Etna Summit Trek
Città metropolitana di Catania
Embark on a thrilling trek to the summit of Mount Etna, reaching an impressive altitude of 3350 meters. Walk along the edge of its active craters and enjoy breathtaking views. This tour is a must for adventure seekers in Sicily!
Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Etna Observatory - Board the 4WD group vehicles (not included to pay on site at the ticket office
    50 per person round-trip) and drive for 30 minutes the off-road paths from Piano Provenzana at 1800 to reach the Volcano Observatory at 2900 meters.

(The same 4WD group vehicles will drive you back in Piano Provenzana, after the trekking tour.)

  • Itinerario Crateri Sommitali -

Start from 2900 meters the 1h30 uphill trek, through lava fields and volcanic ash, to reach the summit craters of Mount Etna at 3300 meters.

Visit the summit area of Mount Etna, walking on the edge of his active craters.

Descend the slopes of the summit Craters, offering a remarkable perspective on the majestic presence of Mount Etna and walk down to 2900 meters to board again the 4WD an drive back to Piano Provenzana.

What's Included
  • Licensed official Volcanological Guide of Mount Etna
  • Helmets
What's Not Included
  • Hiking equipment: Hiking shoes, Gloves, Warm clothing, Lunch packet, Backpacks and Long pants
  • Mandatory: 4WD group vehicles (not included to pay on site € 50 per person roud.trip)
Additional Information

This tour stands out as the most beautiful experience in Sicily.

You’ll ascend to the top of Mount Etna, reaching an impressive altitude of 3350 meters and walk along the edge of its active craters.

Join this tour requires robust physical fitness and is strictly prohibited for individuals with heart and blood pressure issues, diabetes, asthma, or knee and back problems.

  • Meet your Volcanological Guide in Piano Provenzana at 1800 meters.

  • Get aboard the 4WD group vehicles (Mandatory, to pay extra on site €50 per person round-trip) and reach 2900 meters.

  • Embark on a 1 hour and 30-minute uphill trek through lava fields to reach the summit of Mount Etna

  • Enjoying the breathtaking view from 3300 meters and walking on the edge of his summit craters.

  • Descend the slopes of the summit craters to join back the 4WD group vehicles and drive back to Piano Provenzana.

  • This tour is absolutely forbidden for people with heart and blood pressure problems, diabetes, asthma, knee or back problems.
Location
Vincenzo Modica | Etna Excursions
Via Provenzana
The meeting point for starting this tour is located at 1800 meters in Piano Provenzana on the north side of Mount Etna, we can meet in front of Chiosco Bar Mareneve, located in the second parking on the right side, near the Skilift. You will need a car to reach this location.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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