Etna, Summit Craters
Description
A trek that allows us to climb to the top of the The highest active volcano in Europe and to listen to the breath of a living mountain. The ascent is carried out by cable car and 4 × 4 minibuses up to an altitude of 2900m in the area of Torre del Filosofo, from here after about 1.5h of uphill walking you will arrive on the edge of the central crater from which you can observe the Bocca Nuova (3250m ), which opened in 1968, probably the most impressive crater. The itinerary could change due to the activity of the volcano or weather conditions
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Itinerary
The ascent is made by cable car and 4 × 4 minibus up to 2900m in the Torre del Filosofo area, from here after about 1.5h uphill walk you reach the edge of the central Crater from which you can see the Bocca Nuova (3250m ), opened in 1968, probably the most impressive crater. Going around the Bocca Nuova you find yourself on the edge of the Voragine, the heart of the Central Crater and from here going up a steep but short climb to the North East Crater, formed in 1911 and a veritable summit of Etna (3329m). From the top we can wander 360 ° with the eye, and if the day allows it, we can see the Aeolian Islands to the north. From the top we begin the long descent, steep but easy slope of ashes and scoria passing through the volcanic amphitheater of the Valle del Bove, a spectacular caldera of 8km of length and 4km of width, up to return to the station of arrival of the cable car at an altitude of 2500mt .
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for those with asthma problems
Reviews(290)
I had a great experience on the Mount Etna tour, thanks to our guide, Vincenzo. He was attentive, supportive, and clearly passionate about what he does. Since we weren’t very experienced with hiking, he regularly checked in on us to make sure we were doing okay, which we really appreciated. He also encouraged us to push a bit further to reach the crater, and I’m glad we did. Even though we were able to see just one crater, it was absolutely worth it. Overall, it was a memorable experience, and I would highly recommend this tour, especially with such a thoughtful guide.
Incredible experience with Vicenzo, who provided very interesting volcanological information throughout the hike in excellent French. The chosen itinerary allowed us to arrive directly at the edge of the crater and to be surprised by overlooking it. This will remain an unforgettable moment.
I went to the Etna summit craters tour with the guide Vincenzo. He was very passionate about Etna’s uniqueness and gave it over to us. All the atmosphere was really great and he cared that no one gets left out.
A superb experience close to Etna. Grand landscapes that inspire humility and leave unforgettable memories. A huge thank you to our guide, Vincenzo, for his fascinating explanations, his kindness, and those little passages that I prefer to keep secret… It’s up to you to discover them! I recommend this excursion without hesitation.
A magnificent experience. Vincente is an excellent guide and an incredible person. A talented professional with exceptional kindness. Thank you again for everything.
We were on Etna with our guide Vincenzo and the other group's guide Guiseppe at the end of May and it was an amazing experience. It was freshly snowed, beautiful views at the beginning. The guides were very nice, it was fun with them and we felt safe, there was a great atmosphere in the group. We learned a lot of interesting informations. The rented boots were very good. It was great!
It was a beautiful, impressive and interesting experience to reach the top, at two of the active craters of the Etna volcano. The guide we went with was very good and we felt wonderful. He gave us a lot of interesting information and was full of life.
Simone was a really good guide worried about the security of the group, showed us amazing views and explained us all of the story of Etna. We really recomend! Thank you!
We really thought it was a fantastic experience! . Lots of explanation from an experienced guide, hard walk but the least sporty in the group was well taken into account. Fantastic to be able to look into the crater of Mount Etna and hear the roar of volcanic activity! Highly recommended
The experience was exceptional and truly worth experiencing. Our guides were attentive and happy to climb with us, in addition to perfectly explaining the history of Mount Etna. Jackets, walking sticks, helmets, and shoes were provided to us. Thank you again!
