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.