Lateral Craters Hike
Morning or Afternoon, all year round
| Duration | 3-4 hours |
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| Altitude Gain | +300m |
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| Green excursion | Without the use of tourist means of transport and mechanical systems, avoiding mass tourism places and itineraries |
| Meeting point | Piano Provenzana, North Etna |
A comprehensive introduction to our volcano and its trails through a half-day hike, for a deep understanding about geology, eruptive processes, botanics, and local culture.
For travellers who want to discover the hidden paths, endemic vegetation and breathtaking landscapes at middle altitude on the wild flanks of Etna, this hike allows us to explore several lateral craters and cold lava flows from recent and ancient eruptions of the volcano, covering altitudes between 1800m and 2100m on foot, away from beaten roads and touristic itineraries.
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Total:
60,00 € per person
Min. 2 people
Small group option: €60 p.p. (max. 9 hikers/guide)
Private option: €90 p.p. (min. 2 people)
Family promo: 30% discount on full price for kids from 4 to 12 years old
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Equipment
Required equipment: Hiking shoes (can be rented), 1L water, snowshoes (only in winter, 12€ rent)
Recommended equipment: Long trousers, backpack, wind/rain jacket (can be rented), fleece and gloves (cold season only), hiking sticks (optional, provided), cap, sunscreen, snack
Meeting point
Piano Provenzana (Etna Nord): It can be reached from the Mareneve regional road from Fornazzo (eastern side) and from Linguaglossa (north-eastern side). It is a well-paved, two-lane tourist road that can be traveled by any means of transport. At the meeting point there is a large paid car park (€3 for the whole day) with a bar, toilets and catering available.
Further information
Our hikes and tours start from meeting points that can be comfortably reached by road. The meeting times and locations are different with different tour options and throughout the year. These will be confirmed when booking each hike.
All the hikes that reach middle or high altitude and the active craters can be limited by volcanic activity, temporary restrictions, harsh weather, snow/ice coverage or other major inconveniences. Instead, if the hike or tour is cancelled by the partecipant, our cancellation policy is the following:
No fee until 48 hours before the trip
50% cancellation fee until 24 hours before the trip
100% cancellation fee on the day of the trip
Participants must follow all instructions provided before and during the excursion by the guide(s). Any action different from these will be excluded from insurance coverage.
Some images from the tour
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