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[et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!-- HERO SECTION --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-hero\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-hero-content\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<h1>Etna excursion to the craters at 3300 meters in winter<\/h1>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <pee>(December, January, February, March, and April) useful tips &#8211; Climbing to the top of the Etna volcano from December to April<\/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] -->    <!-- INTRODUCTION --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-intro-text\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee>Climbing to the top of the Etna volcano is not technically complicated, especially in summer; the most important thing is never to underestimate the volcanic conditions. It is necessary to ensure that the volcano is in a state of calm and to be aware of the various access methods to the summit area regulated by the union ordinances in force.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee><strong>The situation changes if you wish to climb during the winter period or rather in the winter months (usually from December to April).<\/strong><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee>In this case, the difficulties are manifold, and the following points must be taken into account:<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!-- USEFUL TIPS --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"etna-section-title\">\ud83d\udca1 Useful tips<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-grid\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-icon\">\ud83c\udf0b<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-text\">Consider the state of volcanic risk on the date chosen for the excursion.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-icon\">\u2744\ufe0f<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-text\">Mandatory use of crampons to progress on icy slopes.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-icon\">\ud83c\udfc3<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-text\">Verification of safe and fast escape routes in case of a change in volcanic activity.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-icon\">\ud83e\udd7e<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-text\">Be experienced hikers and used to covering distances exceeding 20 km at high altitude, for more than 5 hours of walking.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-icon\">\ud83d\udcc8<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-text\">Activity suitable for hikers accustomed to performing ascents exceeding 800 meters of positive elevation gain.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-icon\">\ud83c\udfbf<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-text\">Have experience in the use of equipment such as: ski touring, crampons, or snowshoes.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-icon\">\ud83e\udd1d<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-text\">Ensure trust in the guide who decides to lead you into a risk zone, as they need to trust and be sure of the physical abilities of the person being led.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-icon\">\u26a0\ufe0f<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-text\">Pay attention to melting crevasses, produced by snow or ice in contact with the hot underlying lava flows that are cooling.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-icon\">\ud83d\uded1<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-text\">In the absence of an escape route or if it is difficult to navigate, guides do not take responsibility for leading near the active summit area.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-icon\">\ud83c\udf0b<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-text\">In case of high volcanic risk levels (high risk of imminent or ongoing explosive eruption), guides do not take responsibility for leading near the active summit area.<\/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] -->    <!-- ACCOMPANYING METHODS & DESCRIPTION --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"etna-section-title\">\ud83d\udc65 Accompanying methods<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-intro-text\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee>The ascent to the Summit Craters in the winter period is performed with limited groups of maximum 4 people, through a private Alpine or Volcanological Guide service. All this to ensure optimal service and decrease exposure to risks associated with the volcanic environment.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"etna-section-title\">\ud83d\udccd DESCRIPTION<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-intro-text\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee>Departures are mainly planned from the south slope, where you can take advantage of the Cableway transport from an altitude of 1900 meters to 2500 meters. From 2500 meters to 3300 meters, it is about 6 km uphill for 800 meters of positive elevation gain. The route involves crossing recent lava flows produced by the Southeast Crater, then ascending the summit cone usually covered in ice (depending on temperatures) for the last 300 meters of elevation gain. After visiting the peak with its Craters, a return walk of about 10 km on foot to the cableway at 2500 meters is planned, useful for the final return to the starting point (parking lot at 1900 m).<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-highlight\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <span>Please note<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            The Cableway is active from 8:30 AM to 3:45 PM. If you do not arrive in time to take the cableway during the descent from 3300m, or if you decide not to take it, the downhill kilometers will be approximately 14 km from 3300 meters to 1900 meters.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-duration-grid\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-icon\">\u23f1\ufe0f<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-text\">The duration of the excursion with cableway ascent and descent is <strong>about 5\/6 hours<\/strong><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-icon\">\ud83d\udeb6<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-text\">The duration of the excursion with cableway ascent and descent on foot to the parking lot is <strong>about 7\/8 hours<\/strong><\/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] -->    <!-- PRICING --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-pricing-wrapper\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-pricing-box\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-pricing-header included-header\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                \u2714\ufe0f Included in the price<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<ul><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<li><em>of the private Volcanological or Alpine Guide service:<\/em><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<li>\u2705 Guide service<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<li>\u2705 Protective helmet<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<li>\u2705 Poles<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<li>\u2705 Extra jackets<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<li>\u2705 Anti-slip crampons (not professional crampons)<\/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=\"etna-pricing-box\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-pricing-header excluded-header\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                \u274c Excluded from the price<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<ul><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<li>\u274c \u20ac54 to be paid on-site for transport: Cableway tickets (round trip) from 1900m to 2500m<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<li>\u274c \u20ac40 for ski touring equipment rental<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<li>\u274c Snowshoe \u2013 snow racket rental (\u20ac15 per person)<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<li>\u274c Bottled water<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<li>\u274c Snacks<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<li>\u274c K-way (waterproof jacket)<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<li>\u274c Parking ticket<\/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] -->    <!-- USEFUL INFORMATION --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"etna-section-title\">\u2139\ufe0f Useful information<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-grid\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-text\">For the booking of the Guide for &#8220;exclusive&#8221; use, an advance payment of 50% of the total amount is required.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-text\"><strong>Recommended clothing:<\/strong> Layered, thermal t-shirt, fleece\/down jacket, windbreaker, winter mountaineering pants, gloves, and hat.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-text\"><strong>Mandatory equipment:<\/strong> hiking shoes.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-text\">\u20ac40 for ski touring equipment rental.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-text\">\u20ac15 for snowshoe and hiking pole rental.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-text\">We recommend coming to the starting points of our excursions equipped with thermal tires or chains \u26d3 on board (if necessary), which are mandatory in the winter months to climb the volcano.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-text\">In case of adverse weather conditions, it will be our care to warn you in order to communicate the cancellation or postponement of your excursion to the first useful date.<\/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] -->    <!-- CTA --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-cta-section\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<h3>Ready for the adventure?<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee><strong>Meeting point:<\/strong> The meeting point with your guide for this excursion is at <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/QQqmz8NjVQrDrcUF7\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: var(--etna-blue); font-weight:bold;\">Bar Esagonal<\/a> at 8:00 AM<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">IF YOU WISH TO RECEIVE A QUOTE FOR THE SUMMIT CRATERS EXCURSION IN WINTER, YOU CAN WRITE TO US ALSO ON WHATSAPP:<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/393455741330\" class=\"etna-btn\" target=\"_blank\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M17.472 14.382c-.297-.149-1.758-.867-2.03-.967-.273-.099-.471-.148-.67.15-.197.297-.767.966-.94 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00-3.48-8.413z\"\/><\/svg><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            +39 3455741330<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!-- WARNINGS --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"etna-section-title warning-title\">\ud83d\udea8 Warnings<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-grid\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card warning-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-icon\">!<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-text\">Trekking is discouraged for those who do not engage in regular physical activity.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card warning-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-icon\">!<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-text\">Trekking is discouraged for those who do not go on mountain hikes regularly.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card warning-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-icon\">!<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-text\">The excursion requires good physical preparation, as it is a track that develops at high altitude where it will be easy to experience fatigue symptoms.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card warning-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-icon\">!<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-text\">Attention is required as the ground is volcanic, often inconsistent and unstable.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card warning-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-icon\">!<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-text\">The excursion may undergo variations at the discretion of the Guides or be interrupted if environmental, atmospheric, or volcanic conditions change, compromising the safety of the entire group.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card warning-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-icon\">!<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-text\">The total duration of the trekking will depend on the pace.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card warning-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-icon\">!<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-text\">The excursion will take place within the limits provided by the ordinances in force.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card warning-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-icon\">!<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-text\">Also suitable for children over 8 years old.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card warning-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-icon\">!<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-text\">The track involves climbing and passing along the crater rims; this could cause vertigo problems in sensitive individuals.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card warning-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-icon\">!<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-text\">This itinerary, relative to the type and altitude, is suitable for people in good physical health, who do not suffer from particular pathologies (strongly discouraged for those suffering from: cardiovascular, respiratory problems, or hypertension).<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card warning-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-icon\">!<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-text\">We discourage the use of contact lenses due to the gases exhaled by the volcano and the ash that, if blown, could easily cause problems.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card warning-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-icon\">!<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-text\">Expectant mothers who have passed the third month of pregnancy are not allowed to participate in any type of excursion activity.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card warning-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-icon\">!<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"etna-card-text\">To ensure the success of the excursion and the correct performance of the activity, it is good practice to perfectly know your health conditions and present them to the Guide to reduce the occurrence of any problems and avoid taking risks.<\/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] --><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":42229,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Climbing to the top of the Etna volcano from December to April - Useful tips<\/h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nClimbing to the top of the Etna volcano does not appear to be technically complicated especially in summer, the most important thing is to never <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>underestimate the volcanic conditions<\/strong><\/span>. You must be sure that the volcano is in a state of calm and be aware of the various ways of accessing the summit area regulated by the union ordinances in force.\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">The thing changes instead if you want to go up in the winter period or better in the winter months (<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>usually from December to April<\/strong><\/span>).<\/h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>In this case the difficulties are multiple and the following points must be taken into account:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li><strong>Consider the<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"> volcanic risk<\/span> status on the date chosen for the excursion.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>The obligatory use of crampons to progress on the icy slopes.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Verification of escape routes, safe and fast in the event of a <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">change in volcanic activity<\/span>.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Being walkers and having the habit of covering distances of more than 20 km at high altitude, for more than 5 hours of walking.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Activity suitable for hikers used to making ascents of more than 800 meters of positive difference in height.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Have experience in the use of equipment such as: ski mountaineering, crampons or snowshoes.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Ensure trust in the guide who decides to take you to a <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">risk area<\/span>, who needs to trust and be sure of the physical abilities of the person being guided.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Pay attention to <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">melting crevasses<\/span>, produced by snow or ice in contact with the underlying hot cooling lava flows.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>In the event of an <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">absent escape route<\/span>\u00a0or\u00a0difficult to pass the guides do not take responsibility for driving near the active summit area.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>In the event of\u00a0high volcanic risk levels (high risk of imminent or ongoing explosive eruption), the guides do not take responsibility for leading near the active summit area.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Accompaniment modality<\/h3>\r\nThe ascent to the Summit Craters in winter is carried out with limited groups of a <strong>maximum of 4 people<\/strong>,\u00a0through the service of a <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>private<\/strong><\/span> Alpine or Volcanological Guide. <strong>All this to guarantee an optimal service and reduce exposure to the risks associated with the volcanic environment.<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\" wp-image-42232 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/guidevulcanologicheetna.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Etna-excursion-to-the-craters-at-3300-meters-in-winter-December-January-February-March-and-April-Etna-escursione-ai-crateri-a-3300-metri-in-inverno-dicembre-gennaio-febbraio-marzo-e-aprile-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"936\" height=\"702\" \/>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>DESCRIPTION<\/strong><\/p>\r\nDepartures are mainly from the southern slope. Where you can take advantage of the cable car transport from an altitude of 1900 meters to an altitude of 2500 meters. From an altitude of 2500 meters to an altitude of 3300 there are about 6 km uphill for 800 meters of positive difference in height. The route involves overcoming the recent lava flows produced by the South East Crater, and then ascending the summit cone usually covered by ice (depending on the temperatures) for the last 300 meters in altitude. After the visit to the summit with its craters, the return is expected with a walk of about 10 km on foot up to the cable car at an altitude of 2500 meters, useful for the definitive return to the starting point (car park at an altitude of 1900 meters).\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Please note<\/span>: The cable car is active from 8:30am to 15:45pm.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nIn the event that during the descent from an altitude of 3300 you do not arrive in time to take the cable car to return to the starting point, or if you decide not to take it, the descent kilometers will be approximately <strong>14 from an altitude of 3300 meters to an altitude of 1900 meters<\/strong> .\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>The duration of the excursion with ascent and descent by cable car is <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">approximately 5\/6 hours<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>The duration of the excursion with ascent by cable car and descent on foot to the car park is <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">approximately 7\/8 hours<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Included in the price of the private Volcanological or Alpine Guide service :<\/strong><\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Guide Service<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Protective helmet<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Sticks<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Extra jackets<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Anti-slip crampons (not crampons)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\u200b<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Excluded from the price:<\/span><\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"> \u20ac30<\/span> to be paid locally, for the transport: Cable car tickets (round trip) from 1900mt to 2500mt<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>\u20ac35<\/strong><\/span> to rent ski mountaineering equipment<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Snowshoes - snowshoes rental (<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">12\u20ac<\/span> per person)<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Bottled water<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Snacks<\/li>\r\n \t<li>K-way (waterproof jacket)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Parking ticket<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-42222 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/guidevulcanologicheetna.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/escursione-in-cima-al-vulcano-Etna-a-dicembre-gennaio-febbraio-marzo-e-aprile-excursion-au-sommet-du-volcan-Etna-en-decembre-janvier-fevrier-mars-et-avril--scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" \/>\r\n\r\n<strong>The meeting point with your guide for this excursion is at Bar Esagonal (<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/QQqmz8NjVQrDrcUF7\">https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/QQqmz8NjVQrDrcUF7<\/a>) at 8:00 AM<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE A QUOTE FOR THE EXCURSION TO THE SUMMIT CRATERIA DURING THE WINTER PERIOD, YOU CAN WRITE US TO <span style=\"color: #008000;\">OUR NUMBER: +39 3455741330<\/span><\/strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\" wp-image-42236 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/guidevulcanologicheetna.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/excursion-to-the-top-of-the-Etna-volcano-in-December-January-February-March-and-April-escursione-in-cima-al-vulcano-Etna-a-dicembre-gennaio-febbraio-marzo-e-aprile--scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"464\" height=\"696\" \/>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Useful information<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>To block the Guide for \"exclusive\" use, an advance payment of 50% of the total amount is required, see<a href=\"https:\/\/guidevulcanologicheetna.it\/en\/when-is-the-etna-guide-service-paid-in-advance\/\"> article.<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Recommended clothing<\/strong>: In layers, thermal shirt, fleece\/down jacket, windbreaker, winter mountaineering pants, gloves and hat.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Compulsory equipment:<\/strong> trekking shoes.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>\u20ac35 t<\/strong>o rent ski mountaineering equipment.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>\u20ac12<\/strong>\u00a0to rent snowshoes and trekking poles.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>We recommend that you go to the starting points of our excursions, equipped with thermal tires or chains \u26d3 on board (if necessary), which are mandatory in the winter months to climb the volcano.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>In the event of adverse weather conditions<\/strong>, we will take care of notifying you in order to communicate the cancellation or postponement of your excursion, at the earliest possible date.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Warnings<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Trekking <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>is not recommended<\/strong><\/span> for those<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>who does not do physical activity regularly.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Trekking <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>is not recommended<\/strong><\/span> for those<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>who does not do mountain hiking regularly.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The excursion requires a<strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\"> good preparation<\/span><\/strong> on a physical level. Because of it results to be a high height path, it would be easy to experience symptoms of <strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">fatigue<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> It is required also to <strong>be careful<\/strong>, since it is volcanic soil, often inconsistent and unstable.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The excursion could be subjected to variations at the discretion of the Guides, or it could be interrupted in case of changes of the environmental, climatic or volcanic conditions, so as to undermine the <strong>safety<\/strong> of the entire group.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The total time of the trekking trail will depends on the general pace.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The excursion will be carried out according to the limits laid down by the <strong>ordinance in force<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The route is also suited for children over <strong>12 years old<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The route consists of the ascent and the walking along the crater edges, this may cause <strong>dizziness<\/strong> to susceptible individuals.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This type of itinerary, in relation to the type, is suited to people in <span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>good physical health<\/strong><\/span>, not suffering from particular disease (<span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>it is strongly discouraged <\/strong><\/span>to those who suffer from <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">cardio-vascular problems<\/span><\/strong>, <strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">breathing problems<\/span><\/strong> or <strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">hypertension)<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>We recommend<\/strong> not to use <strong>contact lens<\/strong>, because of<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>the exhaled volcanic gases and of ash. This last one could easily cause problems, if pushed.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Pregnant women<\/span><\/strong> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">who have passed the <strong>third month<\/strong> of pregnancy are not allowed to take part to any excursion activity.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For the success of the excursion and for its correct carrying out, it\u2019s good to know perfectly your <strong>health conditions<\/strong> and, if necessary, let the Guides know about them, in order to reduce the occurrence of any problem and to avoid any<strong> risks<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-42240 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/guidevulcanologicheetna.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/escursione-oltre-i-3000-metri-sullEtna-a-dicembre-gennaio-febbraio-marzo-e-aprile-excursion-over-3000-meters-on-Etna-in-December-January-February-March-and-April-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"973\" height=\"730\" \/>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\" wp-image-28518 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/guidevulcanologicheetna.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/cropped-Guide_vulcanologiche_Etna_Logo-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"90\" height=\"90\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u00a9 Volcanological Guides Etna North<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Facebook\/Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/guidevulcanologiche\/\">Volcanological Guides Etna North<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<strong>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@guidevulcanologicheetna.it\">info@guidevulcanologicheetna.it<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Denomination\/Corporate name: Volcanological Guide Cooperative Etna Nord Soc.Coop.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>PEC :<a href=\"mailto:guidevulcanologicheetna@pec.it\"> guidevulcanologicheetna@pec.it<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Recipient Code : T04ZHR3 (the second character is a zero)<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>VAT\/Tax Code: IT05583690879<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Headquarters in: Via Viola 1 - Linguaglossa (CT) CAP: 95015<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Email : <a href=\"mailto:info.guidevulcanologicheetna@gmail.com\">info.guidevulcanologicheetna@gmail.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Tel : + 39 3455741330<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u00a9 Etna Nord Volcanological Guides<\/strong> - Law 22 April 1941, n. 633\r\nProtection of copyright and other rights related to its exercise.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Our group is made up of Guides belonging to the <strong>Regional College of Alpine and Volcanological Guides of Sicily<\/strong>, the Italian legislation provides that these professional figures are the only ones authorized to lead groups in active volcanoes and throughout the island (Framework Law of 2 January 1989 No. 6 and Regional Law of April 6, 1996).<\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2113,487,485,714,655,1474],"tags":[1411,1948,1563,1969,414,1599,1843,1616,1592,684],"class_list":["post-42270","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-en","category-etna-south-en","category-excursion-to-the-summit-craters-etna-south","category-excursions-for-expert-hikers","category-news-en","category-winter-hiking","tag-cratere-centrale-en-2","tag-crateri-sommitali-en-2","tag-craters-on-top","tag-en","tag-etna-en","tag-excursion-for-experts","tag-excursions-for-experts","tag-hike-to-the-top","tag-private-excursion","tag-summit-craters"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Climbing to the top of Etna from December to April\u00a0useful advice<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Climb to the top of the Etna volcano from December to April\u00a0useful advice. 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