South Etna Summit Craters
South Etna Summit Craters
Cable Car + Hike Up to 3000 m Sporty Level
Hiking to the top is one of the most exciting experiences you can have: lunar landscapes, volcanic fields, basalts, recent lava flows, fumaroles and the amazing active craters Accompanied by volcanological guides, the only authorized and competent to make you live a unique and safe experience.
Program
- Meet at Refuge Sapienza, altitude 1900 m, to climb by cable car up to 2500 m.
- Hiking up to 3000 m (variable) to the old refuge destroyed by recent eruptions. Base Crater SE (southeast).
- This excursion includes the visit of two recently extinct craters characterized by fumarole activity, a lava tunnel and the spectacular Bove Valley.
- Slope + 500m, Duration 5 hours, Distance 7 km, Difficulty EE (hiker).
- Tariff in a group € 120 per person including cable car cost. The group is confirmed with a minimum of 4 people. Private tour on request.
- Official Volcano Guide: French, English.
- Mountain equipment included: shoes, pole sticks, helmet.
- A Picnic: sandwich, water, fruit.
- The excursion may be modified or cancelled at any time for safety reasons due to volcanic activity or weather conditions.
Warning
Not suitable for people with asthmatic problems, cardiovascular. Trekking requires physical effort. It may not be suitable for people who do not exercise regularly or who are not accustomed to significant slope.
Link a: Shared Tours and Transfers
This a full customizable tour for your group.
For shared tours you can have a look here.
Travel Agency & Tour Operator
Via dei Castagni 2
95039 Trecastagni (CT- ITALY)
D.D.S. n.310/S7 – 25/03/2024
Polizza Assicurativa R.c. Allianz
N. 505474161