Hiking on Mount Etna to the Summit Craters

About the Activity

What to Expect

Discover the breathtaking landscape of Mount Etna with our hiking to the Summit Craters. Begin your adventure with an exhilarating ride on the Etna Cable Car and a jeep 4x4, bringing you closer to Europe's highest active volcano. As you ascend, the panoramic views will leave you in awe, setting the tone for the incredible trek ahead.

With a volcanological or alpine expert guiding you, embark on a memorable trek to the summit craters. Here, you will explore the majestic Central Crater and witness the main craters where frequent eruptions occur. Feel the raw power and energy of Mount Etna as you navigate through its rugged terrain, making this an unforgettable experience for any adventure lover.

Continue your journey to the stunning Valle del Bove, a vast valley on the eastern side of Mount Etna. This immense basin not only offers breathtaking views but also plays a crucial role in protecting nearby towns and villages from lava and pyroclastic flows. Conclude your thrilling expedition with a descent via the cable car, leaving you with lasting memories of this extraordinary adventure.

Highlights

• Visit to the summit craters

• Admire the wild and breathtaking landscapes

• Volcanological or mountain guide

How to Get There

• Meeting place: In front of Rifugio Sapienza Etna Sud

• Meeting time: 15 minutes before the start of the activity

• Car Parks: paid and free car parks nearby

Itinerary

• Departure In front of Rifugio Sapienza Etna Sud

• Uphill cable car and transfer with Jeep 4x4

• Hike to the summit craters

• Valle del Bove

• Downhill cable car

• Return to Rifugio Sapienza Etna Sud

Requirements

• Minimum age: 5 years

• Not suitable for people with bad heart conditions

• Not suitable for people with asthma

Included Services

• Hiking equipment

Not Included

• Cable car and jeep transfer ticket to pay with cash or card on site (adults: 69€, kids from 5 to 10 years old: 41€)

Additional Services

• Pick up (to be arranged after booking and to be paid on site)

Bring Along

• Sunscreen, sunglasses and hat

• Cash or card

• Bottle of water

• Snacks

• Mountain clothing

• Packed lunch

Good to know

• Minimum age required is 5 years

• Not accessible to wheelchairs and strollers

• No pets allowed

• Not recommended for people with reduced mobility