Etna winter trekking tour

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Place: Catania

Duration: 5 hours

Language: English, Italian, French

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Guided Tour

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Do this because

Admire the snowy landscapes of Mount Etna
Visit the edge of Valle del Bove
Walk in snowy and frozen ground with crampons

What to expect

Live a unique adventure and admire breathtaking views on this guided excursion on Etna. Accompanied by an expert volcanological guide, immerse yourself in the typical winter landscapes and admire Etna in all its beauty.

Taking into account the climatic and snowy conditions of the period, you will climb, equipped with good equipment and crampons, up to about 3000 meters of altitude. The icy and snowy ground makes this excursion an activity for experienced hikers. Meet your group, and departure from Rifugio Sapienza, with the cable car that will take you to an altitude of 2500mt, from here you will walk up to 3000 meters through long stretches of snow and visiting the cone of 2001, Valle del Bove, and the craters Barbagallo, from which you will have the chance to admire the top of Etna. On the way back, if the snow conditions allow, you will visit a lava channel and return to the upper station of the cable car that will take you to the starting point.

At the discretion of the guide and for safety reasons, given the continuous and unpredictable evolution of volcanic activity, the excursions may be subject to change and, above all, may be modified according to weather conditions and volcanic activity.

Please note that the tour could undergo variations and, above all, could be modified according to weather conditions, snow conditions and volcanic activity
This tour is suitable for expert hikers, it requires training, and good fitness and health conditions
This activity is strongly discouraged for people with heart problems, asthma and dizziness
Please wear appropriate necessary winter equipment
The minimum age for this tour is 14 years old
Please note, the tickets for the cable car (€50 per person) are not included in the price and should be paid in cash on spot