Etna Nord Piano Provenzana ascent by bus up to 3000mt

Duration2h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French

Group sizeUp to 34 travelers

Overview

The hike starts from Piano Provenzana 1,800 meters and continues along the scenic road that will allow us to reach an altitude of about 3,000 meters. The first stop will be at the ruins of the hotel “Le Betulle” , the only structure visible among those destroyed by the lava flow on October 27, 2002. Continue in the direction of the extinct craters “Umberto and Margherita”, located at an altitude of 2,380 meters for a simple trek.Then you reach the volcanological observatory and left the off-road vehicle begins a short trek to the top of the promontory of Pizzi Deneri at an altitude of 3000 meters about.2.850 meters where, weather conditions permitting, you can admire .
It will be possible to observe the Aeolian Islands, the Ionian Coast, the Calabrian coasts and in absolute safety, the summit craters that dominate the majestic valley of the bove.Next stop the craters of 2002 with its characteristic button craters, made the trek on the button you return with 4x4 buses to Piano Provenzana.

What's included

Transport in the latest generation 4x4 bus
Mountain Guide - Volcanological

Snacks
Soda/Pop
Everything not provided in "Include"
Jacket and closed shoes

What to expect

Mount Etna
2h · Admission ticket included

Departures scheduled every day from Piano Provenzana, north side of Etna, with special 4×4 off-road vehicles of the latest generation, environmental class euro 5 and euro 6 regularly authorized by the Etna Park Authority.
The excursion to the summit area, assisted by mountain or volcanological guides authorized by law, starts at an altitude of 1,800 meters (Piano Provenzana) and continues along the scenic road that, among ancient craters and recent lava flows, will allow us to reach an altitude of about 3,000 meters.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

How to reach us by car
A18 direction MESSINA-CATANIA or CATANIA-MESSINA, exit at Fiumefreddo, take the SS 120 direction Linguaglossa. Once in Linguaglossa take the provincial road Mareneve and follow it until you get to the ticket office of Piano Provenzana, Etna Nord.

End point

How to reach us by car
A18 direction MESSINA-CATANIA or CATANIA-MESSINA, exit at Fiumefreddo, take the SS 120 direction Linguaglossa. Once in Linguaglossa take the provincial road Mareneve and follow it until you get to the ticket office of Piano Provenzana, Etna Nord.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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.

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