Mt.Etna Hiking – Valle of Bove 

  • Experience duration: about 4/5 hours
  • Route length: 5/7 km
  • Altitude min-max: 2000/2500 m – 1800 m
  • Altitude difference: Positive + 150/700 m, Negative -150/700 m
  • Difficulty: Easy 2 stars /Moderately Strenuous 4 stars

Mt. Etna Hiking Tour:

Panorama dal Punto Panoramico della Valle Del Bove con Il cratere di Sud-Est sullo sfondo, la vetta dell'Etna
View of the Valle del Bove and Summit Crater of Etna erupting

This is one of the most beautiful Hiking experience you can do on Mount Etna. It’s an hike off the touristic path, that will take you to the Valle of Bove (Valley of Ox), an immense volcanic depression, from that moment you will have the view of the Summit Crater of Etna, all along an incredible path at the edge of this remarkable place, a wonderful hike experience that you will hardly forget.What else to say: LET’S GO!

ETNA one of the most powerful places in the world.

Program of Etna Excursion – Valle of Bove:

Meeting point:

Etna Trekking Valle del Bove
Mt.Etna Hiking  Valle del Bove – Dyke

1) INTO ETNA POINT (Parking Cable Car Etna South)9:30 am High season (from May to November)

2) INTO ETNA HEADQUARTER at 8:30 am Low season (March,April,December)

This is an hike excursion that will give us, the possibility to reach the most dramatic structure of Etna, Valle del Bove or Valley of Ox, an huge volcanic depression, you will be absolutely overwhelmed by the panorama in front of you, and hiking further up till over 2500 meters in order to be in front of the Summit craters

During hiking you can watch over the exclusive endemic flora and fauna of Etna, the crater of the southeast and the magical valley of the ox,  the east coast of Sicily and the coastline of Italy far away on the horizon.

From now on, thanks to the structure you will hike along the ridge of the valley till you reach the quote of 2500 meters next to a side crater, named Montagnola 2639m.

ETNA trekking Valle del Bove
ETNA trekking Valle del Bove

It is a flexible Hike experience that will fully satisfy all type of group, because whether you reach 2000 or 2500 you will always faced the Summit Crater,and the immense Valle del Bove

This tour has a reduced cost for under 13s

Why book an Hike Excursion with Into Etna?

  • Because for us, quality and attention to detail is fundamental.
  • We choose our routes, our guides and the way of carrying out the hiking experience to give the best possible involvment according to your needs, to ensure safety and fun; all with respect to customers and the environment; essential ingredients for an unforgettable adventure.
  • Join us for an extraordinary adventure that will take you to discover the natural, artistic and geological treasures of Sicily and Etna, through our experiences, our passion and our professionalism.

Insights and curiosities on the highlights of the Etna Excursion – Valle of Bove:

More Informations about Etna : https://www.ingv.it/en/stampa-e-urp/stampa/comunicati-stampa/5298-etna-scoperta-l-eta-della-valle-del-bove

TRAVEL PERIOD April – December
MEETING POINT 1)Into Etna Point: 9:30 am Parking Cable Car Etna South –  HIGH SEASON (from May to November)

2) Into Etna Headquarter : 8.30 am (Trecastagni) LOW SEASON (March, April, December)

DURATION OF THE EXCURSION 4/5 hours roughly
WHAT TO BRING Sunglasses, snacks, water 1,5 liters minimum recommended, spare clothing
RECOMMENDED CLOTHING Long technical trousers, sweatshirt, high trekking shoes (recommended) or low, high (recommended) or medium socks.
PARTICIPANTS 2 people up to a maximum of 10 x guide.
For groups of more than 10 people contact Into Etna.
MINIMUM AGE 7 years old
WHAT IS INCLUDED
Nature Guide certified and passionate Hiking poles
Torches ( Sunrise experience)NOT AVAILABLE 2024 Backpack
Transfer from Into Etna headquarter to the starting point of the excursion and vice versa (only in low season)
ON REQUEST
Hotel pick-up and drop-off service with additional charge(Communicate when booking)

trekking shoes, Waterproof Jacket, Gloves 10 euros for each item (please let us know your size and measurements when booking).

Into Etna – Hike and Bike experience:

Sunset on Etna:https://intoetna.com/en/tours/mount-etna-sunset/

Etna Experience:https://intoetna.com/en/tours/etna-summit-excursion/

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.

 


TOUR TO THE ORIGINS OF ETNA

After dawn you can join the tour “At the origins of Etna”

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Hike experience

paths away from tourist crowds, for an authentic hike experience on Etna
2

Beautiful scenery

Once we reach the Valle del Bove we’ll see the Top of Etna and a beautiful scenery all around
3

Expert Guide

Accompanied by experienced Nature guides, you will discover the unique geological, geodynamic and cultural history of Etna.
4

Hornitos

Visiting some Hornitos all aligned
5

Dynamic environments

we’ll see how impermanent and dynamic are the ambience while we will cross along the hiking
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Personal Challenge

Overcome yourself with a challenge to hike toward the Summit
Etna Trekking - La valle del bove
Etna excursion- Etna Eruption with lava flow rolling down to the Valle Del bove
Randonnée de l'Etna
Panorama dal Punto Panoramico della Valle Del Bove con Il cratere di Sud-Est sullo sfondo Cima dell'Etna
Panorama dal Punto Panoramico della Valle Del Bove con Il cratere di Sud-Est sullo sfondo Cima dell'Etna
Panorama dal Punto Panoramico della Valle Del Bove con Il cratere di Sud-Est sullo sfondo, la vetta dell'Etna
Panorama dal Punto Panoramico della Valle Del Bove con Il cratere di Sud-Est sullo sfondo, la vetta dell'Etna
Etna Trekking Valle del Bove Cratere di Sud-Est , vetta dell'Etna e Dicco intrusivo, roccia vulcanica intrusiva
Etna Trekking Valle del Bove Dicco intrusivo
Etna Trekking Valle del Bove
Etna Trekking Valle del Bove
Panorama dal Punto Panoramico della Valle Del Bove con Il cratere di Sud-Est sullo sfondo, la vetta dell'Etna
60,00 80,00 
One tour per person