Etna winter trekking tour
Activities

Etna winter trekking tour

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$102.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian, French
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 5 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Admire the snowy landscapes of Mount Etna
  • Visit the edge of Valle del Bove
  • Walk in snowy and frozen ground with crampons
What to expect

Live a unique adventure and admire breathtaking views on this guided excursion on Etna. Accompanied by an expert volcanological guide, immerse yourself in the typical winter landscapes and admire Etna in all its beauty.

Taking into account the climatic and snowy conditions of the period, you will climb, equipped with good equipment and crampons, up to about 3000 meters of altitude. The icy and snowy ground makes this excursion an activity for experienced hikers. Meet your group, and departure from Rifugio Sapienza, with the cable car that will take you to an altitude of 2500mt, from here you will walk up to 3000 meters through long stretches of snow and visiting the cone of 2001, Valle del Bove, and the craters Barbagallo, from which you will have the chance to admire the top of Etna. On the way back, if the snow conditions allow, you will visit a lava channel and return to the upper station of the cable car that will take you to the starting point.

At the discretion of the guide and for safety reasons, given the continuous and unpredictable evolution of volcanic activity, the excursions may be subject to change and, above all, may be modified according to weather conditions and volcanic activity.

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What's included
  • check Volcanological guide
  • check Trekking shoes
  • check Helmet
  • check Insurance
What's not included
  • x_not_included Cable car tickets
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Where

Rifugio Giovanni Sapienza, Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza, 95030 Nicolosi CT, Italy

Meeting point:
Meet your guide at Ashàra Info Point located in Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza inside Terrazza dell'Etna restaurant.
What to remember
  • Please note that the tour could undergo variations and, above all, could be modified according to weather conditions, snow conditions and volcanic activity
  • This tour is suitable for expert hikers, it requires training, and good fitness and health conditions
  • This activity is strongly discouraged for people with heart problems, asthma and dizziness
  • Please wear appropriate necessary winter equipment
  • The minimum age for this tour is 14 years old
  • Please note, the tickets for the cable car (€50 per person) are not included in the price and should be paid in cash on spot
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Provider
Ashàra Etna & Stromboli Guides
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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