Etna excursion 3000 meters with 4x4 cable car and Trekking
Description
NO.B. THE CABLE CAR AND 4X4 TICKET MUST BE PAID AT THE MEETING POINT, 45 € PER PERSON IN CASH TO EXPEDITE CHECK-IN, THANK YOU. An unforgettable hike: ascent by cable car and 4x4 bus up to 2850m. From here the route begins on foot, a fascinating stage will be that on some extinct craters, eruptive vents and lava fractures. It will continue to Barbagallo craters at 3000 meters. From here you can observe the majestic Summit Craters You will visit the effusive mouth of the 2002 eruption and from here you will descend along the sands to Montagnola from where you will observe the Valle del Bove, a great volcano-tectonic depression. Breathtaking views that few other places in the world can convey. The return walk by cable car allows you to take a last look at this enchanting lunar landscape, for about 4 hours of total walking
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Itinerary
We start from the hut of the Etna Sud Alpine Guides, continue by cable car up to 2500 meters and then with an off-road vehicle we reach 2850 metres.
The first stop will be the viewpoint of the Valle del Bove, a large horseshoe-shaped volcano-tectonic depression located in the eastern sector of Etna, it is very important from a volcanological point of view as several outcrop along the walls. On fine days the view is breathtaking.
A very important stop is the Barbagallo crater at an altitude of about 3000 meters. Going up along the sandbanks, you will reach a lava flow channel dating back to the 2002 eruption. Going up the channel, you will arrive at the effusive mouth of the same eruption. we will continue towards Torre del Filosofo (2920 meters) along the recent still hot lava flows (21-05-2023). After the lunch break we will walk along the edge of the Barbagallo crater admiring the summit craters and the entire eastern coast of Sicily, from Taormina to Syracuse.
After the walk on the edge of the Barbagallo crater, before starting the descent, we would have the opportunity once again to admire the summit craters of Etna, Central Crater and South-East Crater, with their inevitable plume of gas.
The return by cable car will take place along channels of volcanic sand, admiring, on fine days, a breathtaking view, which ranges from the Ionian coast to the interior of Sicily.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- except for children under 6 years old
- Not recommended for travelers with respiratory problems
Reviews(638)
The trek was hard for me, a couch potato, but I did it. If I could do it, you can too lol. I told my guide I was giving up and he let me rest a little and convinced me to keep going. Good hiking boots and trekking poles are a must.
Thank you so much. Gruppo Guide Alpine Etna Sud.
An unforgettable experience and very well supervised by guides who take great care, thank you Marco for your excellent explanations illustrated by the volcano's Etna ash! 100% success!
Grazie mille per averci scelto, speriamo di rivederci presto. Gruppo Guide Alpine Etna Sud.
An experience you cannot really put into words. The landscape is otherworldly and the emotions you experience under an active volcano are one of a kind. Because of the ongoing eruption and the sudden bad weather, we couldn’t complete the whole tour, but thankfully Clara, our wonderful guide, made sure we got the most of the experience. She was sweet, competent and attentive, and made you curious and passionate about the volcano just like an excellent teacher would do. Will definitely come back for another experience. Thank you Clara!
Thank you so much. Gruppo Guide Alpine Etna Sud.
Amazing experience hiking up around the crater field to the rumbling of the current eruption. Very knowledgable and friendly guide. Def need a degree of fitness and be prepared to come home with volcanic ash/sand everywhere! Would recommend, we loved it
Thank you so much. Gruppo Guide Alpine Etna Sud.
This is a must if you visit Sicily! Even while Etna was erupting, we could still do the tour in alternate fashion. The guide kept us well informed and made us feel safe.
Thank you so much. Gruppo Guide Alpine Etna Sud.
Perfect excursion. The guides are very good. Important: glasses and something to cover your mouth if the volcano is active and bring something to eat for the quick stop on the excursion.
Thank you so much, we hope to see you soon.
We go with Clara our tourgide. She was very exiting about everything. She took a lot of photos wich you get after the tour. It was very amazing and wonderful or how she said wonderful!
Thank you so much. Gruppo Guide Alpine Etna Sud.
An absolutely amazing and unforgettable experience! Our Etna tour was truly one of the highlights of our trip to Sicily. Clara was a wonderful guide – extremely knowledgeable, friendly, passionate, and professional. She shared so many interesting facts and stories about Etna, making the whole experience not only beautiful and exciting, but also very informative. The atmosphere throughout the tour was fantastic, and everything was very well organized. Clara made us feel comfortable and taken care of from beginning to end, and you can really feel how much she enjoys what she does. We enjoyed every moment and would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Sicily and wanting to discover Etna in a special and memorable way with Clara.
Thnak you so much, we hope to see you soon. Gruppo Guide Alpine Etna Sud.
Wonderful day! We were lucky enough to see a lava flow! Our guide Clara was wonderful! She shared lots of information with us in very good French and, above all, her passion and positive energy! I recommend it!
Merci de nous avoir choisis et nous espérons vous revoir bientôt. À la prochaine. Gruppo Guide Alpine Etna Sud.
It was a wonderful experience, especially thanks to our guide, Clara, who accompanied us, making us have fun and experience every stage up to 3000m with enthusiasm. We were captivated by her intense passion as well as by the unique landscapes into which she transported us. It is truly true that competence makes the difference; this day would not have been so enriching and impactful if it hadn't been for our guide, who didn't let us miss a single detail: from the minerals, to the myths, to the plants that smell like lemon!!! We highly recommend this experience, especially because everything necessary for the trek is provided, allowing almost everyone to access it. It was amazing, thanks Claraaa!!! ❤️ From Padua, Chiara and Alice
Grazie mille a voi per averci scelto. Gruppo Guide Alpine Etna Sud.
