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Excursion to the top of Mount Etna for experienced hikers

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This excursion will take you to the Central Crater of Etna from Piano Provenzana. You will start the ascent with a 4x4 jeep (not included in the tour fee), that will take you to the entrance of the trail. Hiking with your group, you will reach the altitude of 3300 meters.On the way uphill the altitude difference will be around 470m. From the top you will be able to admire the grandeur, the uniqueness and the processes of this extraordinary volcanic environment, combined with the spectacle of the panorama that can be enjoyed from the roof of Sicily. To descent you will walk on the same path used at the time of the ascent, while the last part will be carried out inside channels consisting of soft and friable volcanic slag, on which you can walk easily without any problem by adopting the necessary precaution. The hike downhill will take you back to Piano Provenzana at an altitude of 1800. The total distance of the hike is around 11.2km, and you will reach an altitude of 3300m. The height difference uphill is of 470m, while downhill is of 1500m.This tour is suggested for experience hikers.
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About Excursion to the top of Mount Etna for experienced hikers
About Excursion to the Top of Mount Etna for Experienced Hikers
This tour takes you to the Etna crater from Piano Provenzana. You will start climbing by 4x4 jeep (not included in the tour fee) which will take you to the trail entrance. Hiking with your group, you will reach an altitude of 3,300 meters. On the way up, the altitude difference will be approximately 470 meters. From the top, you will admire the grandeur, uniqueness, and processes of this extraordinary volcanic environment, combined with the spectacular views you can enjoy from the 'roof of Sicily'. For the descent, you will walk along the same path used for the ascent, while the final section will be walked inside a channel composed of soft and fragile volcanic slag, where you can walk easily without any problems, taking the necessary precautions. The downhill hike will bring you back to Piano Provenzana at an altitude of 1,800 meters. The total distance of the hike is approximately 11.2 kilometers, and you will reach an altitude of 3,300 meters. The ascent has an altitude difference of 470 meters, while the descent has an altitude difference of 1,500 meters. This tour is recommended for experienced hikers.
Why Excursion to the Top of Mount Etna for Experienced Hikers is a must
Experience the grandeur and uniqueness of the volcanic environment, with spectacular views from Mount Etna's summit at an altitude of 3,300 meters. This tour is designed for experienced hikers.
Top things to do at Excursion to the Top of Mount Etna for Experienced Hikers
The main activity is hiking to conquer the Etna crater summit. It starts with a 4x4 jeep ride to the trail entrance, followed by a group hike to the highest point at 3,300 meters to enjoy views from the 'roof of Sicily'. The descent involves walking the same path, with a section through a channel of volcanic slag.
How to get to Excursion to the Top of Mount Etna for Experienced Hikers
Starting from Piano Provenzana, a 4x4 jeep (not included in the tour fee) takes you to the hiking trail entrance.
Location of Excursion to the Top of Mount Etna for Experienced Hikers
Etna crater, starting from Piano Provenzana.
Know Before You Go
This tour is recommended for experienced hikers, as the total hiking distance is approximately 11.2 kilometers with significant altitude differences. Extra caution should be exercised when walking in the soft and fragile volcanic slag channel. The 4x4 jeep service fee is not included in the tour fee.