Hiking Mount Etna: Etna walking tour.
For the more demanding hikers a moderate hiking trail of Mount Etna up to 2200 mt!
FULL-DAY
Up to 2200 mt
Difficulty
Moderate
Sporty HIKE On Mount Etna
Explore the hidden beauties of the volcano with this spectacular Etna sport hike. Pack your backpack and come with us for this exciting walking tour! A full day tour together with our expert guide who will take you to unexplored areas all not accessible by car. Walk over old lava flow, visit a lava cave and the impressive caldera “Valle del Bove”. If you are a hike lover and you love mountains, this is the excursion that is right for you. It is a sporty hike and therefore not indicated for people who are not trained.
Hiking Mount Etna
Tour highlights
- Sporty hike between extinct craters and caves
- Visit a lava tube
- View of the caldera “Valle del Bove”
- Spectacular panorama at 2200 mt above sea level
” Hiking Mount Etna is a challenge that is both exhausting and incredibly satisfying. “
Tour Prices and Details.
Title
Tour Guide available in the following languages.
English, Français, Español, Deutsche
Children discount.
Children under 12 years benefit of a 10€ discount.
Hiking Mount Etna
Full description
This extraordinary hiking tour starts in the morning, you choose whether to meet us at the starting point or to our meeting point or to take advantage of the pick-up / drop-off service from your accommodation (we serve the areas between Catania and Taormina).
The journey begins with our 4WD vehicles in the direction of the volcano. In addition to directing you on the choice of your tasty packed lunch offered at our meeting point (packed lunch included in the “Meeting Point” and “Transfer” option), the guide will begin to illustrate the history and legends that populate Etna.
Once you get to the starting point, the real hike begins. The path is approx. 7 km for a duration of about 6 hours. It is a moderate route between old lava flows, lava cave, the famous caldera “Valle del Bove” and overflowing nature. You will reach an altitude that allows you to admire the panorama below with the Ionian Sea in the background.
On these nature trails among lava caves and native plants you will discover the true essence and secrets of the volcano. At lunch time we will do a break on a beautiful outdoor scenery, where you can have your chosen packed lunch. Being a sports excursion, we do not recommend anyone who suffers from respiratory or motor problems in general to participate in this tour.
As an expert of the territory, the guide will evaluate the volcano’s weather and geodynamic conditions and consequently will develop the route in such a way as to obtain the best profit both in terms of sport trekking and in terms of view and panorama.
“ For regular and intensive walkers who are visiting Sicily “
Recommended equipment
Hiking boots, hiking pant, fleece, warm / breathable / waterproof hiking jacket, gloves, hat, scarf / bandana, sunglasses, backpack.
Sneakers or low trail shoes are not suitable!
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For more information about access to the Etna volcano, you can consult the following links:
Parco Dell’Etna – National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology – Mount Etna News
