Excursion Etna Summit craters starting from North Etna

EXCURSIONS ETNA

  to the SUMMIT CRATERS of VOLCAN ETNA - 3357 m.

The Excursion to the summit craters of Mount Etna 3357 m., from the North side is undoubtedly the most fascinating excursions, the most spectacular, that only the Volcano Etna will be able to leave it in your mind for life.

The Excursions Etna departing by the ticket office Excursions Etna placed in Piano Provenzana (Linguaglossa , on the north side of Etna.

During the excursions Etna you will be accompanied exclusively by: ALPINE GUIDES and VOLCANOLOGICAL GUIDES

Description:

The excursions Etna "Etna North Summit Craters Excursions" will start from the square of Piano Provenzana (Linguaglossa - Etna North), using special vehicles " 4 × 4 we will reach 2950 meters .

From this altitude the trek will begin which along a path accessible to all will lead us to the Summit Craters of Etna . During the excursions Etna the Alpine Guide or the Volcanological Guide that accompanies you along the path will show you the geological and historical history of the Etn Volcano.

After about an hour and 45 minutes we will reach 3250 meters , that is, on the edge of the Crater “Bocca Nuova”.

Continuing with the excursion Etna in a clockwise direction, we will continue through an agile path, always skirting the Crater "Bocca Nuova" , will lead us to the edge of the Central Crater (also called La Voragine). By observing the Crater you can admire the very last eruptive vent opened few years ago.
From this last point, going up a steep but short climb, (in consideration of the weather conditions and volcanic activity) you can make a short "view" inside the North East Crater , formed in 1911, the summit of Etna . until a few years ago it's was the top of Etna, forcefully ousted by the South-East Crater for about 20 m. From the top of Etna the view will be spectacular !! We could look at 360 ° , and if the day allows it we could clearly see the Aeolian islands , the coast of Taormina , the coast of Catania , the coast of the Calabria , and the Stromboli. ,
Last but not least we will observe the South-East Crater formed starting from the year 1971 which is one of the most active craters of Etna and the majestic Valley del Bove

After the visit to the Summit Craters, the Etna excursion will continue along a steep but easy sandy path which in about 30 minutes will take us from an altitude of 3323 meters to an altitude of 2800 metres. about. At this point there will be a short picnic break. The ETNA excursion will continue on board a 4x4 BUS until reaching PIANO PROVENZANA.

Descent:

Once you reach an altitude of 2800m, take the jeep 4x4 back up to Piano Provenzana