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Excursion to the top of Mount Etna - Only Guide Service

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clock5 hours

Overview

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

What's Included

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

What to Expect

    Discover the summit area of the volcano.You will climb on foot along the paths made up of volcanic bombs and slag to the edge of the craters of the Etna volcano.Here you will admire the phenomena, surrounded by the gases of the hot fumaroles and the colors of the crystals (sublimation process) that color the rocks.All combined with the explanations provided by our regularly qualified volcanological guides. Schedule: • Meeting at the parking lot in front of Esagonal Bar at 08:30 •Departure planned at 09:00AM •Initial briefing •Buying tickets for transport services together with your guide. •Arrival at a height of 2500mt with the cable car. •Start of the trekking route of 5km till the Summit Craters •Trekking downhill for 5 km till the arrival point of the cable at a height of 2500mt •Trip back to Rifugio Sapienza 1900mt •Total time:5 hours •Total kilometres:9,5 km •Difficulty:for experienced hikers Recommended equipment: K-way - Hat and gloves (according to the season) - Long pants.

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