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Piano Provenzana: Mount Etna Hiking Trip to 3,300 Meters
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Piano Provenzana: Mount Etna Hiking Trip to 3,300 Metres

By Guide Vulcanologiche Etna Nord
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Overview
  • Reach the summit of the Mount Etna volcano at an altitude of 3,300 metres
  • Learn about the volcano and its eruptions with a guide leading the way
  • Visit the active craters of the volcano and discover other volcanic features
  • Walk through another world while surrounded by the unique volcanic landscape
  • Trek on the side of Mount Etna that is less frequented by the tourist crowds

Activity location

    • Catania
    • Catania, Sicilia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Etna nord-Piano Provenzana, Via Provenzana, 95015 Linguaglossa CT, Italy | Meet your guide at the Chiosco Bar Mareneve (not the Chiosco Bar Etna Nord, which is located in the lower parking lot). The Chiosco Bar Mareneve is located near the chairlift used by skiers in winter and is the second house of the four houses present in the parking lot. Parking can be paid after the trip.
    • Linguaglossa, Sicilia, Italy

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedVolcanological guide
  • What's includedWhat's included Trekking poles
  • What's includedWhat's included Protective helmets
  • What's includedWhat's included Trekking shoes
  • What's includedWhat's included Windbreaker
  • What's includedWhat's included Extra backpack
  • What's includedWhat's included Extra socks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransport in 4x4 (€70 to be paid in cash on the day)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Parking ticket (€3 for the whole day)

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: High-heeled shoes, Luggage or large bags, Shorts, Sleeveless shirts, Swimwear
  • Not suitable for: People afraid of heights, People with back problems, People with epilepsy, People with heart problems, People with high blood pressure, People with low level of fitness, People with mobility impairments, People with pre-existing medical conditions, People with respiratory issues, People with vertigo, Pregnant women

What you can expect

Experience Europe's highest active volcano on a guided trek on Mount Etna. Reach 3,300 metres via a combination of on-foot travel and transport by an off-road 4x4 vehicle. Admire ancient craters and lava flows.

Departing from Piano Provenzana, ride on an off-road vehicle along a panoramic path that leads up to the north side of Mt. Etna. Travel through ancient craters and recent lava flows up to 2,925 mt. Then, start the ascent (470 mt positive level difference) on foot.

Trek on a path surrounded by volcanic bombs and scoria, then reach the Central Crater at a height of 3,300 mt. Stop to admire this extraordinary volcanic environment, combined with the spectacle of the panorama that can be enjoyed from the roof of Sicily (weather dependant).

For the descent, go back along the same path. Walk inside small channels with soft and friable volcanic scoria to a height of 2,825 mt. From this point, finish the hike on the off-road vehicles back down to Piano Provenzana.

Location

Activity location

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    • Catania
    • Catania, Sicilia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Etna nord-Piano Provenzana, Via Provenzana, 95015 Linguaglossa CT, Italy | Meet your guide at the Chiosco Bar Mareneve (not the Chiosco Bar Etna Nord, which is located in the lower parking lot). The Chiosco Bar Mareneve is located near the chairlift used by skiers in winter and is the second house of the four houses present in the parking lot. Parking can be paid after the trip.
    • Linguaglossa, Sicilia, Italy