2,800 mSummit Craters
The top of Europe's highest active volcano
A 4x4 bus ride up to 2,800 m followed by a guided trek towards Etna's summit craters with a certified volcanological guide.
- Duration
- ≈ 5 hours
- Difficulty
- Price
- 120 €
The craters of Etna North's last great eruption
2002 Craters
A 3-hour trek through pine woods, lava flows and the four extinct craters of the 2002 eruption on Etna's northern slope.
- Duration
- ≈ 3 hours
- Difficulty
- Price
- 35 € per person
- Departure
- 9:30 am
- Start altitude
- 1,800 m
- Max altitude
- to be confirmed
The ideal first encounter with Etna: a trek of about 3 hours discovering the four extinct craters of the 2002 eruption — the one that reshaped the northern slope and Piano Provenzana itself.
The route crosses landscapes that change with every step: pine woods that survived the lava, lava channels, ash fields and the now-silent cones of the eruption.
Suited to anyone with moderate fitness looking for an authentic experience away from the standard tourist routes, told by a guide who was born on this slope.
Itinerary
9:30 am · 1,800 m
Meeting at Piano Provenzana
Meet the guide and start the trek.
≈ 11:00 am
The four craters of 2002
Ascent along the scenic route to the eruption craters.
12:30 pm · 1,800 m
Descent and return
Back to Piano Provenzana.
The guide reserves the right to change, postpone or cancel the tour if weather or volcanic activity endanger participants' safety. If cancelled: refund or reschedule.
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- Duration
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- Difficulty
- Price
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