Etna Active Craters Hiking

Etna Active Craters Hiking

Technical Details – Etna Summit Ascent

• Difficulty: Intermediate/High (★★★★☆)

• Distance: 8 km

• Altitude: from 1900 m to 3350 m

• Elevation gain/loss: +500 m / -800 m

• Duration: approx. 6 hours

• Minimum age: 10 years

• Group size: max. 10 people per volcanological guide

💶 Price: €90
✅ Included: Certified volcanological guide, helmet, windproof jacket, backpack, trekking poles, insurance
❌ Not included: Round-trip cable car ticket and one-way 4×4 bus (€60), food and water
🛎 Extras on request: Hiking boots, packed lunch, pick-up service

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Summit Craters Trekking Program

Meeting Point:

🕣 08:30 AM at Into Etna Point
📍 Central Parking – Rifugio Sapienza (South Etna – Nicolosi)
👉 30 minutes before tour start
🚶 Departure at 9:00 AM

• Briefing and gear distribution

• Ascent to Etna’s active summit craters

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A Unique Experience on Top of the Volcano

Description:

Join us for an unforgettable adventure to the summit craters of Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. After a safety briefing, we’ll take the cable car up to 2,500 meters and then transfer by 4×4 vehicle to 2,850 meters. From there, we begin our trekking journey across lunar landscapes and recent lava flows to reach Bocca Nuova Crater (3250 m)— one of Etna’s most awe-inspiring formations.

We’ll then proceed to La Voragine, the heart of the central crater. With clear weather, you may enjoy breathtaking views of the Aeolian Islands and much of eastern Sicily. The descent will take us down ash and scoria slopes, passing by the 2002 eruption craters and offering spectacular views over the Valle del Bove.

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Available: May – November

🕓 Tour duration: approx. 6 hours

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What to Bring

• 1.5 liters of water

• Snacks / packed lunch

• Spare clothes

• Sunglasses

• Sunscreen

• Lightweight gloves and neck warmer

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Recommended Clothing

• Comfortable sportswear

• Technical t-shirt + second layer depending on season

• Waterproof/windproof jacket
• Neck warmer

• Convertible or long hiking pants

• Long socks
• Gaiters

• Spare T-shirt and fleece

• High hiking boots (Mandatory) (no sandals or flip-flops)

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Minimum Group Size

• Minimum 6 participants per tour

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Important Requirements

❌ Not suitable for people with asthma, heart conditions, or joint issues.
⚠️ Please inform the guide of any health concerns before the excursion.
🛑 The guide reserves the right to modify or cancel the tour in case of bad weather or increased volcanic activity.

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Included in the Price:

✔️ Certified volcanological guide
✔️ Windproof jacket
✔️ Trekking poles
✔️ Helmet
✔️ Backpack
✔️ Insurance

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On Request:

➕ Extra accessories available:

• Winter gloves €5

• Neck warmer €5

➕ Additional services:

• Hotel/B&B pick-up (upon request)

• Hiking boots and a pair of socks €10

• Packed lunch

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Recommended Gear:

• High hiking boots

• Long socks

• Long hiking pants

• Gaiters

• Sunscreen

• Backpack (with 1.5–2 liters of water)

• Packed lunch and snacks

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Important Notes:

This excursion is recommended for trained hikers used to walking on sandy, loose, and rocky terrains, with possible exposed sections.
Health conditions (heart issues, asthma, vertigo) must be reported to the guide in advance.
The guide may suspend or modify the itinerary at any time for safety reasons related to weather or volcanic activity.

Hiking Active Summit Craters
Ascent of the active craters of Mount Etna

A unique experience at the top of the volcano

 Technical Details

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Included:

• ✅ Certified volcanological guide

• ✅ Helmet, windproof jacket, backpack

• ✅ Trekking poles

• ✅ Insurance

Not Included:

• ❌ Cable car round trip + 4×4 transfer one way only(€60)

• ❌ Food and water

On request:

• Hiking boots

• Packed lunch

• Hotel/B&B pick-up service

• Winter gear: gloves & neck warmer (€5 each)

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Recommended Gear:

• High-ankle hiking boots

• Long socks and long trousers

• Technical T-shirt + extra layer

• Wind/rain jacket

• Backpack with 1.5–2L of water

• Packed lunch & snacks

• Sunglasses, sunscreen, neck gaiter

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Important Info:

This trekking is suitable for trained hikers used to walking on rough volcanic terrain. Not recommended for people with asthma, heart conditions, or joint problems. The guide may modify or interrupt the tour due to weather or volcanic activity.