• Mount Etna - Begin at 1,900 meters. After checking in and obtaining tickets with the guide, take the cable car up to 2,500 meters, where the trek commences. Ascend approximately 500 meters over lava fields, craters, lava channels, and hot fumaroles to reach 3,000 meters—the highest altitude permitted by summit regulations—at the base of the South-East Crater, Etna’s most active cone.
  This tour covers the upper slopes of Mount Etna, Europe’s tallest active volcano and the second most active in the world. The path remains above 2,500 meters, offering safe, regulated summit views. From a secure distance, admire the South-East Crater, the origin of many recent eruptions; access to the cone is restricted by Zafferana and Civil Protection due to extreme heat, instability, and potential collapses when magma is near the surface.
  Descent: walk from 3,000 meters to the cable car station, then take the cable car back to the starting point.
  Duration: approximately 5 hours • Distance: around 6.5 km • Elevation Gain: about 500 meters (may vary) • Difficulty: E – suitable for hikers accustomed to high altitudes.

• Authorized vulcanological guide
• Accident insurance
• Trekking poles, trekking shoes, helmets, warm jacket, extra socks, extra backpack
• Entry/Admission to Mount Etna

• 52€ per person to be paid on site: tickets for cableway (round trip)
• Parking ticket
• Snowshoe rental at a cost of € 15 per person in case of deep snow (to be paid to your guide who will provide the equipment)
• Transport service from your accommodation
• Hat and gloves

The journey begins at an elevation of 1,900 meters, where participants will check in and purchase tickets with their guide before boarding the cable car to 2,500 meters. From this point, an extraordinary hike commences, ascending approximately 500 meters in altitude. The trek traverses recent snow-covered lava flows, expansive craters, striking lava channels, and hot fumaroles emitting high-temperature gases. The climb reaches 3,000 meters—the highest altitude currently allowed, subject to volcanic risk levels ⚠️—at the base of the South-East Crater, Etna’s most active and impressive cone.

This path offers an immersive experience of Europe’s highest active volcano, providing rare, close-up views of ongoing volcanic activity and the dramatic landscape sculpted by recent eruptions. The descent is entirely on foot from 3,000 meters back to the cable car station, followed by a cable car ride to the starting point.

Total duration: approximately 5 hours
Distance: approximately 6.5 km
Elevation gain: approximately 500 meters (may vary)
Difficulty: E (Hikers) – suitable for those accustomed to sustained walking at high altitudes.

• The trek is not recommended for those who engage in little physical activity.
• Although the excursion does not require any particular physical preparation, caution is advised, as the volcanic terrain can often be uneven and unstable.
• The itinerary may be adjusted at the guides’ discretion or suspended if environmental, weather, or volcanic conditions change and pose a risk to the group’s safety.
• The excursion will be conducted in accordance with the limits established by the regulations in force.
• Suitable for children over 7 years old who are accustomed to walking.
• The route includes ascending and walking along the crater rims, which may cause dizziness in sensitive individuals.
• This itinerary, given its nature and altitude, is suitable for individuals in good physical health who do not have specific medical conditions, such as cardiovascular, respiratory issues, or hypertension.
• For a safe and enjoyable excursion, it’s important to be aware of your health conditions and, if needed, share them with the guide. Doing so helps prevent problems and reduce risks.
• The use of contact lenses is not recommended due to volcanic gases and ash, which can easily irritate the eyes. If you do wear them, it is advisable to use them in combination with sunglasses.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.