Description

Crown jewel of our hikes, the challenging uphill ways to the summit craters of the highest active volcano in Europe, with all the views and no shortcuts.

An immersive, sustainable, and exclusive expedition to the summit of Mount Etna and its active area. Starting from the base points at 1750m, we follow the most scenic hiking-only trails, leaving behind mechanical lifts and tourist roads.

This full-day trek offers 1500+ meters of stunning elevation gain, passing through all of Etna’s altitudinal zones to explore the barren, sulfuric, colorful, and theatrical active summit craters.

Difficulty level

Very easy

These are tours that do not involve significant physical activity and are suitable for families with very young children and people with walking limitations.

Easy-Intermediate

Hikes can be taken by most people in good health, families with active lifestyles and by children who are used to the outdoors.

Intermediate

Trails are best suited for people who are in good physical conditions and fit, with some hiking experience and who can handle higher altitudes.

Hard

Trails are dedicated to people with a high fitness level that have done similar hikes before and who can handle long ascents, high altitude and prolonged exercise.

Equipment

Required equipment: Hiking boots (rental), helmets (provided), 2.5L water, long pants

Suggested equipment: Backpack, rain/wind jacket (rental), sweatshirt and gloves (year-round), poles (optional, provided), hat, sunscreen, packed lunch.

Further information

Our hikes and tours start from meeting points that can be comfortably reached by road. The meeting times and locations are different with different tour options and throughout the year. These will be confirmed when booking each hike.

All the hikes that reach middle or high altitude and the active craters can be limited by volcanic activity, temporary restrictions, harsh weather, snow/ice coverage or other major inconveniences. Instead, if the hike or tour is cancelled by the partecipant, our cancellation policy is the following:

No fee until 48 hours before the trip
50% cancellation fee until 24 hours before the trip
100% cancellation fee on the day of the trip

Participants must follow all instructions provided before and during the excursion by the guide(s). Any action different from these will be excluded from insurance coverage.

Orario	Full day
Durata	8-10 hours
Dislivello	+1500mt
Difficoltà	Difficile
Punto d'incontro	Rifugio Sapienza (Etna Sud), Rifugio Citelli (Etna Est)
Escursione sostenibile	Without the use of tourist means of transport and mechanical systems, avoiding mass tourism places and itineraries

Orario	Morning or evening
Durata	3-4 hours
Difficoltà	Facile

Orario	Full day
Durata	5-7 hours
Difficoltà	Difficile