AltaQuota Trek
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12 Ratings
Metropolitan city of Catania

Experience surreal views on the AltaQuota Trek. Cable car ride, lunar landscapes, crater climbs, and panoramic vistas await. Book your adventure now!

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Mount Etna - We will arrive at an altitude of about 2700 meters on the south side of Etna with the use of the Etna cableway from 2000/2500 meters. The remaining part of the tour takes place entirely on foot
  • Valle Del Bove - Along the excursion we will admire the famous Valle del Bove from above
  • Funivia Dell’ Etna S.P.A. - The tour includes the ascent with the cableway of the Etna cableway to reach an altitude of 2500 from where the trekking itinerary starts
What's Included
  • Coupon for a tasting of typical products and a glass of Etna wine at MontataGrande
  • Authorized Volcanological Guide
What's Not Included
  • Ticket for cable car transport +€50
  • Rental of shoes and jackets (€5 each)
Additional Information

The AltaQuota Trek excursion is a tour that allows you to experience the emotion of walking literally surrounded by surreal views. The first part of the tour takes place by cable car, from the Sapienza refuge (1960 m) to the arrival station of the Etna cable car (2510 m), from here we will proceed on a trek to visit Pian del Lago, a false volcanic sand that creates a surreal lunar landscape, you will then climb the crater of the 2001 eruption, from where you can admire the nearby summit craters and the coast. Once you reach the lava fronts of the latest eruptions (2018) you will reach a very panoramic area over the famous Valle del Bove, a vast depression generated by the collapse of an ancient volcanic building. The maximum altitude reached with this tour is 2750 meters. LANGUAGE: It is possible to indicate your preference for the language of the tour between Italian and English. In case of unavailability of your language, the excursion will be carried out in English or Italian.

Location
Etna
Our meeting point is located at the Crateri Silvestri Restaurant, Etna Sud
Cancellation Policy

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

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up to 15 guests
2 Adult
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