Trek to the top of Mount Etna (3345 m) - Difficultly level: very hard - Transfers from Catania & lunch included

Trek to the top of Mount Etna (3345 m) - Difficultly level: very hard - Transfers from Catania & lunch included

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Climbing Mount Etna and reaching the highest point of the volcano at 3345 metres
Your volcanologist guide
Access to the cable car and shuttle bus up to 2950 metres
The picnic lunch in the heart of the Sicilian volcanic park

Essential information *

Duration
10 hours

Languages

French
English
Spanish
Italian

Starting time
7:30 AM

* All details will be sent to you upon reservation.

Description

***IMPORTANT: Due to the high activity levels seen in Etna since the beginning of 2021, it is no longer possible to access its summit. A current Italian government order prohibits climbing above 2750 metres***

Trek to the top of Mount Etna, Europe's highest and most active volcano, and enjoy breathtaking views of Sicily!

You'll be picked up from your hotel and set off in the direction of Etna National Park. Once you arrive at the Sapienza refuge, you'll board a cable car and arrive at an altitude of 2500 metres. You'll continue your ascent of the volcano by shuttle and enjoy the view at 2950 metres: a breathtaking magical landscape to behold!

With your volcanologist guide by your side, you'll then begin the approximately 3-hour hike (400-metre elevation gain) to the top of Etna's north-east crater. This is the highest point in the park at 3345 metres altitude. You'll get to see the smoking crater of Europe's highest active volcano right up close. 

After enjoying the panoramic views, you'll head back down to 3000 metres for a picnic lunch. When you hit 2500 metres, you'll take the cable car down to 2000 metres. 

In the afternoon, you'll explore a volcanic cave. Your guide will provide you with the necessary equipment to explore the depths of the volcano in complete safety. You'll have the opportunity to learn more about caving and volcanic eruptions.

Throughout your hike, you'll enjoy the great views and getting plenty of information from your guide. 

Once the tour is over, you'll be driven back to your hotel in Catania.

Good to know

  • Availability: every day from April to October (except in exceptional circumstances)
  • Meeting times and place: 7:30 am at your hotel in Catania. The exact time and meeting place will be reconfirmed after booking
  • This tour involves walking approximately 6 hours in total. This is a difficult high altitude hike (a lot of elevation changes required to reach 3330 metres). For this reason, the tour is not open to the following people: people with reduced mobility, asthma, blood pressure issues, heart disease, obesity, and people who are pregnant or have recently had surgery. The activity is also not recommended for children and teenagers
  • Please wear sturdy, closed sports or hiking shoes and thick socks. Don't forget to bring a jacket as the temperature at higher altitudes can be lower (about 10 to 15 degrees cooler than in Catania). If necessary, you can borrow equipment. Please inform us when booking if required. Just to let you know, loaned equipment may be a little dated
  • Wearing a helmet is obligatory
  • The tour itinerary can change depending on the weather conditions and according to restrictions imposed by the local authorities. Whatever the reason, our local tour operator will inform you in advance. In the event of a cancellation, an alternative date or a refund will be offered to you
  • The tour will be led by a multilingual guide who will alternate between various languages
  • IMPORTANT INFORMATION: you are free to visit Mount Etna up to 2500 metres in altitude. Between 2500 and 3345 metres, you must be accompanied by an official guide. 

Price includes

  • Day trip to the heart of Etna National Park
  • The hike to the top of the volcano (3300 metres high)
  • Ticket for the cable car and access to the shuttle bus up to 2950 metres
  • Your volcanologist guide
  • Transfers from your hotel in Catania and back
  • Picnic lunch
  • Equipment if required: shoes and jacket (must be requested when booking)
  • Helmet and torch for the visit of the cave

Price doesn’t include

  • Tips (optional)
  • Any other extras

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