Trekking2,800 mSummit Craters
The top of Europe's highest active volcano
A 4x4 bus ride up to 2,800 m followed by a guided trek towards Etna's summit craters with a certified volcanological guide.
- Duration
- ≈ 5 hours
- Difficulty
- Price
- 120 €
The craters of Etna North's last great eruption
2002 Craters
A 3-hour trek through pine woods, lava flows and the four extinct craters of the 2002 eruption on Etna's northern slope.
- Duration
- ≈ 3 hours
- Difficulty
- Price
- 35 € per person
- Departure
- 9:30 am
- Start altitude
- 1,800 m
- Max altitude
- to be confirmed
The ideal first encounter with Etna: a trek of about 3 hours discovering the four extinct craters of the 2002 eruption — the one that reshaped the northern slope and Piano Provenzana itself.
The route crosses landscapes that change with every step: pine woods that survived the lava, lava channels, ash fields and the now-silent cones of the eruption.
Suited to anyone with moderate fitness looking for an authentic experience away from the standard tourist routes, told by a guide who was born on this slope.
Itinerary
9:30 am · 1,800 m
Meeting at Piano Provenzana
Meet the guide and start the trek.
≈ 11:00 am
The four craters of 2002
Ascent along the scenic route to the eruption craters.
12:30 pm · 1,800 m
Descent and return
Back to Piano Provenzana.
The guide reserves the right to change, postpone or cancel the tour if weather or volcanic activity endanger participants' safety. If cancelled: refund or reschedule.
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Questions about this tour
Is it suitable for children?
Yes: it is the tour we recommend to families. About 3 hours at a relaxed pace with stops, on trails with no exposed sections. Roughly from age 6, for children used to walking.
How much walking is there?
About three hours in total there and back, with moderate elevation gain between 1,800 and 2,000 metres. The ground is ash and lapilli: closed hiking shoes are required.
What will I see?
The four cones of the 2002 eruption, the lava channels, the forest that survived and, on clear days, the Ionian coast. The guide tells the story of the eruption that reshaped Piano Provenzana.
Does it run in winter?
With snow and suitable conditions a winter version can be offered: contact us to check the period you have in mind.
Before you go: practical guides
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- Duration
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- Difficulty
- Price
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