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Etna’s Summit Craters:Guided tour+Cable car+jeep(one way) for experienced hikers

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Duration

clock5 hours

Overview

    Discover the top of the highest active volcano in Europe with a licensed Volcano Guide. This place, rich in charm, put together the man's curiosity and the mysterious face of the volcano.

    - Possibility of renting shoes or jackets on site.

    Schedule:
    Meeting at the parking lot in front of Esagonal Bar at 08:30.
    Departure planned at 09:00AM.
    Initial briefing and buying of the tickets for the cable car (round-trip) and for the 4x4 jeeps (one way).
    Arrival at a height of 2500 mt with the cable car.
    Departure with 4x4 jeeps towards Torre del Filosofo at a height of 2900 mt.
    Start of the trekking route of 3 km till the Summit Craters - altitude 3250 mt.
    Trekking downhill for 6,5 km till the arrival point of the cable at a height of 2500 mt.
    Trip back to Rifugio Sapienza, 1800 mt.
    Total time: 5 hours
    Total kilometres: 9,5 km
    Difficulty: For excursionists accustomed to walk at altitude - E (Excursionists).

    Recommended equipment:
    K-way / Hat and gloves (according to the season) / Long pants.

What's Included

  • Insurance in case of accidents
  • Entry/Admission to Mount Etna
  • Trekking poles, trekking shoes, helmets, warm jacket, extra socks, extra backpack
  • Licensed Volcano Guide

What to Expect

    Trekking in small groups! Ascent with off-road vehicles along the panoramic path on the northern side of the volcano, till a height of 2825 mt. From this point we start the ascent on foot on a path surrounded by volcanic scoria and bombs. After doing 470mt positive level difference, we will reach the edge of the Central Crater (main crater of the volcano), at an altitude of 3300 mt. There we will stop to admire the uniqueness and the processes of the volcanic environment. the descent is planned on foot from 3300 to 1800 meters for about 7 kilometers, passing through large gullies full of soft volcanic sand to the starting point of the excursion. Total kilometers (round-trip):12 km Max altitude reached:3300 mt Min altitude reached:1800 mt Total climb uphill:470 mt Total climb downhill:1500 mt - The long descent could be harder than the climb, as you descend 1500 meters of negative altitude. Difficulty: Absolutely suitable for experienced hikers.

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