Etna Trekking Tour half-day
We take you to discover one of the most enchanting landscapes of Sicily: the excitement of an adventure in the characteristic Etna landscapes cannot be missed in your vacation in our island!
- 5 hours
- Minimum participants: 2
- € 60.00 adults; € 45.00 children 3-10 years old
Etna Trekking Tour half-day
You will enjoy breathtaking views of Etna’s slopes, have the opportunity to see up close and touch ancient lava flows, walk on the edge of typical Etna “buttonhole” craters (“bottoniera”), explore a lava flow cave, and appreciate a typical Sicilian landscape with its crops and rural villages. A hike suitable for all ages, from beginners to experts.
An expert of the area will accompany you throughout the excursion, telling you stories, anecdotes and unique features of Etna. We will do our best to create a friendly and fun atmosphere, leaving you with happy memories of this adventure we had together!
Itinerary Etna Trekking Tour half-day
Climb aboard a comfortable SUV or minivan (up to 8 passengers per vehicle) and immerse yourself in Etna’s wilderness. The first leg of the half-day Etna trekking tour will bring you face to face with the lava front of October 27 2002, the largest eruption in recent times. We will visit the farthest point reached by this immense lava flow that destroyed Piano Provenzana and part of the Ragabo Pine Forest.
We will set off again through the picturesque Ragabo Forest, following the Mareneve Road, until we reach the starting point of the Monti Sartorius Craters trekking trail, near Rifugio Citelli. Our hike will resume on foot, we will move along a typical Etnean path surrounded by nature, among centuries-old birch trees and fascinating “buttonhole” side craters: the Sartorius Mountains.
This is a walk of easy difficulty, suitable for everyone. The trail, about 3km long with an elevation gain of 110 meters, winds along the northeastern slope of Etna, taking us from an elevation of 1665m to about 1775m above sea level. You will enjoy unique views of the volcano and the majesty of the landscape around us.
If you may be interested in learning more about the origin of the name of these craters, we refer you to this article dedicated to the famous volcanologist Wolfgang Sartorius.
Concluding our fun excursion to the Sartorius Mountains, we will immerse ourselves in Etna’s fascinating history by exploring the Grotta dei Ladroni, also known as Grotta dell Nevi. Equipped with helmets and flashlights, we will venture into this lava flow tunnel, a true journey through time to discover the formation of the volcano.
The cave is located in Piano delle Donne at an altitude of 1540m. The history of the “Cave of Thieves” is also linked to human resourcefulness, as evidenced by the date engraved on a stone at the entrance: 1776. In times past, the cave was also used as a snowpit, accumulating snow in the winter months and then reselling it in the warmer months. The cave was then expanded, steps were dug into the lava, and holes were drilled in the top to facilitate the accumulation of snow.
- If this half-day Etna itinerary interests you but you would prefer a longer experience, to spend the whole day together, we definitely recommend our Etna and Alcantara Gorges excursion.
- You will experience the same emotions described in this tour and in addition you will enjoy a typical Sicilian lunch, included in the price, and visit another unique place in the Etna landscape, the spectacular lava canyon of the Alcantara Gorges!
Etna Trekking Tour half-day details
- Adults price (10 years and older): € 60.00 per person
- Children price (3-10 years old): € 45.00 per person
- Children (under 3 years old): free
- Departure time: 09:00
- Return time: 14:00
- April to May:
Variable weather and temperatures, we recommend winter clothing with layers and sneakers. - June to September: Warm temperatures, we recommend summer clothing with t-shirt, trousers or shorts, and sneakers. However, we suggest bringing a light jacket or a k-way in case of passing rain. Optionally, to protect yourself from the sun, you can bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
- October: Variable weather and temperatures, we recommend winter clothing in layers and sneakers.
- November to March: We recommend winter clothing with a jacket, long trousers, winter hat, and waterproof or hiking shoes (available on request).
- Difficulty: easy
- Length: approx. 3km
- Maximum altitude: 1780m a.s.l.
- Altitude difference: approx. 100m
Year-round
- Pick up available
- Free upon request (within 30 km of Linguaglossa)
Upon request
What's included in the half-day Etna Trekking Tour
- Tour by SUV or minivan
- Off-road to the 2002 lava front, through the Ragabo pine forest
- Trekking on the Sartorius Craters on the north-eastern slope of Etna, UNESCO heritage craters
- Exploration of "Grotta dei Ladroni", a lava flow cave
Included
- Transportation
- Guide
- Insurance
- Helmet and flashlight
- Hiking poles (upon request)
- Water bottle
Excluded
- Trekking shoes (€ 5.00/pair)
- Anything not described in included
€60.00 per person
€ 45.00 children 3-10 years old
Free for children under 3 years old
- Free cancellation
- No prepayment
- 100% satisfaction guaranteed
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