"py-16 bg-white\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"container mx-auto px-4 max-w-4xl\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <pee class=\"text-lg leading-relaxed text-gray-700 mb-8 text-center\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                This year as well, thanks to the collaboration with the Ski Instructors of the Linguaglossa Ski School, the Alpine and Volcanological Guides are organizing ski mountaineering, trekking, and snowshoeing tours scheduled for the months of December, January, February, and March.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"grid md:grid-cols-2 gap-8 mb-12\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-gray-50 p-6 rounded-xl border border-gray-100\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-bold text-xl mb-4 text-gray-900\">What to expect:<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-check text-gray-700\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/p>\n<li><i class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i> Unique landscapes of their kind<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/p>\n<li><i class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i> Contrast between white snow and dark volcanic rock<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/p>\n<li><i class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i> Forests, lava flows, fractures, and side Craters<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/p>\n<li><i class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i> Views of the sea and Etna&#8217;s Summit Craters<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/p>\n<li><i class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i> A regenerating experience<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-red-50 p-6 rounded-xl border-l-4 border-red-etna\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-bold text-red-etna text-xl mb-4\"><i class=\"fas fa-exclamation-triangle mr-2\"><\/i> Important Notice<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <pee class=\"text-sm text-gray-800 leading-relaxed\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        Given the presence of explosive activity, which can be extremely dangerous for anyone near the summit area, Civil Protection has issued an Ordinance prohibiting accompanying the public to the summit. We must necessarily stop at an altitude of 2850 m on Etna North and 2750 m on Etna South. Given the current situation of the volcano and the rules to follow, under our responsibility (when the volcano is in a calm state), we reach an altitude of 3000 m starting from Etna South or from the North using ski mountaineering skis due to greater snow cover.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <pee class=\"text-gray-700 leading-relaxed mb-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Excursions can therefore be carried out at the altitudes written above (in compliance with ordinances and rules in force for access to the Etna summit area); it must also be considered that currently, the volcano is covered with snow starting from 1500 meters, which necessarily implies the use of equipment during our excursions such as: snowshoes, ski mountaineering skis, or crampons for activities above 2200 m due to the certain presence of ice.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <pee class=\"text-gray-700 leading-relaxed italic border-l-4 border-gray-300 pl-4\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                This equipment, with the exception of crampons, can be rented on-site, especially at the Piano Provenzana tourist station on Etna North, at a cost varying from 12 euros per person for snowshoes and 40 euros per person for ski mountaineering equipment.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!-- Activities --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<section class=\"py-16 bg-gray-50\" id=\"activities\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"container mx-auto px-4 max-w-5xl\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-3xl font-bold text-center text-gray-900 mb-12\">Activities to do<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <!-- Activity 1 --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-white rounded-2xl shadow-lg overflow-hidden mb-12 border border-gray-100\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-gray-900 p-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-white\">1) Excursion to Etna South up to 3000 meters<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <pee class=\"text-sm text-gray-200 mt-2\">Departure is scheduled upon reaching a minimum of 6 participants. Feasible if the volcano is in calm conditions.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"p-8\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <!-- Activity 1 Photo Container --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p>\n<div class=\"rounded-xl overflow-hidden shadow-lg aspect-video bg-gray-200 mb-8\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/guidevulcanologicheetna.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Escursioni-in-inverno-sullEtna-Excursions-in-winter-on-EtnaAusfluge-im-Winter-auf-dem-AtnaExcursions-en-hiver-sur-lEtna-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Excursion Etna South 3000m\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p>\n<div class=\"grid md:grid-cols-2 gap-8 mb-8\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <pee class=\"text-gray-700 mb-4\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                The excursion starts from the Esagonal bar at 1,900 meters altitude. After making the payment and purchasing the round-trip tickets together with your guide, you will take the cable car up to 2,500 meters. Here your uphill trek will begin for 500 meters of positive elevation gain, among recent lava flows covered in snow, large craters, lava flow channels, and hot fumaroles with high-temperature gas emissions, up to 3000 meters, at the base of the South-East Crater. The descent from 3000 m is planned on foot down to the cable car.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-gray-50 p-4 rounded-lg text-sm mb-4\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <pee><strong>Meeting point:<\/strong> 8:30 AM, parking lot in front of Esagonal bar.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/bkybAmTAULijYjbe6\" class=\"text-red-etna underline font-bold\" target=\"_blank\">View on Google Maps<\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-red-50 p-6 rounded-xl border border-red-100\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-center mb-4\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                    <span class=\"block text-gray-500 text-sm uppercase font-bold\">Excursion Cost<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                    <span class=\"block text-4xl font-extrabold text-red-etna\">50\u20ac<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                    <span class=\"text-xs text-red-600 font-bold block mt-1\">(CABLE CAR TICKET EXCLUDED!)<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <\/p>\n<div class=\"space-y-2 text-sm\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                    <pee class=\"font-bold text-green-700\">\u2705 Included:<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                    <pee>Volcanological Guide, Poles, Helmets, Insurance, Trekking shoes, Extra backpack, Extra socks, Winter jacket.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                    <pee class=\"font-bold text-red-700 mt-3\">\u274c Excluded (to be paid on site):<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                    <pee>Cable Car Tickets (52\u20ac), Snowshoe rental (15\u20ac), Water, Ski suit, After-ski boots, Snacks, Rain jacket (K-way), Parking.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-4 gap-4 text-center text-sm border-t border-gray-100 pt-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <span class=\"block font-bold text-gray-900\">Duration<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <span class=\"text-gray-600\">5 hours<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <span class=\"block font-bold text-gray-900\">Distance<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <span class=\"text-gray-600\">6.5 km (Round Trip)<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <span class=\"block font-bold text-gray-900\">Elevation Gain<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <span class=\"text-gray-600\">500 m +<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <span class=\"block font-bold text-gray-900\">Difficulty<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <span class=\"text-gray-600\">E (Hikers)<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <!-- Activity 2 --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-white rounded-2xl shadow-lg overflow-hidden mb-12 border border-gray-100\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-gray-800 p-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-white\">2) Excursion to the 2002 Craters<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <pee class=\"text-sm text-gray-200 mt-2\">Also suitable for children.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"p-8\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <!-- Activity 2 Photo Container --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p>\n<div class=\"rounded-xl overflow-hidden shadow-lg aspect-video bg-gray-200 mb-8\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/guidevulcanologicheetna.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ciaspolata-sullEtna-1.jpg\" alt=\"Snowshoeing Etna 2002 Craters\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <pee class=\"text-gray-700 mb-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        The route starts from Piano Provenzana, climbing from 1800 meters up to 2200 meters. It has a total duration of 3 hours, with a total of 400 meters of positive elevation gain, for a route of 5 km (round trip).<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p>\n<div class=\"grid md:grid-cols-2 gap-8 mb-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-red-50 p-6 rounded-xl border border-red-100\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"flex justify-between items-center mb-4 border-b border-red-200 pb-2\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <span class=\"font-bold text-gray-700\">Adults<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <span class=\"font-bold text-2xl text-red-etna\">30\u20ac<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <\/p>\n<div class=\"flex justify-between items-center mb-4\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <span class=\"font-bold text-gray-700\">Children (<12)<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <span class=\"font-bold text-2xl text-red-etna\">25\u20ac<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <pee class=\"text-xs text-gray-600 italic mb-4\">+ possible 12\u20ac\/person for snowshoes and trekking poles rental.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-sm\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <pee class=\"font-bold text-green-700\">\u2705 Included:<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <pee>Volcanological Guide, Insurance, Trekking shoes, Trekking poles, Extra backpack, Winter jacket.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <pee class=\"font-bold text-red-700 mt-3\">\u274c Excluded:<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <pee>Snowshoe rental (12\u20ac), Water, Ski suit, After-ski boots, Rain jacket, Parking.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-yellow-50 p-6 rounded-xl border-l-4 border-yellow-400 mb-4\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <\/p>\n<h4 class=\"font-bold text-gray-900 mb-2\">Meeting Point<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <pee class=\"text-sm text-gray-700 mb-2\">9:00 AM at KIOSCO BAR MARENEVE by Ferraro Giuseppa.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/mCLCod52m6aF9xMb6\" class=\"text-red-etna underline font-bold text-sm\" target=\"_blank\">Google Map<\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <pee class=\"text-xs text-gray-600 mt-3 italic\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                    Please note: The time may be moved up to 8:45\/9:00 AM to ensure parking availability given the mass of arriving skiers.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <!-- Activity 3 --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-white rounded-2xl shadow-lg overflow-hidden border border-gray-100\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-gray-700 p-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-white\">3) Ski Mountaineering Tour<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <pee class=\"text-sm text-gray-200 mt-2\">For mountaineers or those familiar with ski mountaineering practice.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"p-8\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <!-- Activity 3 Photo Container --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p>\n<div class=\"rounded-xl overflow-hidden shadow-lg aspect-video bg-gray-200 mb-8\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/guidevulcanologicheetna.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Sci-alpinismo-sullEtna-Ski-touring-on-Etna-Ski-de-randonnee-sur-lEtna-Skitouren-auf-dem-Atna--scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Ski Mountaineering on Etna\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <pee class=\"text-gray-700 mb-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        If you want to discover the volcano in winter alone, without other people, the private guide will be just for you. The guide will take you to high altitude to discover the spectacle of craters and snowy slopes of the volcano with unique ski mountaineering tours.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col md:flex-row gap-8 items-start\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-gray-50 p-6 rounded-xl border border-gray-200 flex-1\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <\/p>\n<h4 class=\"font-bold text-lg mb-4 text-gray-900\">Private Guide Costs<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-center py-4\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <span class=\"block text-2xl font-bold text-red-etna uppercase\">Price on request<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <pee class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm mt-2\">Contact us for a personalized quote<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <pee class=\"text-xs text-gray-500 mt-4 italic\">Feasible if the volcano and weather conditions are adequate.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/p>\n<div class=\"flex-1\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <\/p>\n<h4 class=\"font-bold text-lg mb-4 text-gray-900\">Equipment Rental<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <pee class=\"text-gray-700 text-sm mb-2\">Available for rent on site at Piano Provenzana.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <pee class=\"bg-gray-100 p-3 rounded-lg text-sm mb-4\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                Helmet + boots + skis + skins + poles: <strong>\u20ac 40 per person<\/strong> (paid by the client).<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <pee class=\"text-xs text-red-600 font-bold\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                Booking the Guide requires advance payment.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!-- Useful Info --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<section class=\"py-16 bg-white\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"container mx-auto px-4 max-w-4xl\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-3xl font-bold text-center text-gray-900 mb-12\">Useful Information<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"grid md:grid-cols-2 gap-8 mb-8\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-gray-50 p-6 rounded-xl\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-bold text-lg mb-3 flex items-center\"><i class=\"fas fa-tshirt text-red-etna mr-2\"><\/i> Clothing<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <pee class=\"text-gray-700 text-sm\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        Layers, thermal shirt, fleece\/down jacket, windbreaker, (better if wearing a ski suit), gloves, and hat.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <pee class=\"text-gray-900 font-bold text-sm mt-3\">Mandatory equipment:<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <pee class=\"text-gray-700 text-sm\">Trekking shoes or after-ski boots.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-gray-50 p-6 rounded-xl\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-bold text-lg mb-3 flex items-center\"><i class=\"fas fa-euro-sign text-red-etna mr-2\"><\/i> Extra Costs<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p>\n<ul class=\"text-sm text-gray-700 space-y-2\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/p>\n<li><strong>40\u20ac<\/strong> ski mountaineering equipment rental<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/p>\n<li><strong>12\u20ac<\/strong> snowshoe and pole rental<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"note-box p-6 rounded-xl mb-8\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-bold text-red-etna mb-2\"><i class=\"fas fa-car mr-2\"><\/i> Road Safety<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <pee class=\"text-gray-800 text-sm\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    We recommend arriving at the starting points equipped with <strong>winter tires or snow chains \u26d3 on board<\/strong> (in case of need), which are mandatory in the winter months to drive up the volcano.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-gray-50 p-6 rounded-xl\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <pee class=\"text-gray-700 text-sm mb-4\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    In case of adverse weather conditions, we will take care to notify you in order to communicate the cancellation or postponement of your excursion to the first available date.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <pee class=\"text-gray-900 font-bold text-sm\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    No advance payment is required; you will pay for our service directly on site to the Alpine or Volcanological Guide who will be with you (except for the private ski mountaineering guide).<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] 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[et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/h1><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <!-- Main Image --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <div id=\"hero-middle-img-container\" class=\"max-w-4xl mx-auto mb-10 rounded-2xl overflow-hidden shadow-xl aspect-video bg-gray-100\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <img src=\"https:\/\/guidevulcanologicheetna.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Etna-escursioni-ciaspolate-e-sci-alpinismo-cosa-fare-in-inverno-980x735.jpg\" alt=\"Winter on Etna\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <!-- Subtitle --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <p class=\"text-xl md:text-2xl max-w-3xl mx-auto mb-10 text-gray-600 font-light italic\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Ski mountaineering, snowshoeing, and winter trekking on Etna<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <!-- CTA --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <div class=\"flex flex-col md:flex-row justify-center gap-4\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"#activities\" class=\"bg-red-etna hover:bg-red-etna text-white px-8 py-4 rounded-lg font-bold transition flex items-center justify-center shadow-lg\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    Discover Activities <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down ml-2\"><\/i><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/section><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!-- Intro Section --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <section class=\"py-16 bg-white\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <div class=\"container mx-auto px-4 max-w-4xl\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <p class=\"text-lg leading-relaxed text-gray-700 mb-8 text-center\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                This year as well, thanks to the collaboration with the Ski Instructors of the Linguaglossa Ski School, the Alpine and Volcanological Guides are organizing ski mountaineering, trekking, and snowshoeing tours scheduled for the months of December, January, February, and March.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <div class=\"grid md:grid-cols-2 gap-8 mb-12\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <div class=\"bg-gray-50 p-6 rounded-xl border border-gray-100\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <h3 class=\"font-bold text-xl mb-4 text-gray-900\">What to expect:<\/h3><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <ul class=\"list-check text-gray-700\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <li><i class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i> Unique landscapes of their kind<\/li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <li><i class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i> Contrast between white snow and dark volcanic rock<\/li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <li><i class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i> Forests, lava flows, fractures, and side Craters<\/li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <li><i class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i> Views of the sea and Etna's Summit Craters<\/li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <li><i class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i> A regenerating experience<\/li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/ul><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <div class=\"bg-red-50 p-6 rounded-xl border-l-4 border-red-etna\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <h3 class=\"font-bold text-red-etna text-xl mb-4\"><i class=\"fas fa-exclamation-triangle mr-2\"><\/i> Important Notice<\/h3><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <p class=\"text-sm text-gray-800 leading-relaxed\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        Given the presence of explosive activity, which can be extremely dangerous for anyone near the summit area, Civil Protection has issued an Ordinance prohibiting accompanying the public to the summit. We must necessarily stop at an altitude of 2850 m on Etna North and 2750 m on Etna South. Given the current situation of the volcano and the rules to follow, under our responsibility (when the volcano is in a calm state), we reach an altitude of 3000 m starting from Etna South or from the North using ski mountaineering skis due to greater snow cover.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <p class=\"text-gray-700 leading-relaxed mb-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Excursions can therefore be carried out at the altitudes written above (in compliance with ordinances and rules in force for access to the Etna summit area); it must also be considered that currently, the volcano is covered with snow starting from 1500 meters, which necessarily implies the use of equipment during our excursions such as: snowshoes, ski mountaineering skis, or crampons for activities above 2200 m due to the certain presence of ice.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <p class=\"text-gray-700 leading-relaxed italic border-l-4 border-gray-300 pl-4\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                This equipment, with the exception of crampons, can be rented on-site, especially at the Piano Provenzana tourist station on Etna North, at a cost varying from 12 euros per person for snowshoes and 40 euros per person for ski mountaineering equipment.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/section><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!-- Activities --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <section class=\"py-16 bg-gray-50\" id=\"activities\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <div class=\"container mx-auto px-4 max-w-5xl\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <h2 class=\"text-3xl font-bold text-center text-gray-900 mb-12\">Activities to do<\/h2><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <!-- Activity 1 --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <div class=\"bg-white rounded-2xl shadow-lg overflow-hidden mb-12 border border-gray-100\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <div class=\"bg-gray-900 p-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-white\">1) Excursion to Etna South up to 3000 meters<\/h3><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <p class=\"text-sm text-gray-200 mt-2\">Departure is scheduled upon reaching a minimum of 6 participants. Feasible if the volcano is in calm conditions.<\/p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <div class=\"p-8\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <!-- Activity 1 Photo Container --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <div class=\"rounded-xl overflow-hidden shadow-lg aspect-video bg-gray-200 mb-8\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <img src=\"https:\/\/guidevulcanologicheetna.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Escursioni-in-inverno-sullEtna-Excursions-in-winter-on-EtnaAusfluge-im-Winter-auf-dem-AtnaExcursions-en-hiver-sur-lEtna-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Excursion Etna South 3000m\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <div class=\"grid md:grid-cols-2 gap-8 mb-8\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <p class=\"text-gray-700 mb-4\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                The excursion starts from the Esagonal bar at 1,900 meters altitude. After making the payment and purchasing the round-trip tickets together with your guide, you will take the cable car up to 2,500 meters. Here your uphill trek will begin for 500 meters of positive elevation gain, among recent lava flows covered in snow, large craters, lava flow channels, and hot fumaroles with high-temperature gas emissions, up to 3000 meters, at the base of the South-East Crater. The descent from 3000 m is planned on foot down to the cable car.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <\/p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <div class=\"bg-gray-50 p-4 rounded-lg text-sm mb-4\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <p><strong>Meeting point:<\/strong> 8:30 AM, parking lot in front of Esagonal bar.<\/p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/bkybAmTAULijYjbe6\" class=\"text-red-etna underline font-bold\" target=\"_blank\">View on Google Maps<\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <div class=\"bg-red-50 p-6 rounded-xl border border-red-100\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <div class=\"text-center mb-4\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                    <span class=\"block text-gray-500 text-sm uppercase font-bold\">Excursion Cost<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                    <span class=\"block text-4xl font-extrabold text-red-etna\">50\u20ac<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                    <span class=\"text-xs text-red-600 font-bold block mt-1\">(CABLE CAR TICKET EXCLUDED!)<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <div class=\"space-y-2 text-sm\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                    <p class=\"font-bold text-green-700\">\u2705 Included:<\/p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                    <p>Volcanological Guide, Poles, Helmets, Insurance, Trekking shoes, Extra backpack, Extra socks, Winter jacket.<\/p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                    <p class=\"font-bold text-red-700 mt-3\">\u274c Excluded (to be paid on site):<\/p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                    <p>Cable Car Tickets (52\u20ac), Snowshoe rental (15\u20ac), Water, Ski suit, After-ski boots, Snacks, Rain jacket (K-way), Parking.<\/p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <div class=\"grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-4 gap-4 text-center text-sm border-t border-gray-100 pt-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <span class=\"block font-bold text-gray-900\">Duration<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <span class=\"text-gray-600\">5 hours<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <span class=\"block font-bold text-gray-900\">Distance<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <span class=\"text-gray-600\">6.5 km (Round Trip)<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <span class=\"block font-bold text-gray-900\">Elevation Gain<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <span class=\"text-gray-600\">500 m +<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <span class=\"block font-bold text-gray-900\">Difficulty<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <span class=\"text-gray-600\">E (Hikers)<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <!-- Activity 2 --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <div class=\"bg-white rounded-2xl shadow-lg overflow-hidden mb-12 border border-gray-100\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <div class=\"bg-gray-800 p-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-white\">2) Excursion to the 2002 Craters<\/h3><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <p class=\"text-sm text-gray-200 mt-2\">Also suitable for children.<\/p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <div class=\"p-8\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <!-- Activity 2 Photo Container --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <div class=\"rounded-xl overflow-hidden shadow-lg aspect-video bg-gray-200 mb-8\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <img src=\"https:\/\/guidevulcanologicheetna.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ciaspolata-sullEtna-1.jpg\" alt=\"Snowshoeing Etna 2002 Craters\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <p class=\"text-gray-700 mb-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        The route starts from Piano Provenzana, climbing from 1800 meters up to 2200 meters. It has a total duration of 3 hours, with a total of 400 meters of positive elevation gain, for a route of 5 km (round trip).<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <div class=\"grid md:grid-cols-2 gap-8 mb-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <div class=\"bg-red-50 p-6 rounded-xl border border-red-100\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                             <div class=\"flex justify-between items-center mb-4 border-b border-red-200 pb-2\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <span class=\"font-bold text-gray-700\">Adults<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <span class=\"font-bold text-2xl text-red-etna\">30\u20ac<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <div class=\"flex justify-between items-center mb-4\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <span class=\"font-bold text-gray-700\">Children (&lt;12)<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <span class=\"font-bold text-2xl text-red-etna\">25\u20ac<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <p class=\"text-xs text-gray-600 italic mb-4\">+ possible 12\u20ac\/person for snowshoes and trekking poles rental.<\/p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <div class=\"text-sm\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <p class=\"font-bold text-green-700\">\u2705 Included:<\/p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <p>Volcanological Guide, Insurance, Trekking shoes, Trekking poles, Extra backpack, Winter jacket.<\/p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <p class=\"font-bold text-red-700 mt-3\">\u274c Excluded:<\/p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <p>Snowshoe rental (12\u20ac), Water, Ski suit, After-ski boots, Rain jacket, Parking.<\/p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <div class=\"bg-yellow-50 p-6 rounded-xl border-l-4 border-yellow-400 mb-4\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <h4 class=\"font-bold text-gray-900 mb-2\">Meeting Point<\/h4><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <p class=\"text-sm text-gray-700 mb-2\">9:00 AM at KIOSCO BAR MARENEVE by Ferraro Giuseppa.<\/p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/mCLCod52m6aF9xMb6\" class=\"text-red-etna underline font-bold text-sm\" target=\"_blank\">Google Map<\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <p class=\"text-xs text-gray-600 mt-3 italic\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                    Please note: The time may be moved up to 8:45\/9:00 AM to ensure parking availability given the mass of arriving skiers.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <\/p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <!-- Activity 3 --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <div class=\"bg-white rounded-2xl shadow-lg overflow-hidden border border-gray-100\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <div class=\"bg-gray-700 p-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-white\">3) Ski Mountaineering Tour<\/h3><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <p class=\"text-sm text-gray-200 mt-2\">For mountaineers or those familiar with ski mountaineering practice.<\/p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <div class=\"p-8\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <!-- Activity 3 Photo Container --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <div class=\"rounded-xl overflow-hidden shadow-lg aspect-video bg-gray-200 mb-8\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <img src=\"https:\/\/guidevulcanologicheetna.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Sci-alpinismo-sullEtna-Ski-touring-on-Etna-Ski-de-randonnee-sur-lEtna-Skitouren-auf-dem-Atna--scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Ski Mountaineering on Etna\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <p class=\"text-gray-700 mb-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        If you want to discover the volcano in winter alone, without other people, the private guide will be just for you. The guide will take you to high altitude to discover the spectacle of craters and snowy slopes of the volcano with unique ski mountaineering tours.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <div class=\"flex flex-col md:flex-row gap-8 items-start\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <div class=\"bg-gray-50 p-6 rounded-xl border border-gray-200 flex-1\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <h4 class=\"font-bold text-lg mb-4 text-gray-900\">Private Guide Costs<\/h4><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <div class=\"text-center py-4\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <span class=\"block text-2xl font-bold text-red-etna uppercase\">Price on request<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <p class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm mt-2\">Contact us for a personalized quote<\/p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <p class=\"text-xs text-gray-500 mt-4 italic\">Feasible if the volcano and weather conditions are adequate.<\/p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <div class=\"flex-1\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <h4 class=\"font-bold text-lg mb-4 text-gray-900\">Equipment Rental<\/h4><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <p class=\"text-gray-700 text-sm mb-2\">Available for rent on site at Piano Provenzana.<\/p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <p class=\"bg-gray-100 p-3 rounded-lg text-sm mb-4\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                Helmet + boots + skis + skins + poles: <strong>\u20ac 40 per person<\/strong> (paid by the client).<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <\/p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <p class=\"text-xs text-red-600 font-bold\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                Booking the Guide requires advance payment.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <\/p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/section><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!-- Useful Info --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <section class=\"py-16 bg-white\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <div class=\"container mx-auto px-4 max-w-4xl\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <h2 class=\"text-3xl font-bold text-center text-gray-900 mb-12\">Useful Information<\/h2><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <div class=\"grid md:grid-cols-2 gap-8 mb-8\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <div class=\"bg-gray-50 p-6 rounded-xl\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <h3 class=\"font-bold text-lg mb-3 flex items-center\"><i class=\"fas fa-tshirt text-red-etna mr-2\"><\/i> Clothing<\/h3><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <p class=\"text-gray-700 text-sm\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        Layers, thermal shirt, fleece\/down jacket, windbreaker, (better if wearing a ski suit), gloves, and hat.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <p class=\"text-gray-900 font-bold text-sm mt-3\">Mandatory equipment:<\/p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <p class=\"text-gray-700 text-sm\">Trekking shoes or after-ski boots.<\/p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <div class=\"bg-gray-50 p-6 rounded-xl\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <h3 class=\"font-bold text-lg mb-3 flex items-center\"><i class=\"fas fa-euro-sign text-red-etna mr-2\"><\/i> Extra Costs<\/h3><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <ul class=\"text-sm text-gray-700 space-y-2\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <li><strong>40\u20ac<\/strong> ski mountaineering equipment rental<\/li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <li><strong>12\u20ac<\/strong> snowshoe and pole rental<\/li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/ul><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <div class=\"note-box p-6 rounded-xl mb-8\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <h3 class=\"font-bold text-red-etna mb-2\"><i class=\"fas fa-car mr-2\"><\/i> Road Safety<\/h3><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <p class=\"text-gray-800 text-sm\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    We recommend arriving at the starting points equipped with <strong>winter tires or snow chains \u26d3 on board<\/strong> (in case of need), which are mandatory in the winter months to drive up the volcano.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <div class=\"bg-gray-50 p-6 rounded-xl\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <p class=\"text-gray-700 text-sm mb-4\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    In case of adverse weather conditions, we will take care to notify you in order to communicate the cancellation or postponement of your excursion to the first available date.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <p class=\"text-gray-900 font-bold text-sm\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    No advance payment is required; you will pay for our service directly on site to the Alpine or Volcanological Guide who will be with you (except for the private ski mountaineering guide).<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/section><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!-- Booking --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <section class=\"py-16 bg-white\" id=\"booking\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <div class=\"container mx-auto px-4 max-w-3xl text-center\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <h2 class=\"text-3xl font-bold mb-8 text-gray-900\">How to book?<\/h2><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <p class=\"text-gray-700 mb-8\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                To book, you can reply via email or send a message on WhatsApp providing: name, surname, actual date of the excursion, number of participants, and reference mobile number.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <div class=\"flex flex-col md:flex-row justify-center gap-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"mailto:info.guidevulcanologicheetna@gmail.com\" class=\"bg-gray-800 text-white px-8 py-4 rounded-lg font-bold hover:bg-gray-700 transition\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <i class=\"fas fa-envelope mr-2\"><\/i> Email<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a 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