{"id":42731,"date":"2023-03-12T16:41:24","date_gmt":"2023-03-12T15:41:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guidevulcanologicheetna.it\/?p=42731"},"modified":"2024-11-27T14:20:44","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T13:20:44","slug":"etna-excursion-information-with-ascent-on-foot-to-the-top","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guidevulcanologicheetna.it\/en\/etna-excursion-information-with-ascent-on-foot-to-the-top\/","title":{"rendered":"Etna – Excursion information with ascent on foot to the top"},"content":{"rendered":"

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IMPORTANT<\/strong><\/span>: before venturing out, it is good practice to pay attention to the limits imposed by the ordinances in force and the levels of volcanic risk currently available on this<\/strong> \ud83d\udc49\ud83c\udffb\u00a0page<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

THIS INFORMATION REFERS TO THE PERIOD INCLUDING MAY<\/span> TO OCTOBER<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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DESCRIPTION<\/strong><\/h4>\n

This excursion\u00a0is suitable for all those who want to test themselves, in particular, for those in search of new sensations, such as the satisfaction of having reached the summit of the highest active volcano in Europe, only on their own strength.<\/p>\n

The route develops along the trace of the path immersed in the lava of the recent summit and lateral eruptions, 1614-24, 1809, 1879, 1923, 1950-56, 1960-67, 1970-78, 1986-87, 1996-98 , 1923, 2002, 2016<\/strong>\u00a0 which involved the northern side of the volcano, the climb is extremely panoramic immersed in a lunar-looking volcanic context, unique in its kind, up to reaching Piano delle Concazze at 2800 meters, a vast and fascinating plateau consisting of sands and volcanic scoria.<\/p>\n

From this point begins the actual ascent towards the summit of the volcano, the North East Crater 3329<\/strong> meters high, the climb is quite demanding, you must pay particular attention to the unstable and incoherent ground especially during the remaining 250 meters in altitude, since it consists of slag and volcanic bombs. Once at the top, it will be possible to admire the panorama visible from the roof of Sicily, but above all the charm of the Summit Craters<\/strong>, the sounds, gases and colors that the rocks take on near the fumaroles.<\/p>\n

The descent will take place inside the sandy gullies that make up the northern slope of the volcano, one of which is called Quarantore<\/strong>, until reaching Piano Provenzana<\/strong>, the arrival point of our excursion.<\/p>\n

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Program<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Meeting at the office of the Etna Nord Volcanological Guides in Piano Provenzana<\/strong> 1800 mt at 7:30 AM<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Initial briefing and start of the trek<\/p>\n

Ascent up to the Summit Craters<\/strong> of Etna 3300 meters for a total of 12 km<\/strong> of ascent only.<\/p>\n

Descent of about 2 km<\/strong> in the direction of the Volcanological Observatory<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Lunch break*<\/p>\n

Continuation of the descent for about 4 km<\/strong> inside the sandy gullies.<\/p>\n

End of excursion at Piano Provenzana 1800 m<\/p>\n

Total duration of the trek: 7\/8h<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Total km : 18 km (round trip)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Total positive height difference: 1550 meters approx<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Total negative height difference: 1600 meters approx<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Difficulty : EE (expert hikers)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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