• Mount Etna - Beginning of the trek along the dirt road that leads from Piano Provenzana to the summit craters of the volcano, after the first kilometer you cross the eruptive fracture of the eruption of 27 October 2002 on the “Monte Nero - Timpa Rossa” path. visit and study the multiple volcanic morphologies relating to the eruptions that have occurred on the north side of Etna, in particular the flank eruptions of 10 September 1911 and 17 June 1923 which threatened the town of Linguaglossa. After visiting the particular volcanic morpho-structures called Hornitos from the Spanish “Small oven”, we will go up along the pyroclastic cones of the 2002 eruption until reaching the maximum altitude of 2100 meters on the edge of the craters, the route ends with the descent inside a sandy channel to the starting point.

Total height difference uphill: 300 meters (variable value)
Total length of the round trip trek: 4.5 km.

• Piano Provenzana - Beginning of the trek along the dirt road that leads from Piano Provenzana to the summit craters of the volcano, after the first kilometer you cross the eruptive fracture of the eruption of 27 October 2002 on the “Monte Nero - Timpa Rossa” path. visit and study the multiple volcanic morphologies relating to the eruptions that have occurred on the north side of Etna, in particular the flank eruptions of 10 September 1911 and 17 June 1923 which threatened the town of Linguaglossa. After visiting the particular volcanic morpho-structures called Hornitos from the Spanish “Small oven”, we will go up along the pyroclastic cones of the 2002 eruption until reaching the maximum altitude of 2100 meters on the edge of the craters, the route ends with the descent inside a sandy channel to the starting point.

Total height difference uphill: 300 meters (variable value)
Total length of the round trip trek: 4.5 km.

• Accident insurance included.
• Expert volcanological guide authorized by law.

• Bottled water
• Trekking shoes (to be rented on site at authorized rentals at a cost of € 5 per pair)
• Hat and gloves (especially in winter, spring and autumn)
• Parking ticket (€ 3 for the whole day)
• Snowshoe rental (winter period) at a cost of €15 per person to be paid on the spot (in winter)
• Trekking poles
• Pickup service from your accommodation

The 2002 Craters tour is a highly desired and selected destination by travelers on Etna’s northern side, away from the crowded touristy spots. The trip delivers a genuine experience of Etna’s volcanic milieu in full serenity. Guides escort our guests on a walk through the remnants of the tourist facilities ruined by the magma discharges during the major 2002 eruption, passing forests, alien-like terrains, and ultimately to the brims of explosive craters, covering a total distance of slightly over 4.5 km roundtrip.

Equipment (boots + jacket) is available for rental on-site.

Itinerary:
Assembly at Piano Provenzana (North Etna) at 9:45 a.m.
Commencement of journey from Piano Provenzana at an elevation of 1800 meters at 10:00.
Initial orientation.
Trek initiation.
Exploration of the volcanic fractures up to a peak elevation of 2100 meters.
Trekking descent back to the origin.
Entire duration: 3h
Difficulty level: T (Tourist).
Recommended for kids accustomed to walking

• Trekking is not recommended for those who usually do little motor activity.
• Without adequate shoes you are not covered by accident insurance.
• Trekking does not require large preparations on a physical level, it is easy and absent of particularly difficult passages, however attention must be paid when treating volcanic soil, which is often incoherent and unstable.
• The total duration of the trek will depend on the gait.
• The route foresees the ascent and the passage along the crater edges, this could cause problems of vertigo to the sensitive subjects.
• This itinerary, in relation to the type, is suitable for people in a state of good physical health, who do not suffer from particular pathologies (cardio vascular, respiratory or hypertension).
• The excursion may be changed at the discretion of the Guides or be interrupted should the environmental, atmospheric or volcanic conditions change, such as to compromise the safety of the entire group.
• To ensure the success of the excursion and the correct performance of the activity, it is good practice to know your health conditions perfectly and to have them present at the Guide, to reduce the occurrence of any problems and avoid risks.

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