Etna \u2013 Useful Information on Excursions: Crossing and Summit Craters<\/title> <script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tailwindcss.com\"><\/script> <link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/font-awesome\/6.0.0\/css\/all.min.css\"> <\/p>\n<style> :root { --etna-red: #E30613; \/* Lava Red *\/ --etna-dark: #1a1a1a; --etna-gray: #f4f4f4; } body { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; color: #333; }  \/* Custom classes for the new red *\/ .bg-red-etna { background-color: var(--etna-red); } .text-red-etna { color: var(--etna-red); } .hover\\:bg-red-etna:hover { background-color: #c40510; }  \/* Decorations *\/ .note-box { border-left: 5px solid var(--etna-red); background: #fff5f0; }  \/* Style for image placeholders *\/ .img-placeholder { background-color: #e5e7eb; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: #9ca3af; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; } <\/style>\n<p><\/head><body class=\"bg-gray-50\">  <\/p>\n<section class=\"relative py-12 md:py-20 bg-white border-b border-gray-100\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"container mx-auto px-4 text-center\">  <\/p>\n<h1 class=\"text-4xl md:text-5xl lg:text-6xl font-extrabold mb-8 leading-tight text-gray-900\"> Etna \u2013 Useful Information on Excursions: <br class=\"hidden md:block\"> Crossing and Summit Craters <\/h1>\n<p>  <\/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\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/guidevulcanologicheetna.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Tips-for-climbing-to-the-top-of-Etna-Consigli-per-salire-in-cima-allEtnaTipps-fur-die-Besteigung-des-Atna-1080x675.jpg\" alt=\"Etna Panoramic Image\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover\"> <\/div>\n<p>  <pee class=\"text-xl md:text-2xl max-w-3xl mx-auto mb-10 text-gray-600 font-light italic\"> Useful tips and information about the Etna Crossing, What to do on Etna and which excursions to choose <\/pee>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col md:flex-row justify-center gap-4\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/393455741330\" 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\"> Request Info on WhatsApp <i class=\"fab fa-whatsapp ml-2\"><\/i> <\/a> <a href=\"#details\" class=\"bg-gray-100 text-gray-800 hover:bg-gray-200 px-8 py-4 rounded-lg font-bold transition\"> Read Details <\/a> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/section>\n<p>  <\/p>\n<section class=\"py-16 bg-white\" id=\"details\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"container mx-auto px-4 max-w-4xl\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-center mb-12\"> <span class=\"text-red-etna font-bold tracking-widest uppercase text-sm\">Seasonal Excursions<\/span> <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-3xl font-bold mt-2 text-gray-900\">Guide to Climbing the Summit Craters<\/h2>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"w-20 h-1 bg-red-etna mx-auto mt-4\"><\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-lg leading-relaxed text-gray-700 mb-6\"> Regarding the ascent to the summit craters of Etna, in the winter, spring, and autumn periods, everything depends on the snow\/ice conditions. <\/pee>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"grid md:grid-cols-2 gap-12 items-center mt-12\"> <\/p>\n<div> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold mb-4 flex items-center\"> <i class=\"fas fa-snowflake text-blue-400 mr-3\"><\/i> Ascents in Winter <\/h3>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-gray-600 leading-relaxed\"> In winter, the summit craters can only be visited by booking a ski mountaineering \/ crampons tour with a private guide (this type of excursion is not a group excursion as it requires experience and above all training). The price for a private guide in this case depends on several factors, so it is advisable to contact us to have a clearer idea of possible costs. <\/pee> <\/div>\n<p>  <\/p>\n<div id=\"winter-img-container\" class=\"rounded-xl overflow-hidden shadow-2xl h-64 bg-gray-200\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/guidevulcanologicheetna.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Trekking-Invernale-Etna-Sud-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"Etna Winter Excursion\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover\"> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/section>\n<p>  <\/p>\n<section class=\"py-16 bg-gray-50\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"container mx-auto px-4 max-w-6xl\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-white rounded-3xl p-8 md:p-12 shadow-sm border border-gray-100\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col md:flex-row gap-12\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"md:w-1\/2\"> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold mb-6 text-gray-900\">From Spring onwards\u2026<\/h3>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-gray-700 mb-6\"> If by the end of April, the snow and ice have melted, we will organize the following excursion with ascent from 1800 to 2830 meters with 4\u00d74 vehicles. <\/pee> <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-red-50 p-6 rounded-xl border-l-4 border-red-etna mb-6\"> <pee class=\"text-gray-800 italic\"> If you prefer, you can also not use the 4\u00d74 transport and start the trekking ascent already from Piano Provenzana (1800 mt) to meet your guide near the Etna Observatory (at 2800 mt) \u2013 we will take care of sending you the GPS location of the meeting via Google maps link on your mobile phone \u2013 and then join the group for the final ascent up to 3300 mt, where a guide is mandatory. In this case, we recommend starting from Piano Provenzana by 5.30 \/ 6.00 AM. <\/pee> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"md:w-1\/2 flex flex-col justify-center\">  <\/p>\n<div id=\"4x4-img-container\" class=\"rounded-xl overflow-hidden shadow-lg h-80 bg-gray-100 mb-4\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/guidevulcanologicheetna.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/trekking-Crateri-Sommitali-Etna-Nord-5-Km-4.jpg\" alt=\"Etna 4x4 Vehicles\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover\"> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/section>\n<p>  <\/p>\n<section class=\"py-16 bg-white\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"container mx-auto px-4 max-w-4xl\"> <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-3xl font-bold mb-8 text-center text-gray-900\">Information about the Etna Crossing from the North<\/h2>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"prose prose-lg text-gray-700 max-w-none\"> <pee> Regarding the crossing, it is an activity suitable for those used to doing sports and regular physical activity, given the length of the route of over 18 km and the hours spent walking at altitude up to 3300 meters for a total of about 8\/9 hours, it is an activity for expert hikers. <\/pee> <pee> Normally it is available upon reaching a minimum number of 6 participants, but given the difficulty of the trekking, it is a tour that is not booked very often. <\/pee> <pee> Regarding costs, for the guide service only, taking into account the possible passage in prohibited areas (for which the guide must assume exclusive responsibility) due to recent volcano activities, it is to be agreed at the time of booking by calling our number: <a href=\"tel:+393455741330\" class=\"text-red-etna font-bold underline\">+39 3455741330<\/a>. <\/pee> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"mt-12 bg-gray-900 text-white p-8 md:p-10 rounded-2xl relative overflow-hidden\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"relative z-10\"> <\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-red-etna font-bold uppercase text-sm mb-2\">Attention<\/h4>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-xl font-medium leading-relaxed\"> PLEASE NOTE: if you are alone or a couple, you must pay the full amount for the exclusive private guide service for you; things change if you are a group, where the cost of the guide is diluted based on the number of participants. <\/pee> <\/div>\n<p> <i class=\"fas fa-exclamation-triangle absolute bottom-4 right-4 text-white\/10 text-8xl\"><\/i> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/section>\n<p>  <\/p>\n<section class=\"py-16 bg-gray-50\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"container mx-auto px-4 max-w-4xl\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-center mb-10\"> <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-3xl font-bold\">Services and Exclusions<\/h2>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-gray-500 mt-2\">What is included and what is not in the guide service<\/pee> <\/div>\n<p>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"grid md:grid-cols-2 gap-6\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-white p-6 rounded-xl shadow-sm border border-gray-100\"> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-bold text-lg mb-4 text-red-500 flex items-center\"> <i class=\"fas fa-times-circle mr-2\"><\/i> Excluded from the guide cost: <\/h3>\n<p> <\/p>\n<ul class=\"space-y-4 text-gray-700\"> <\/p>\n<li class=\"flex items-start\"> <i class=\"fas fa-bus text-gray-400 mt-1 mr-3\"><\/i> <span>4\u00d74 transport ticket (only <one way>) from 1800 to 2800 meters altitude \u2013 arrival altitude varies based on snow conditions) at the price of <strong>\u20ac52 per person<\/strong><\/span> <\/li>\n<p> <\/p>\n<li class=\"flex items-start\"> <i class=\"fas fa-car-side text-gray-400 mt-1 mr-3\"><\/i> <span>Transfer service -> for the return from the south (end point of the excursion) to the north side (starting point of the excursion) at a cost of <strong>\u20ac170 for the whole group<\/strong> (if formed), not per person.<\/span> <\/li>\n<p> <\/ul>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-white p-6 rounded-xl shadow-sm border border-gray-100\"> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-bold text-lg mb-4 text-green-600 flex items-center\"> <i class=\"fas fa-check-circle mr-2\"><\/i> Included and recommended: <\/h3>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-gray-700 mb-4\"> It would be better to start from the north side, because the summit area is more accessible, and then perform the descent on the south side. <\/pee> <pee class=\"bg-green-50 p-4 rounded-lg text-gray-800\"> The sum provided for the guide also includes any equipment, such as: <strong>jackets, shoes, helmets, poles, and additional backpacks.<\/strong> <\/pee> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/section>\n<p>  <\/p>\n<section class=\"py-16 bg-white\" id=\"booking\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"container mx-auto px-4 max-w-4xl\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"grid md:grid-cols-2 gap-12\"> <\/p>\n<div> <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold mb-6\">Booking Methods<\/h2>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-gray-700 mb-4\"> If you wish to book the private guide service, we require an advance payment of 50% of the amount 1 week before the date of your excursion (our company policy), in order to guarantee the guide for the requested date and the visit is thus guaranteed 100%, obviously always taking into consideration the variables (volcanic and meteorological). <\/pee> <pee class=\"text-gray-700 mb-6 bg-yellow-50 p-4 rounded-lg border-l-4 border-yellow-400\"> Once the advance payment is registered, it is non-refundable if the tour is canceled by you. If instead we need to cancel due to bad weather conditions or volcanic activity, the sum paid will be refunded 100%. <\/pee> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div> <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold mb-6\">Compliance with regulations<\/h2>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm space-y-4\"> <pee> As mentioned earlier, it is obvious that all routes must respect the ordinances currently in force, which are issued by the various Municipalities based on the volcanic risk levels communicated by the Civil Protection and the Institute of Volcanology. <\/pee> <pee> The volcano’s activity actually changes daily and the risk of eruptions can undergo variations at any time; if this risk increases then the mayors of the involved municipalities limit access to certain areas by setting altitude limits. <\/pee> <pee> The guides know these zones and avoid them or modify the trip itinerary based on their experience and communications from researchers in case of transit in prohibited zones. <\/pee> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/section>\n<p>  <\/p>\n<section class=\"py-20 bg-red-etna text-white\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"container mx-auto px-4 text-center\"> <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-3xl md:text-4xl font-bold mb-6\">Ready for the adventure on Etna?<\/h2>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-xl mb-12 opacity-90 max-w-2xl mx-auto\"> We always invite you to contact us a few days before the requested date, so we can provide greater certainty about which tours will be available. <\/pee>   <\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col md:flex-row flex-wrap justify-center items-center gap-6\">  <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/393455741330\" class=\"w-full md:w-auto bg-white text-red-etna px-8 py-4 rounded-full font-extrabold text-lg hover:bg-gray-100 transition shadow-xl flex items-center justify-center\"> <i class=\"fab fa-whatsapp mr-2 text-2xl\"><\/i> WHATSAPP <\/a>   <a href=\"tel:+393455741330\" class=\"w-full md:w-auto bg-white text-red-etna px-8 py-4 rounded-full font-extrabold text-lg hover:bg-gray-100 transition shadow-xl flex items-center justify-center\"> <i class=\"fas fa-phone-alt mr-2\"><\/i> CALL US NOW <\/a>   <a href=\"mailto:info@guidevulcanologicheetna.it\" class=\"w-full md:w-auto bg-white text-red-etna px-8 py-4 rounded-full font-extrabold text-lg hover:bg-gray-100 transition shadow-xl flex items-center justify-center\"> <i class=\"fas fa-envelope mr-2\"><\/i> SEND US AN EMAIL <\/a> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/section>\n<p><\/body><\/html>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":42805,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<img class=\" wp-image-29128 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/guidevulcanologicheetna.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/logo-guide-copia.png\" alt=\"logo guide\" width=\"53\" height=\"53\" \/>\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Useful advice and information about the Etna's Crossing<\/h4>\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">What to do on Etna and which excursions to choose<\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">As for the ascent to the summit craters\u00a0of Etna, <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>in winter<\/strong><\/span>, <span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><strong>spring<\/strong><\/span> and <strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">autumn<\/span><\/strong>, it all depends on the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>snow\/ice<\/strong><\/span> conditions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Ascend in winter<\/strong><\/h5>\r\nIn winter the summit craters can only be visited by booking an <strong>alpine ski\/crampons tour with a private guide<\/strong> (this type of excursion is not a group excursion as it requires experience and above all training). The price for a private guide (up to a maximum of 4 people) would be <strong>350 euros<\/strong> for the whole day and you will reach the top at 3300 meters.\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>From spring onwards\u2026<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nIf the snow and ice have melted by the end of April, we will organize the following excursion with an ascent from an altitude of 1800 to 2830 meters with 4x4 vehicles : <a href=\"https:\/\/guidevulcanologicheetna.it\/en\/excursion-summit-craters-etna-nord-return-on-foot\/\"><strong>Open here for details<\/strong><\/a>\r\n\r\nIf you prefer, you can also skip the 4x4 means of transport and start the trekking ascent already from Piano Provenzana (1800 m) to meet your guide near the Etna Observatory (at an altitude of 2800 m) - we will take care of making you have the gps location of the meeting via <strong>Google maps link <\/strong>on your <strong>mobile phone<\/strong> - and then join the group, for the final climb up to 3300m, where a guide is mandatory. In this case we recommend starting from Piano Provenzana by 5.30 \/ 6.00 AM.\r\n\r\n<img class=\" wp-image-42812 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/guidevulcanologicheetna.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Information-about-the-crossing-and-the-ascent-to-the-top-of-Etna-Informazioni-sulla-traversata-e-lascesa-alla-cima-dellEtna-Informations-sur-la-traversee-et-lascension-au-sommet-de-lEtna--scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"446\" height=\"555\" \/>\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Information about the Etna Crossing from the North<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nAs for the crossing, it is an activity suitable for those who are used to sport and regular physical activity, given the length of the route of over <strong>18 km<\/strong> and the hours spent walking at altitudes up to 3300 meters for a total of about <strong>8 \/9 hours,<\/strong> is an activity for expert hikers.\r\nIt is normally available with a minimum number<strong> of 6 participants<\/strong>, but given the difficulty of the trek it is a tour that is not booked very often.\r\n\r\nAbout the costs, for the only guided accompanying service, taking into account the possible passage in prohibited areas (of which the guide must take exclusive responsibility) due to the recent volcano activities, it is <strong>to be agreed at the time of booking<\/strong> by calling the number : <strong>+39 3455741330<\/strong>.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Note<\/strong><\/span>: if you are alone or in two, you have to pay the entire sum for the exclusive private guide service for you, it changes if you are a group, where the cost of the guide is diluted according to the number of participants.\r\n\r\nThe following services <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>are excluded<\/strong><\/span> from the guide cost::\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li><strong>Ticket for the 4x4 means of transport (only <one way>)<\/strong>\u00a0from an altitude of 1800 to an altitude of 2800 meters - arrival altitude varies according to snow conditions) at the price of <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>\u20ac50<\/strong> <\/span>per person<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Transfer service<\/strong> -> for the return from the south (end of the excursion) to the north side (starting point of the excursion) at a cost of <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u20ac170<\/span> f<\/strong>or the whole group (if formed), not per person<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nIt would be better to start from the north side, because the summit area is more accessible, and then descend on the south side. The sum foreseen for the guide also <span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>includes<\/strong><\/span> any equipment, such as: jackets, shoes, helmets, poles and additional backpacks.\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Booking method<\/h4>\r\nIf you wish to book the private guide service, we require a prepayment of<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong> 50% of the amount<\/strong> <\/span>1 week before the date of your excursion (policy of our company), in order to guarantee the guide for the requested date and the visit is thus guaranteed 100%, obviously always taking into consideration the<strong> variables (volcanic and meteorological)<\/strong>. Once the prepayment is registered, it is non-refundable, if the tour is canceled by you. However, if we need to cancel due to bad weather conditions or volcanic activity, the amount paid will be <strong>100% refunded<\/strong>.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n<img class=\" wp-image-42816 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/guidevulcanologicheetna.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Cosa-scegliere-di-fare-sullEtna-What-to-choose-to-do-on-Etna-Was-Sie-auf-dem-Atna-unternehmen-sollten-Que-choisir-de-faire-sur-lEtna-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"493\" height=\"658\" \/>\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Compliance with regulations<\/h4>\r\nAs mentioned above, it is obvious that all routes must comply with <strong>the ordinances currently in force<\/strong>, which are issued by the various Municipalities based on the levels of<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong> volcanic risk<\/strong> <\/span>communicated by the Civil Protection and the Institute of Volcanology. The activity of the volcano in fact <strong>changes daily<\/strong> and the risk of eruptions can undergo variations at<strong> any time<\/strong>, if this risk increases then the mayors of the municipalities concerned limit access to certain areas by setting altitude limits. The guides know these areas and avoid them or modify the itinerary of the trip based on their experience and on the communications of the researchers in the event of\u00a0transiting through prohibited areas.\r\n\r\nWe always invite you to contact us a few days before\u00a0the requested date, so we can provide more certainty on which tours will be available, or if the group for the Etna crossing has been formed for the date initially requested.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">For more details write us on <span style=\"color: #008000;\">whatsapp: +39 3455741330<\/span> or send us an email to:\u00a0<a href=\"info.guidevulcanologicheetna@gmail.com\">info.guidevulcanologicheetna@gmail.com<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-28863 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/guidevulcanologicheetna.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Guide_vulcanologiche_Etna_Logo-150x150.png\" alt=\"Guide vulcanologiche Etna Nord - Logo\" width=\"79\" height=\"79\" \/>\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: Guide\u00a0Vulcanologiche Etna Nord<\/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":[2113,707,87,16],"tags":[1629,2158,20,887,1494,1630,1620,959,1498,27],"class_list":["post-42822","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-en","category-etna-escursioni-per-escursionisti-esperti","category-escursioni-etna-nord","category-news-etna","tag-crateri-sommitali-da-nord","tag-en-2","tag-escursione","tag-escursione-ai-crateri-sommitali","tag-escursione-privata","tag-escursioni-etna-nord","tag-escursioni-in-cima","tag-escursioni-per-escursionisti-esperti","tag-escursioni-per-esperti","tag-etna-nord"],"yoast_head":"\n<title>Etna Useful information on excursions Crossing and Craters on top<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Etna Useful information on excursions Crossing and Craters on top. 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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ background_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”2560px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Etna \u2013 Useful Information on Excursions: Crossing and Summit Craters<\/title> <script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tailwindcss.com\"><\/script> <link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/font-awesome\/6.0.0\/css\/all.min.css\"> <\/p>\n<style> :root { --etna-red: #E30613; \/* Lava Red *\/ --etna-dark: #1a1a1a; --etna-gray: #f4f4f4; } body { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; color: #333; }  \/* Custom classes for the new red *\/ .bg-red-etna { background-color: var(--etna-red); } .text-red-etna { color: var(--etna-red); } .hover\\:bg-red-etna:hover { background-color: #c40510; }  \/* Decorations *\/ .note-box { border-left: 5px solid var(--etna-red); background: #fff5f0; }  \/* Style for image placeholders *\/ .img-placeholder { background-color: #e5e7eb; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: #9ca3af; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; } <\/style>\n<p><\/head><body class=\"bg-gray-50\">  <\/p>\n<section class=\"relative py-12 md:py-20 bg-white border-b border-gray-100\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"container mx-auto px-4 text-center\">  <\/p>\n<h1 class=\"text-4xl md:text-5xl lg:text-6xl font-extrabold mb-8 leading-tight text-gray-900\"> Etna \u2013 Useful Information on Excursions: <br class=\"hidden md:block\"> Crossing and Summit Craters <\/h1>\n<p>  <\/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\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/guidevulcanologicheetna.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Tips-for-climbing-to-the-top-of-Etna-Consigli-per-salire-in-cima-allEtnaTipps-fur-die-Besteigung-des-Atna-1080x675.jpg\" alt=\"Etna Panoramic Image\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover\"> <\/div>\n<p>  <pee class=\"text-xl md:text-2xl max-w-3xl mx-auto mb-10 text-gray-600 font-light italic\"> Useful tips and information about the Etna Crossing, What to do on Etna and which excursions to choose <\/pee>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col md:flex-row justify-center gap-4\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/393455741330\" 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\"> Request Info on WhatsApp <i class=\"fab fa-whatsapp ml-2\"><\/i> <\/a> <a href=\"#details\" class=\"bg-gray-100 text-gray-800 hover:bg-gray-200 px-8 py-4 rounded-lg font-bold transition\"> Read Details <\/a> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/section>\n<p>  <\/p>\n<section class=\"py-16 bg-white\" id=\"details\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"container mx-auto px-4 max-w-4xl\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-center mb-12\"> <span class=\"text-red-etna font-bold tracking-widest uppercase text-sm\">Seasonal Excursions<\/span> <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-3xl font-bold mt-2 text-gray-900\">Guide to Climbing the Summit Craters<\/h2>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"w-20 h-1 bg-red-etna mx-auto mt-4\"><\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-lg leading-relaxed text-gray-700 mb-6\"> Regarding the ascent to the summit craters of Etna, in the winter, spring, and autumn periods, everything depends on the snow\/ice conditions. <\/pee>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"grid md:grid-cols-2 gap-12 items-center mt-12\"> <\/p>\n<div> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold mb-4 flex items-center\"> <i class=\"fas fa-snowflake text-blue-400 mr-3\"><\/i> Ascents in Winter <\/h3>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-gray-600 leading-relaxed\"> In winter, the summit craters can only be visited by booking a ski mountaineering \/ crampons tour with a private guide (this type of excursion is not a group excursion as it requires experience and above all training). The price for a private guide in this case depends on several factors, so it is advisable to contact us to have a clearer idea of possible costs. <\/pee> <\/div>\n<p>  <\/p>\n<div id=\"winter-img-container\" class=\"rounded-xl overflow-hidden shadow-2xl h-64 bg-gray-200\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/guidevulcanologicheetna.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Trekking-Invernale-Etna-Sud-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"Etna Winter Excursion\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover\"> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/section>\n<p>  <\/p>\n<section class=\"py-16 bg-gray-50\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"container mx-auto px-4 max-w-6xl\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-white rounded-3xl p-8 md:p-12 shadow-sm border border-gray-100\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col md:flex-row gap-12\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"md:w-1\/2\"> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold mb-6 text-gray-900\">From Spring onwards\u2026<\/h3>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-gray-700 mb-6\"> If by the end of April, the snow and ice have melted, we will organize the following excursion with ascent from 1800 to 2830 meters with 4\u00d74 vehicles. <\/pee> <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-red-50 p-6 rounded-xl border-l-4 border-red-etna mb-6\"> <pee class=\"text-gray-800 italic\"> If you prefer, you can also not use the 4\u00d74 transport and start the trekking ascent already from Piano Provenzana (1800 mt) to meet your guide near the Etna Observatory (at 2800 mt) \u2013 we will take care of sending you the GPS location of the meeting via Google maps link on your mobile phone \u2013 and then join the group for the final ascent up to 3300 mt, where a guide is mandatory. In this case, we recommend starting from Piano Provenzana by 5.30 \/ 6.00 AM. <\/pee> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"md:w-1\/2 flex flex-col justify-center\">  <\/p>\n<div id=\"4x4-img-container\" class=\"rounded-xl overflow-hidden shadow-lg h-80 bg-gray-100 mb-4\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/guidevulcanologicheetna.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/trekking-Crateri-Sommitali-Etna-Nord-5-Km-4.jpg\" alt=\"Etna 4x4 Vehicles\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover\"> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/section>\n<p>  <\/p>\n<section class=\"py-16 bg-white\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"container mx-auto px-4 max-w-4xl\"> <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-3xl font-bold mb-8 text-center text-gray-900\">Information about the Etna Crossing from the North<\/h2>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"prose prose-lg text-gray-700 max-w-none\"> <pee> Regarding the crossing, it is an activity suitable for those used to doing sports and regular physical activity, given the length of the route of over 18 km and the hours spent walking at altitude up to 3300 meters for a total of about 8\/9 hours, it is an activity for expert hikers. <\/pee> <pee> Normally it is available upon reaching a minimum number of 6 participants, but given the difficulty of the trekking, it is a tour that is not booked very often. <\/pee> <pee> Regarding costs, for the guide service only, taking into account the possible passage in prohibited areas (for which the guide must assume exclusive responsibility) due to recent volcano activities, it is to be agreed at the time of booking by calling our number: <a href=\"tel:+393455741330\" class=\"text-red-etna font-bold underline\">+39 3455741330<\/a>. <\/pee> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"mt-12 bg-gray-900 text-white p-8 md:p-10 rounded-2xl relative overflow-hidden\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"relative z-10\"> <\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-red-etna font-bold uppercase text-sm mb-2\">Attention<\/h4>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-xl font-medium leading-relaxed\"> PLEASE NOTE: if you are alone or a couple, you must pay the full amount for the exclusive private guide service for you; things change if you are a group, where the cost of the guide is diluted based on the number of participants. <\/pee> <\/div>\n<p> <i class=\"fas fa-exclamation-triangle absolute bottom-4 right-4 text-white\/10 text-8xl\"><\/i> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/section>\n<p>  <\/p>\n<section class=\"py-16 bg-gray-50\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"container mx-auto px-4 max-w-4xl\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-center mb-10\"> <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-3xl font-bold\">Services and Exclusions<\/h2>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-gray-500 mt-2\">What is included and what is not in the guide service<\/pee> <\/div>\n<p>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"grid md:grid-cols-2 gap-6\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-white p-6 rounded-xl shadow-sm border border-gray-100\"> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-bold text-lg mb-4 text-red-500 flex items-center\"> <i class=\"fas fa-times-circle mr-2\"><\/i> Excluded from the guide cost: <\/h3>\n<p> <\/p>\n<ul class=\"space-y-4 text-gray-700\"> <\/p>\n<li class=\"flex items-start\"> <i class=\"fas fa-bus text-gray-400 mt-1 mr-3\"><\/i> <span>4\u00d74 transport ticket (only <one way>) from 1800 to 2800 meters altitude \u2013 arrival altitude varies based on snow conditions) at the price of <strong>\u20ac52 per person<\/strong><\/span> <\/li>\n<p> <\/p>\n<li class=\"flex items-start\"> <i class=\"fas fa-car-side text-gray-400 mt-1 mr-3\"><\/i> <span>Transfer service -> for the return from the south (end point of the excursion) to the north side (starting point of the excursion) at a cost of <strong>\u20ac170 for the whole group<\/strong> (if formed), not per person.<\/span> <\/li>\n<p> <\/ul>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-white p-6 rounded-xl shadow-sm border border-gray-100\"> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-bold text-lg mb-4 text-green-600 flex items-center\"> <i class=\"fas fa-check-circle mr-2\"><\/i> Included and recommended: <\/h3>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-gray-700 mb-4\"> It would be better to start from the north side, because the summit area is more accessible, and then perform the descent on the south side. <\/pee> <pee class=\"bg-green-50 p-4 rounded-lg text-gray-800\"> The sum provided for the guide also includes any equipment, such as: <strong>jackets, shoes, helmets, poles, and additional backpacks.<\/strong> <\/pee> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/section>\n<p>  <\/p>\n<section class=\"py-16 bg-white\" id=\"booking\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"container mx-auto px-4 max-w-4xl\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"grid md:grid-cols-2 gap-12\"> <\/p>\n<div> <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold mb-6\">Booking Methods<\/h2>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-gray-700 mb-4\"> If you wish to book the private guide service, we require an advance payment of 50% of the amount 1 week before the date of your excursion (our company policy), in order to guarantee the guide for the requested date and the visit is thus guaranteed 100%, obviously always taking into consideration the variables (volcanic and meteorological). <\/pee> <pee class=\"text-gray-700 mb-6 bg-yellow-50 p-4 rounded-lg border-l-4 border-yellow-400\"> Once the advance payment is registered, it is non-refundable if the tour is canceled by you. If instead we need to cancel due to bad weather conditions or volcanic activity, the sum paid will be refunded 100%. <\/pee> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div> <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold mb-6\">Compliance with regulations<\/h2>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm space-y-4\"> <pee> As mentioned earlier, it is obvious that all routes must respect the ordinances currently in force, which are issued by the various Municipalities based on the volcanic risk levels communicated by the Civil Protection and the Institute of Volcanology. <\/pee> <pee> The volcano’s activity actually changes daily and the risk of eruptions can undergo variations at any time; if this risk increases then the mayors of the involved municipalities limit access to certain areas by setting altitude limits. <\/pee> <pee> The guides know these zones and avoid them or modify the trip itinerary based on their experience and communications from researchers in case of transit in prohibited zones. <\/pee> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/section>\n<p>  <\/p>\n<section class=\"py-20 bg-red-etna text-white\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"container mx-auto px-4 text-center\"> <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-3xl md:text-4xl font-bold mb-6\">Ready for the adventure on Etna?<\/h2>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-xl mb-12 opacity-90 max-w-2xl mx-auto\"> We always invite you to contact us a few days before the requested date, so we can provide greater certainty about which tours will be available. <\/pee>   <\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col md:flex-row flex-wrap justify-center items-center gap-6\">  <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/393455741330\" class=\"w-full md:w-auto bg-white text-red-etna px-8 py-4 rounded-full font-extrabold text-lg hover:bg-gray-100 transition shadow-xl flex items-center justify-center\"> <i class=\"fab fa-whatsapp mr-2 text-2xl\"><\/i> WHATSAPP <\/a>   <a href=\"tel:+393455741330\" class=\"w-full md:w-auto bg-white text-red-etna px-8 py-4 rounded-full font-extrabold text-lg hover:bg-gray-100 transition shadow-xl flex items-center justify-center\"> <i class=\"fas fa-phone-alt mr-2\"><\/i> CALL US NOW <\/a>   <a href=\"mailto:info@guidevulcanologicheetna.it\" class=\"w-full md:w-auto bg-white text-red-etna px-8 py-4 rounded-full font-extrabold text-lg hover:bg-gray-100 transition shadow-xl flex items-center justify-center\"> <i class=\"fas fa-envelope mr-2\"><\/i> SEND US AN EMAIL <\/a> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/section>\n<p><\/body><\/html>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":42805,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<img class=\" wp-image-29128 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/guidevulcanologicheetna.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/logo-guide-copia.png\" alt=\"logo guide\" width=\"53\" height=\"53\" \/>\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Useful advice and information about the Etna's Crossing<\/h4>\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">What to do on Etna and which excursions to choose<\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">As for the ascent to the summit craters\u00a0of Etna, <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>in winter<\/strong><\/span>, <span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><strong>spring<\/strong><\/span> and <strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">autumn<\/span><\/strong>, it all depends on the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>snow\/ice<\/strong><\/span> conditions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Ascend in winter<\/strong><\/h5>\r\nIn winter the summit craters can only be visited by booking an <strong>alpine ski\/crampons tour with a private guide<\/strong> (this type of excursion is not a group excursion as it requires experience and above all training). The price for a private guide (up to a maximum of 4 people) would be <strong>350 euros<\/strong> for the whole day and you will reach the top at 3300 meters.\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>From spring onwards\u2026<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nIf the snow and ice have melted by the end of April, we will organize the following excursion with an ascent from an altitude of 1800 to 2830 meters with 4x4 vehicles : <a href=\"https:\/\/guidevulcanologicheetna.it\/en\/excursion-summit-craters-etna-nord-return-on-foot\/\"><strong>Open here for details<\/strong><\/a>\r\n\r\nIf you prefer, you can also skip the 4x4 means of transport and start the trekking ascent already from Piano Provenzana (1800 m) to meet your guide near the Etna Observatory (at an altitude of 2800 m) - we will take care of making you have the gps location of the meeting via <strong>Google maps link <\/strong>on your <strong>mobile phone<\/strong> - and then join the group, for the final climb up to 3300m, where a guide is mandatory. In this case we recommend starting from Piano Provenzana by 5.30 \/ 6.00 AM.\r\n\r\n<img class=\" wp-image-42812 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/guidevulcanologicheetna.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Information-about-the-crossing-and-the-ascent-to-the-top-of-Etna-Informazioni-sulla-traversata-e-lascesa-alla-cima-dellEtna-Informations-sur-la-traversee-et-lascension-au-sommet-de-lEtna--scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"446\" height=\"555\" \/>\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Information about the Etna Crossing from the North<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nAs for the crossing, it is an activity suitable for those who are used to sport and regular physical activity, given the length of the route of over <strong>18 km<\/strong> and the hours spent walking at altitudes up to 3300 meters for a total of about <strong>8 \/9 hours,<\/strong> is an activity for expert hikers.\r\nIt is normally available with a minimum number<strong> of 6 participants<\/strong>, but given the difficulty of the trek it is a tour that is not booked very often.\r\n\r\nAbout the costs, for the only guided accompanying service, taking into account the possible passage in prohibited areas (of which the guide must take exclusive responsibility) due to the recent volcano activities, it is <strong>to be agreed at the time of booking<\/strong> by calling the number : <strong>+39 3455741330<\/strong>.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Note<\/strong><\/span>: if you are alone or in two, you have to pay the entire sum for the exclusive private guide service for you, it changes if you are a group, where the cost of the guide is diluted according to the number of participants.\r\n\r\nThe following services <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>are excluded<\/strong><\/span> from the guide cost::\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li><strong>Ticket for the 4x4 means of transport (only <one way>)<\/strong>\u00a0from an altitude of 1800 to an altitude of 2800 meters - arrival altitude varies according to snow conditions) at the price of <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>\u20ac50<\/strong> <\/span>per person<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Transfer service<\/strong> -> for the return from the south (end of the excursion) to the north side (starting point of the excursion) at a cost of <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u20ac170<\/span> f<\/strong>or the whole group (if formed), not per person<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nIt would be better to start from the north side, because the summit area is more accessible, and then descend on the south side. The sum foreseen for the guide also <span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>includes<\/strong><\/span> any equipment, such as: jackets, shoes, helmets, poles and additional backpacks.\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Booking method<\/h4>\r\nIf you wish to book the private guide service, we require a prepayment of<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong> 50% of the amount<\/strong> <\/span>1 week before the date of your excursion (policy of our company), in order to guarantee the guide for the requested date and the visit is thus guaranteed 100%, obviously always taking into consideration the<strong> variables (volcanic and meteorological)<\/strong>. Once the prepayment is registered, it is non-refundable, if the tour is canceled by you. However, if we need to cancel due to bad weather conditions or volcanic activity, the amount paid will be <strong>100% refunded<\/strong>.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n<img class=\" wp-image-42816 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/guidevulcanologicheetna.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Cosa-scegliere-di-fare-sullEtna-What-to-choose-to-do-on-Etna-Was-Sie-auf-dem-Atna-unternehmen-sollten-Que-choisir-de-faire-sur-lEtna-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"493\" height=\"658\" \/>\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Compliance with regulations<\/h4>\r\nAs mentioned above, it is obvious that all routes must comply with <strong>the ordinances currently in force<\/strong>, which are issued by the various Municipalities based on the levels of<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong> volcanic risk<\/strong> <\/span>communicated by the Civil Protection and the Institute of Volcanology. The activity of the volcano in fact <strong>changes daily<\/strong> and the risk of eruptions can undergo variations at<strong> any time<\/strong>, if this risk increases then the mayors of the municipalities concerned limit access to certain areas by setting altitude limits. The guides know these areas and avoid them or modify the itinerary of the trip based on their experience and on the communications of the researchers in the event of\u00a0transiting through prohibited areas.\r\n\r\nWe always invite you to contact us a few days before\u00a0the requested date, so we can provide more certainty on which tours will be available, or if the group for the Etna crossing has been formed for the date initially requested.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">For more details write us on <span style=\"color: #008000;\">whatsapp: +39 3455741330<\/span> or send us an email to:\u00a0<a href=\"info.guidevulcanologicheetna@gmail.com\">info.guidevulcanologicheetna@gmail.com<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-28863 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/guidevulcanologicheetna.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Guide_vulcanologiche_Etna_Logo-150x150.png\" alt=\"Guide vulcanologiche Etna Nord - Logo\" width=\"79\" height=\"79\" \/>\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: Guide\u00a0Vulcanologiche Etna Nord<\/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":[2113,707,87,16],"tags":[1629,2158,20,887,1494,1630,1620,959,1498,27],"class_list":["post-42822","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-en","category-etna-escursioni-per-escursionisti-esperti","category-escursioni-etna-nord","category-news-etna","tag-crateri-sommitali-da-nord","tag-en-2","tag-escursione","tag-escursione-ai-crateri-sommitali","tag-escursione-privata","tag-escursioni-etna-nord","tag-escursioni-in-cima","tag-escursioni-per-escursionisti-esperti","tag-escursioni-per-esperti","tag-etna-nord"],"yoast_head":"\n<title>Etna Useful information on excursions Crossing and Craters on top<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Etna Useful information on excursions Crossing and Craters on top. 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