Trekking on top of the Etna volcano at 3300m with Elite Private service

Arrivare in cima al vulcano Etna é di certo l’esperienza più bella che si possa fare in Sicilia. É importante essere bravi camminatori ed essere abituati a fare sport regolarmente. The meeting with your volcanological guide is scheduled in Piano Provenzana at 7:45 am, here you will be welcomed and all the material necessary to face the climb will be provided. The excursion includes the climb up to 2900 m along the magnificent panoramic road that dates back the north side of the Etna, through special 4×4 vehicles authorized to access the Natural Park.The trekking on foot starts at an altitude of 2900 m for 3 km uphill to get to the crater, at the top of the volcano at 3300m. At the top of the volcano, you will admire the volcanic manifestations in progress in that instant: gas emissions, high temperature smokes, high pressure gas releases from the volcano crater and the magnificent colors of the crystals called sublimated. The route includes a visit to the central crater, the north east crater and the South East crater. Obviously the program can be varied according to volcanic conditions (gas emissions), atmospheric or for restrictions due to safety reasons. The descent from 3300 m to an altitude of 2800 m will be made on foot. The final return to the starting point with 4×4 vehicles will begin from 2800 m.

Departure / Meeting point North Etna – Piano Provenzana

Minimum number The departure is scheduled with a minimum number of 6 people

Opzione Servizio Standard SI (ottieni maggiori informazioni)

Difficulty For people who are used to doing sports regularly

Departure First time slot: 07:45 – Second time slot: 13:15

Highlights

Duration 4.5h
Total km on foot (A/R) 5.5km
Maximum arrival altitude 3300m
Professional guide
Hill difference in height 490m
Difference in altitude downhill 590m

Included

Volcanological guide service
Accident insurance
Trekking sticks
Mountain helmet
Extra stockings
Trekking shoes
Winter jackets
Exclusive elite service

Excluded

Car parking ticket (€5 all day)
Snack
Bottled water
Gloves
Hat
Large backpack
Long trousers (recommended)
K-Way / waterproof
Ticket (round trip) with 4×4 vehicles from 1800 m to 2900 m

Necessary equipment

1L of water per person
Snacks or energy bars
Wear clothing with layers *
High trekking shoes
Gloves and hat

* thermal jersey, softshell, wind jacket, padded jacket (especially in spring and autumn)

Recommended equipment

Large backpack
Trekking sticks
Long trousers (strongly recommended)
Bandana (as protection from volcanic gases)
Gaiters
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Lip stick
Waterproof jacket or k-way

NB: the equipment (jackets, shoes, snowshoes) if not included in the price of the experience, can be rented on the spot, at authorized rentals

WARNINGS

It is not recommended for those who do not usually carry out physical activity regularly.
The path develops at high altitude this facilitates the perception of fatigue or tiredness.
The experience is strongly not recommended for: cardiopathic, hypertensive or subject to respiratory problems.
Not recommended for those suffering from mental diseases (psychiatric or psychological) with emotional and/or behavior disorders.
Not recommended for pregnant women over 4 months of pregnancy.
Suitable for children over 12 years of age
Not recommended for those suffering from dizziness or dizziness.
Important to identify and always communicate any guidance: insecurities, physical or health problems.
The excursion is performed in compliance with the rules about access to the craters at the top, variables according to the volcanic risk levels at the time the tour is performed.
It is important to have the awareness that trekking develops on unstable, disconnected and long crater hems, it is very important to always pay due attention.
The guide can take responsibility for suspending or postponed the excursion in the event of force majeure events such as: bad weather, volcanic eruption, health problems of the guide, which can affect the continuation of the experience or compromise the safety of individuals or the group .
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