MOUNT ETNA SUMMIT HIKE
A unique experience on the active craters of Mount Etna
⏱️ Duration: About 5h
📏 Route Length: 6 km
🏔️ Altitude: 1900 m – 3000 m
📈 Elevation Gain: +500 m / -500 m
🎯 Difficulty: Medium/High ★★★☆☆
💶 Price: €90 (Volcano guide + gear) + €52 Cable Car
⚠️ Cable Car Ticket NOT included!
📌 Tour confirmed only with a minimum of 5 participants
🌞 The most requested hike in Sicily!
Join us for a breathtaking day or sunset hike up to 3000 meters, led by certified volcanological guides.
INTO ETNA runs small group adventures: max 10 guests per guide, for better safety and a more intimate volcano experience.
✨ Private tour available for €500 (cable car excluded)
🧰 Included in the price:
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🪖 Safety helmet
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🦯 Trekking poles
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🧥 Wind/rain jacket
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🎒 Hiking backpack
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🥾 High hiking boots
🗺️ PROGRAM:
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📍 Meeting Point: INTO ETNA Base – Nicolosi (Etna South)
🕥 Check-in: 10:30 AM
🕚 Departure: 11:00 AM -
🚠 Cable car from 1900 m to 2500 m
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🥾 Hike to 3000 m altitude
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🌋 Observation of fumarolic activity at the summit craters
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⛏️ Descent to the 2002-2003 eruption craters
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🌋 Visit to a lava tunnel and the most recent lava flow
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🌄 Stunning view over the Valle del Bove
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🚡 Return by cable car
❗ IMPORTANT INFO
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Minimum group size: 4 participants
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Recommended for hikers in good physical condition
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Not suitable for people with heart or respiratory issues
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Certified guides under law L.R. 28/96
🛡️ WHY CHOOSE INTO ETNA?
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🎓 Only certified volcano guides
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👥 Small groups: max 10 people
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🔥 Safe, authentic, personal experience
Mt.Etna Summit Hike :Welcome to the thrilling adventure of Hiking to the Summit Craters of Mount Etna! Give yourself the opportunity to explore one of the most active volcanoes in the world, the majestic Mount Etna.
Unique Experience at the Active Craters of Mount Etna
Join us for an unforgettable experience, led by local experts and specialized guides. Our treks to the Summit Craters of Mount Etna offer a complete immersion in the beauty and history of this extraordinary volcano.
Why Choose Our Treks?
- Experienced Guides: Our team of local guides is passionate and knowledgeable about the area, ready to share stories and secrets of Mount Etna.
- Unique Itineraries: We offer carefully selected routes to provide breathtaking views and the opportunity to explore active craters and unique volcanic landscapes.
Excursion Programm Mt.Etna Summit Hike :
- Meeting point: Into Etna point located in Central parking – Nicolosi Etna South
- Starting of the excursion : 1900 mt with Cable car we will reach 2500mt of altitude
volcanic, the trekking continues downhill to the theater of the eruption 2002-2003, offering a close look
to its beautiful craters and the visit of a lava flow tunnel.
The itinerary continues with the view on the highest edge of the Valle del Bove, allowing you to appreciate the
The excursion ends with the return, by cable car, to the square of Rifugio Sapienza.
BANNER
The alpine and volcanological guides are the only figures allowed to conduct on active volcanoes pursuant to
of the L.R. 28 of 6/4/96
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Trekking aimed at medium trained hikers, accustomed to moving on heterogeneous terrain.
- It is a good practice and correct for your own safety and the whole group of participants to know your own health conditions and make them present to the Guide, especially if they are related to heart problems, respiratory issue, osteo-articular, epileptic and vertigo.
- At the discretion of the guide, excursions may be changed or interrupted if weather conditions, environmental causes, or any volcanic risk, can represent a source of danger.
The excursion is forbidden to people with heart problems and respiratory problems.
What to Expect
Our treks vary in duration and difficulty to cater to all needs. From panoramic hikes to admire the sunrise or sunset, to more challenging adventures towards active craters, each trek is designed to provide unforgettable experiences.
First Safety of the Group:
We offer a experience only for small group: 1 guide for 12 people no more, we believe that in order to provide a better service, for security reasons and to have a more direct relation with you customers, we have given this ourselves this rule. We ensure you, you will appreciate!!!
Book Your Mt.Etna Summit Hike now!!!
Don’t miss the chance to have a unique experience at the Summit Craters of Mount Etna. Book your trek with us and let yourself be transported on a journey through the magnificence of this extraordinary volcano.
Other Etna Summit Excursion available:
Active Crater Etna 3350 by E-bike:https://intoetna.com/en/tours/summit-crater-etna-3350/
Etna Summit tour 2700 by E-bike:https://intoetna.com/en/prodotto/etna-summit-tour/
| TRAVEL PERIOD | May – November | ||||||
| MEETING POINT | Into Etna point : Central parking – Nicolosi Etna South 10:30 am | ||||||
| DURATION OF THE EXCURSION | 5 hours roughly | ||||||
| WHAT TO BRING | Sunglasses (sporty one if possible to protect from gusts of wind and volcanic sand), snacks, water 1,5 liter, Neck-warmer(highly recommended) | ||||||
| RECOMMENDED CLOTHING | Long technical trousers, sweatshirt, high trekking shoes (mandatory), high socks(mandatory),Boot gaiter(recommended) | ||||||
| PARTICIPANTS | 4 people Min up to a maximum of 10 people per guide.
For groups of more than 10 people contact Into Etna. |
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| MINIMUM AGE | 8 years old | ||||||
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ATTENTION
Communicate during the booking phase, in the notes, the presence of allergies, food intolerances or specific dietary regimes. Also communicate a second useful preferential date.
Depending on the weather conditions or the altitude limit imposed by the authorities that regulate the safety quotas on Etna, the Tour will be confirmed 48 hours before the event. Alternatively, a change of date or a similar tour will be proposed in the duration and services offered.
Small Groups
Mono/Bilingual Groups
Passionate and Expert Guide
Breathtaking Views
Summit Hiking
Unique and Curated Routes
Excursion Program & Safety
