Embark on an exhilarating guided volcanological adventure to 3000m on Mount Etna with Ashàra. Explore ancient and recent lava flows, visit craters, and experience the unique summit air.
- Ashàra Volcanological Guides in Sicily - Experience the splendor of Etna during its most vibrant winter season.
Explore snowy terrains with the stunning backdrop of the volcano, guided by seasoned alpine and volcanologist experts. This exceptionally beautiful excursion is conducted by certified alpine/volcanological guides.
To ensure safety and a personal experience, the groups are kept very small. Embark on a winter adventure on Etna designed for seasoned hikers.
Starting from the Ashàra info point at Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza, we will ascend by cable car to 2,500 meters. From there, we will begin our trek at approximately 3,000 meters. The icy and snowy conditions make this excursion ideal for experienced hikers.
Traverse extensive snowfields and explore the 2001 eruption cone, Valle del Bove, and Barbagallo craters. Enjoy views of Etna’s summit craters from a safe distance before beginning the return journey. If snow conditions allow, we will visit a lava flow channel before heading back to the upper cable car station to return to our starting point.
- Insurance
- Free rental rock helmet
- Trekking pole
- High-necked hiking shoes
- Alpine and volcanological guide
- Backpack 10/20 L
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Return cable car ticket
Ashàra’s alpine and volcanological guides will guide your steps, giving you unforgettable moments and sensations.
Enjoy the magnificence of Etna in the coldest period in its brilliant colors.
Starting from the Ashàra info point located in Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza, we will go up by cable car to an altitude of 2,500 metres. From there, we will start the trek at around 3,000 meters. The presence of ice and snow makes this excursion a suitable activity for expert hikers.
Travel along long stretches of snow and visit the cone of the 2001 eruption, the Valle del Bove and the Barbagallo craters.
Admire Etna’s summit craters from a safe distance before starting the return trek. If snow conditions permit, we will visit a lava flow channel before arriving at the upper station of the cable car to return to the starting point.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.