Etna Excursions
ETNA SUMMIT CRATERS EXCURSION 3400 m.
starting from
NORTH Side - PIANO PROVENZANA
4/5 hours
Difficulty:
The excursion on Mount Etna to the Central Crater starts from the North side - Piano Provenzana. The trek begins at Piano Provenzana (1900m) up to the Summit Craters. Tour of the craters and trekking descent down to the Volcanological Observatory.
ETNA 3000 EXCURSION (Volcanological Observatory)
starting from
NORTH Side - PIANO PROVENZANA
2/3 hours
Difficulty:
The excursion to Mount Etna, departing from Piano Provenzana, is one of the most evocative and fascinating excursions to reach the "lunar" landscape of Piano delle Concazze and the Pizzi Deneri Volcanological Observatory. In addition to the hike to 3,000 meters, you will also visit the eruptive fracture known as "Bottoniera."
ERUPTIVE FRACTURE
"2002 Eruption"
starting from
NORTH Side - PIANO PROVENZANA
2/3 hours
Difficulty:
The hike to the "Bottoniera del 2002" (2002 Buttonhole) is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating and disturbing eruptions on the northern slope of Etna. From both a scenic and educational perspective, it will leave you with an unforgettable memory. Starting at an altitude of 1800m, we climb towards the 1911 Buttonhole, reaching an altitude of 2100m.
ETNA SUMMIT CRATERS EXCURSION 3400 m.
starting from
SOUTH Side - Rifugio Sapienza
4/5 hours
Difficulty:
The excursion to the Central Crater of Etna can be done starting from the southern slope - Rifugio Sapienza. First by cable car and then by 4x4 Jeep to an altitude of 2900m, then by trekking to the Summit Craters, skirting the southeast crater until reaching the summit of Etna.
ETNA 3000 EXCURSION
AT SUNSET
starting from
NORTH Side - PIANO PROVENZANA
3/4 hours
Difficulty:
The sunset excursion to the "Volcanological Observatory" of Pizzi Deneri is currently the ideal place to admire the "ONGOING ERUPTION"! You will be able to witness the explosive activity of the South-East Crater, the effusive vent along its northern flank, and the resulting lava flow.
ETNA 3000 EXCURSION
(ex Torre del Filosofo)
starting from
SOUTH Side - Rifugio Sapienza
5/6 hours
Difficulty:
The Etna 3000m excursion takes you to an altitude of 3000 meters, starting from the arrival of the cable car at 2500m. After using the cable car from Rifugio Sapienza (1900m) to 2500m, the trek begins toward the Barbagallo craters, formed during the 2002 eruption, located just below the summit.
ETNA CROSSING
Etna South - Rifugio Sapienza
6/7 hours
Difficulty:
The "Etna Crossing" is undoubtedly the most evocative and fascinating excursion on Mount Etna. Crossing the Summit Craters from South to North, followed by a majestic descent until reaching Piano Provenzana.
VALLE DEL BOVE
Etna South - Rifugio Sapienza
4/5 hours
Difficulty:
The hike to “VALLE DEL BOVE" is one of the most majestic! The breathtaking panorama will leave you speechless. Valle del Bove is a large volcano-tectonic depression on the East side, 7 km long.
ETNA SKI TOURING
Etna North - Piano Provenzana
5/6 hours
Difficulty:
Skiing on the highest and largest active volcano in Europe while looking at the sea is an experience you will never forget! This is not your typical ski touring trip: climb along old eruptive cones until you reach the summit of the Volcano!
Etna Eruption Video at Sunset
Tips Useful
Is it always possible to reach the summit craters of Etna?
It's not always possible to reach Etna's summit craters. Mayors issue ordinances regulating access to the summit areas.
Is it possible to visit Etna with children?
Depending on the children's ages, you can choose from different excursions. We recommend the "2002 Buttonhole" or the excursion to the Sartorius Craters (particularly suitable for families).
How to reach us:
"Independently" with your own car or using public transport, or with a transfer service with pick-up directly from your hotel.
Why choose us?
We are a professional association of Alpine Guides and Volcanological Guides certified to accompany visitors on active volcanoes. We are registered in the special lists of the Regional and National Colleges of Alpine Guides. We organize excursions to the summit craters of Etna and Stromboli, and offer educational hiking tours for schools, as well as activities aimed at promoting and exploring volcanoes, both scientifically and recreationally.
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