Etna North excursions departing from Piano Provenzana

4.6 (25 reviews) Sicily, Italy
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Duration2h - 5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, French
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

The 2002 eruption was among the most impressive and devastating in recent years.
The route allows you to discover and study the many volcanic morphologies, related to the eruptions that followed one another on the northern slope of Etna. It will also be possible to visit the eruptions on the side of 10 September 1911 and 17 June 1923 which threatened the town of Linguaglossa.
You will climb along the pyroclastic cones of the 2002 eruption until you reach the maximum altitude of 2100 meters. Once on the 2100 meter Crater it will begin the descent into a sandy channel that will lead us back to the starting point of Piano Provenzana.
Program:
Initial briefing
Beginning of the trek
Visit to eruptive fractures up to a maximum altitude of 2100 meters.
Descent on trekking to the starting point.

Price includes
Volcanological or Alpine Guide
Helmet

Price excludes
K way
Trekking shoes
Compulsory equipment
Packed lunch
Layered clothing
Trekking shoes
Windbreaker or down jacket

Options

Excursions and Accommodation

Holiday House Etna: Holiday house Etna is placed in Linguaglossa
to this link you can look at the Holiday House
www.casavacanzetna.it
Etna Excursions
Duration: 3 hours
Excursions to Etna: Excursions to Etna - Piano Provenzana "Bottoniera Eruption 2002"
Craters of 2002, fractures of 1911 and 1923
SUV

Craters of 2002

Trekking Etna Nord

What's included

  • Accompaniment with Volcanological Guide
  • Costs Cable car or Jeep

What to expect

  1. Mount Etna
    3h
    The "Bottoniera del 2002" excursion will leave you fascinated. This eruptive fracture that formed during the 2002 eruption, has in fact destroyed the accommodation and tourist facilities of Piano Provenzana (Northern Etna - Linguaglossa). It was one of the most important and impressive eruptions of the last decades.
    Come and discover this amazing place characterized by Craters, Canyons, Hornitos, etc.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
End point

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

4.6 (25)

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