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Summit Etna North 3300mt: 4x4 and trekking
Etna Nord 2900mt |Volcanological excursion visit to the craters of the wild side
Summit Etna North 3300mt: 4x4 and trekking
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Summit Etna North 3300mt: 4x4 and trekking

Summit Etna North 3300mt: 4x4 and trekking

By Guide Vulcanologiche Etna Nord
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Overview

Departures planned from Piano Provenzana with off-road vehicles along the panoramic path that leads up to the north side of Mt. Etna, through ancient craters and recent lava flows up to 2825 mt. Then we start the ascent (470mt positive level difference) on foot on a path surrounded by volcanic bombs and scoria, till we will reach the Central Crater at a height of 3300 mt, where we will stop to admire the greatness,the uniqueness and the processes of this extraordinary volcanic environment, combined with the spectacle of the panorama that can be enjoyed from the roof of Sicily (the visibility might change according to weather or volcanic conditions). The descent goes back along the same path, while the last part will be made inside little channels constituted by soft and friable volcanic scoria, on which you can walk easily without any problem adopting the necessary precautions, till a height of 2825 mt where we will get the off road vehicles for the trip back down to Piano Provenzana.

Activity location

  • Itinerario Crateri Sommitali
    • Linguaglossa, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • CHIOSCO BAR MARENEVE DI FERRARO
    • Via Provenzana
    • 95015, Linguaglossa, Sicilia, Italy

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAccident insurance
  • What's includedWhat's includedProtective helmets
  • What's includedWhat's includedTrekking shoes, trekking poles, socks, protective helmets, backpack, jackets
  • What's includedWhat's includedAuthorised Volcanological Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedOff road vehicle (from 1800mt to 2825mt return): 70 Euro per person to be paid on the spot
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedK-way (rain jacket), hat and gloves (during autumn, winter and spring)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedParking ticket (3 Euro full day)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransport service from your accomodation
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • For the success of the excursion and for its correct carrying out, it’s good to know perfectly your health conditions and, if necessary, let the Guides know about them, in order to reduce the occurrence of any problem and to avoid any risks.
  • We recommend not to use contact lenses, because of the exhaled volcanic gases and of ash. This last one could easily cause problems, if pushed.
  • This type of itinerary, in relation to the type, is suited to people in good physical health, not suffering from particular disease (it is strongly discouraged to those who suffer from cardio-vascular problems, breathing problems or hypertension).
  • The excursion is not suited for children under 12 years old
  • The excursion will be carried out according to the limits laid down by the ordinance in force.
  • 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 safety of the entire group.
  • It is required also to be careful, since it is volcanic soil, often inconsistent and unstable.
  • The excursion requires a good preparation on a physical level. Because of it results to be a high height path, it would be easy to experience symptoms of fatigue.
  • Trekking is not recommended for those who does not do physical activity regularly.

Activity itinerary

Itinerario Crateri Sommitali
  • 2h
Schedule Appointment at the Mareneve bar kiosk, at Piano Provenzana,1800 mt at: 7:45am or at: 1:15pm Departures planned at 8:00am and 1:30pm Expected return at 1.30pm and 6.00pm (approximately) Ascent with special off-road vehicles from Piano Provenzana. Arrival at a height of 2825 mt. Start of the walking tour in total 4 km up to the Summit Craters of Etna at 3300 metres Descent on terrain made up of sand and slag to an altitude of 2825m Downhill with special off-road vehicles from an altitude of 2825 mt to Piano Provenzana at 1800 mt. Total time of the trekking trail: 4,5 hours Total kilometres: 7,5 (it may vary) Maximum altitude reached: 3300 mt. Minimum altitude reached: 2825 mt. Total climb uphill: 470 mt (it may vary) Total climb downhill: 470 mt (it may vary) Difficulty: E (Excursionists- For hikers used to walking at high altitudes)
Mount Etna
  • 2h
Schedule Appointment at the Chiosco Bar Mareneve, at Piano Provenzana, 1800 mt at: 7:45am or at: 1:15pm Departures planned at 8:00am and 1:30pm Expected return at 1.30pm and 6.00pm (approximately) Ascent with special off-road vehicles from Piano Provenzana. Arrival at a height of 2825 mt. Start of the walking tour in total 4 km up to the Summit Craters of Etna at 3300 metres Descent on terrain made up of sand and slag to an altitude of 2825m Downhill with special off-road vehicles from an altitude of 2825 mt to Piano Provenzana at 1800 mt. Total time of the trekking trail: 4,5 hours Total kilometres: 7,5 (it may vary) Maximum altitude reached: 3300 mt. Minimum altitude reached: 2825 mt. Total climb uphill: 470 mt (it may vary) Total climb downhill: 470 mt (it may vary) Difficulty: E (Excursionists- For hikers used to walking at high altitudes)
Piano Provenzana
  • 30m
Schedule Appointment at the Mareneve bar kiosk, at Piano Provenzana,1800 mt at: 7:45am or at: 1:15pm Departures planned at 8:00am and 1:30pm Expected return at 1.30pm and 6.00pm (approximately) Ascent with special off-road vehicles from Piano Provenzana. Arrival at a height of 2825 mt. Start of the walking tour in total 4 km up to the Summit Craters of Etna at 3300 metres Descent on terrain made up of sand and slag to an altitude of 2825m Downhill with special off-road vehicles from an altitude of 2825 mt to Piano Provenzana at 1800 mt. Total time of the trekking trail: 4,5 hours Total kilometres: 7,5 (it may vary) Maximum altitude reached: 3300 mt. Minimum altitude reached: 2825 mt. Total climb uphill: 470 mt (it may vary) Total climb downhill: 470 mt (it may vary) Difficulty: E (Excursionists- For hikers used to walking at high altitudes)

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESItinerario Crateri Sommitali
    • Linguaglossa, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLECHIOSCO BAR MARENEVE DI FERRARO
    • Via Provenzana
    • 95015, Linguaglossa, Sicilia, Italy

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