Etna summit craters trekking
Discover the highest active volcano in Europe with a guided trek to the summit with your authorized alpine and volcanological guide, immersing you in landscapes of exceptional beauty surrounded by craters and lava flows. After checking your equipment and a brief rundown of the day's plan, your adventure begins with an awe-inspiring trek to the very top of Etna.Using a cable car, you'll ascend to approximately, 2500 metres above sea level. From there, a two-hour walk through lava flows and lunar-like landscapes will take you to the summit craters of Etna. Here, you'll traverse the dramatic rim of the Central Crater, confront the dizzyingly high Northeast Crater, and witness the renowned Southeast Crater - known for its recent and spectacular eruptions. In addition to the vast summit craters, you'll experience a one-of-a-kind volcanic environment, complete with gas emissions, volcanic bombs, and the ground's dazzling colours caused by the sublimation of various elements, including sulphur.During your descent, you'll visit the Barbagallo craters and traverse a lava flow channel. Finally, with the Etna cable car, you'll return to your starting point at 2500 metres above sea level
Rifugio Sapienza, Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza, Nicolosi, Metropolitan city of Catania, Italy
Extra fees to be paid on-site:
- Cable car and jeep 4x4 tickets should be paid in cash on the spot (65€ per person)
Know in advance:
- This excursion is aimed at moderately trained hikers who are comfortable hiking on sandy or uneven terrain
- The tour may undergo changes depending on the level of criticality of the volcanic activity
- At the guide's discretion, the excursion may undergo variations regarding weather conditions, environmental factors, or possible volcanic risks
- The guide is entitled to stop the excursion for any reason that could compromise the safety or physical integrity of an individual or the group
- This excursion may be cancelled if the minimum number of 4 participants is not reached
- Please wear the listed items and bring an extra T-shirt, jacket, backpack (10-20L), water, snacks, and a packed lunch
- All guests are covered by insurance
- The maximum people in each group is about 10 participants
- The local team will contact you by email or WhatsApp with all the details of the meeting point
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