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Piano Provenzana: Mount Etna Hiking Trip to 3,380 Meters

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Highlights

Learn about the volcano and its eruptions with a guide leading the way

Reach the summit of the Mount Etna volcano at an altitude of 3,380 meters

Trek on the side of Mount Etna that is less frequented by the tourist crowds

Itinerary

Experience Europe's highest active volcano on a guided trek on Mount Etna. Reach 3,380 meters via a combination of on-foot travel and transportation by an off-road 4x4 vehicle. Admire ancient craters and lava flows.

Departing from Piano Provenzana, ride on an off-road vehicle along a panoramic path that leads up to the north side of Mt. Etna. Travel through ancient craters and recent lava flows up to 2,925 mt. Then, start the ascent (470 mt positive level difference) on foot.

Trek on a path surrounded by volcanic bombs and scoria, then reach the Central Crater at a height of 3,380 mt. Stop to admire this extraordinary volcanic environment, combined with the spectacle of the panorama that can be enjoyed from the roof of Sicily (weather dependent).

For the descent, go back along the same path. Walk inside small channels with soft and friable volcanic scoria to a height of 2,825 mt. From this point, finish the hike on the off-road vehicles back down to Piano Provenzana.

Product details

Join an exciting hiking trip up to Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. Ride an off-road vehicle from an altitude of 1,800 meters to 2,965 meters, then continue on foot to 3,380 meters.

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What's included

Extra backpack

Extra socks

Protective helmets

Trekking poles

Trekking shoes

Volcanological guide

Windbreaker

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Parking ticket (€5 for the entire day on weekdays and €8 on Sundays and public holidays.)

Transportation in 4x4 (€60 to be paid in cash on the day)

Eligibility

adult: 18–99 years old

child: 1–12 years old

Change & cancellation policies

If a cancellation request is submitted before 7:45 AM, 1 day(s) prior to the date of use, no cancellation fee will be charged.

If a cancellation request is submitted after 7:45 AM 1 day(s) before the date of use, a fee of 100% will be charged.

If a discount is applied, the cancellation fee will be calculated based on the original price before the discount and will not exceed the amount paid.

Partial refund is not available.

Important note

• The trekking is for moderately trained hikers (being a path that develops at high altitude).

• This activity requires a minimum of 8 participants in total.

• The trek may be cancelled if the minimum number of participants is not reached.

• In the event of bad weather conditions, you will be contacted as soon as possible about any cancelations or modifications to the tour.

• The route requires ascending and walking along the crater edges, and this may cause dizziness to participants who get dizzy easily.

• This trek is for moderately trained hikers because it involves hiking on a path that develops at a high altitude.

• Without adequate hiking shoes, you are not covered by insurance.

• Please note that gloves and hats in spring and autumn are not included, so please bring your own.

Items recommended to bring:

Cash

Comfortable clothes

Food and drinks

Hat

Hiking shoes

Jacket

Packed lunch

Rain gear

Sunglasses

Sunscreen

Warm clothing

Water

Weather-appropriate clothing

Windbreaker

Not allowed items:

High-heeled shoes

Luggage or large bags

Shorts

Sleeveless shirts

Swimwear

Not suitable for:

People afraid of heights

People with back problems

People with epilepsy

People with heart problems

People with high blood pressure

People with low level of fitness

People with mobility impairments

People with pre-existing medical conditions

People with respiratory issues

People with vertigo

Pregnant women

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