Etna Volcano: South Side Guided Summit Hike
Overview
Each excursion is carried out in compliance with the levels of volcanic risk.
After the meeting and departure from Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza (Etna Sud), with the cable car and 4x4 jeep you reach an altitude of 2,800 meters and from here in about 2 hours of walking through lava flows and environments looking lunar, you reach the Etna Summit Craters at 3340mt. Here we will walk on the spectacular rim of the Central Crater, we will face the dizzying Northeast Crater and we will see at our side the famous Southeast Crater, author of the most recent and impressive eruptions. In addition to the vastness of the summit craters, you will admire a unique volcanic environment, with gas emissions, volcanic bombs and the sparkling colors of the ground thanks to the sublimation of various elements, including sulfur in particular. During the descent we will visit the craters of Barbagallo and cross a lava channel.
Once again at 2500 m with the Etna cable car we will return to the starting point.
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Trekking boots
- Trekking sticks
- Helmet
- Insurance and Volcanological Guides
✗ Not Included
- Bottle of water
- Snack and food
- Cable car and 4x4 jeep tickets (65€ per person) to be paid locally
- Pick up transfer service from Catania or around
- Wind jacket
Meeting & End Point
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Good to Know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- People have to be in a perfect physical conditions. The level is medium-high