Winter trekking on Etna is a unique and spectacular experience, it offers the opportunity to explore the highest active volcano in Europe immersed in a snowy landscape, perfect for those looking for a first winter experience on the volcano. The excursion requires good physical condition, adequate equipment and, preferably, an expert guide.
By cable car you reach an altitude of 2500 meters. The ascent will take us through the Crater dating back to the 2001 Eruption and a lava flow channel, until reaching the Barbagallo Craters at an altitude of 3000 meters, scene of the Perfect Eruption of 2002. The view of the Summit Craters, the Barbagallo Craters, the eastern coast of Sicily and the Valle del Bove will be the backdrop to our Tour on the highest active volcano in Europe.

• Tour with guide

Cable car will be euro 50 extra to be paid in person

Trekking with the same starting and ending point

• Meeting at Bar Terrazza dell’Etna
• Departure at Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza
• Cable car from 1900 to 2500 meters above sea level
• Start of Trekking from 2500 meters above sea level
• Crater Eruption 2001
• Craters Barbagallo Eruption 2002
• Effusive vent Eruption 2002
• Belvedere with view of Valle del Bove
• Return cable car at 2500 meters

• Meeting at Bar Terrazza dell’Etna
• Departure at Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza
• Cable car from 1900 to 2500 meters above sea level
• Start of Trekking from 2500 meters above sea level
• Crater Eruption 2001
• Craters Barbagallo Eruption 2002
• Effusive vent Eruption 2002
• Belvedere with view of Valle del Bove
• Return cable car at 2500 meters

• Trekking boots,
• Long trousers,
• Sweatshirt,
• Windbreaker,
• gloves and hat,
• Sunglasses,
• Sunscreen,
• Water,
• snacks.

Asthma and cardiovascular problems.

For subjects affected by these pathologies, it is not recommended to undertake any type of hiking activity, and to inform the guide at the meeting point.