Etna Summit Tour, until 3.340 meters with 4x4 vehicles and high quote trek.

NEWS (Last update Junuary 1st 2023)

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After the latest eruptions of the south-east crater, it is no longer possible to reach the central crater from the southern side (Rifugio Sapenza). The last eruptions destroyed the trail lead to the top, and the high level of volcanic risk due to the continuous activity of the southeast crater, inhibit whatever activites at high altitude in the south side. At the moment the only way to reach the summit of Etna is from the north side. From the north some special 4x4 vehicles rising up from Piano Provenzana station up to the Volcanological Observatory at 2.850 meters, here begin the high altitude trek that leads up to the central crater.

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PROGRAM

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The ascent trail from the north side offers unique landscapes and panoramic views. Geological forces and nature coexist in a unique and unrepeatable symbiosis, giving rise to woods, green oasis, volcanic canal dominated by pioneer plants, craters, rift. The high-altitude trekking will lead you to discover immense volcanic valleys, pyroclastic deposits, lava fields immersed in the so-called lunar landscape up to the hugeness of the central crater, from whose edge we will discover the processes and the titanic forces that have shaped the highest active volcano in Europe.

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ASCENSION STEPS

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Meeting Point at 7:45am at the Piano Provenzana station (Look start point);

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Ascent* by 4x4 vehicles up to the Volcanological Observatory of Pizzi Deneri at 2850 meters

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Start of the high altitude trek up to the central crater at an altitude of 3340 meters (470 meters of difference in level);

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Lunch break;

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Descent trek down to 2.850 meters;

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On boar 4x4 vehicles descent down to the Starting Station at 1800 meters above see level. Return time around 3.00pm.

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*from the north side will be not use the cable car

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ATTENTION ! 

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The excursions to the central crater of mount Etna are carried out only in safe conditions, it means during volcanic activity or bad weather conditions it is not possible guarantee the ascent to the summit area. In any case you will be notified for any cancellation or displacement with the possibility to do a different itinerary built based on the conditions of the volcano.

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WARNINGS !

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• This activity is recommended for sportive people

• This activity is recommended for hikers and trekkers

• This activity takes place at high altitudes, therefore it is possible to experience symptoms of fatigue

• The itinerary of this activity can be changed in every moment for the safety of participants

• This activity involves passages along exposed paths, so it is not recommended for those suffering of vertigo

• This activity is strongly not recommended for those suffering from cardiovascular, respiratory or hypertension problems

• The use of contact lenses is not recommended for this activity due to gases and volcanic ash

• You have to be aware of your health and communicate to the guide every types of problems about your psycho-physical state

• It's forbidden at pregnant take part at this activity