Etna Summit Craters from Etna nord
ID: GYG447486-804373
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Country: Italy
Country: Italy
Duration: 05:00 hours
Description
Trekking to the summit craters that will allow us to discover the wild northern slope of Etna.
Trekking to the summit craters that will allow us to discover the wild northern slope of Etna.The departure will be from Piano Provenzana(1800mt) by 4x4 vehicle to Piano delle Concazza(2800mt). From here we will begin our trekking, which will take about 1.5 hours of walking in a volcanic desert with a view sweeping from the Aeolian Islands to the Gulf of Taormina, and will take us to the rim of the Central Crater, where we will be able to feel the volcano's breath and admire the deep crater depression and its colourful sulphur sublimates. Our tour will continue to the summit area to admire the Bocca Nuova, the South-East crater from a safe distance, and the North-East crater.
The descent will be along steep, fun volcanic sand gullies that will take us to Pizzi Deneri where we can admire the volcanic amphitheatre of Valle del Bove, a spectacular caldera 8 km long and 4 km wide.
After a lunch break, we will continue downhill along the Quarantore gullies with a splendid view of the 2002 eruptive fracture through a path rich in plant species endemic to Etna. We will end our trek in Piano Provenzana.
Duration: 5h
Difficulty: medium-high
Height difference: 600 +,1500-
Development: 12 KM
The hike is not recommended for heart patients and those suffering from vertigo,forbidden for children under 8 years.
Departure time: 8 am
Recommended clothing: trekking shoes, windproof jacket, sweatshirt, long trousers, gloves and hat, neck warmer to protect from gases and volcanic sand
A packed lunch and at least 1.5lt of water per person is recommended
Number of participants in group: minimum 5, maximum 10
The tour may be subject to change due to bad weather conditions or increased volcanic activity
Trekking to the summit craters that will allow us to discover the wild northern slope of Etna.The departure will be from Piano Provenzana(1800mt) by 4x4 vehicle to Piano delle Concazza(2800mt). From here we will begin our trekking, which will take about 1.5 hours of walking in a volcanic desert with a view sweeping from the Aeolian Islands to the Gulf of Taormina, and will take us to the rim of the Central Crater, where we will be able to feel the volcano's breath and admire the deep crater depression and its colourful sulphur sublimates. Our tour will continue to the summit area to admire the Bocca Nuova, the South-East crater from a safe distance, and the North-East crater.
The descent will be along steep, fun volcanic sand gullies that will take us to Pizzi Deneri where we can admire the volcanic amphitheatre of Valle del Bove, a spectacular caldera 8 km long and 4 km wide.
After a lunch break, we will continue downhill along the Quarantore gullies with a splendid view of the 2002 eruptive fracture through a path rich in plant species endemic to Etna. We will end our trek in Piano Provenzana.
Duration: 5h
Difficulty: medium-high
Height difference: 600 +,1500-
Development: 12 KM
The hike is not recommended for heart patients and those suffering from vertigo,forbidden for children under 8 years.
Departure time: 8 am
Recommended clothing: trekking shoes, windproof jacket, sweatshirt, long trousers, gloves and hat, neck warmer to protect from gases and volcanic sand
A packed lunch and at least 1.5lt of water per person is recommended
Number of participants in group: minimum 5, maximum 10
The tour may be subject to change due to bad weather conditions or increased volcanic activity
Highlights
- Discover the wild north side of Etna
- Admire the summit craters of Etna
- explore the different landscapes of the volcano
- learn about Etna's geological history
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
-The tour may be subject to change due to bad weather conditions or increased volcanic activity
-Pick-up at the hotel is excluded from the price
-The cost of the 4x4 is excluded from the price (40€ per person)
Meeting post will be in Piano Provenzana ,in front of Chiosco bar Mareneve. Coast of the parking is 3€
-Pick-up at the hotel is excluded from the price
-The cost of the 4x4 is excluded from the price (40€ per person)
Meeting post will be in Piano Provenzana ,in front of Chiosco bar Mareneve. Coast of the parking is 3€
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When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.