2002 Crater Excursion - Northern Etna

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Duration:3 hours (approx.)
Location: Sicily, Italy

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The tour to the craters of 2002 is one of the most sought after destinations and chosen by tourists on the northern side of Etna, far from the large mass of visitors. This tour allows you to savor the authenticity of the Etna volcanic environment in total tranquility. Our guests accompanied by guides will be accompanied on a visit to the remains of the tourist infrastructures destroyed by the lava flows of the great eruption of 2002, through woods, lunar landscapes and finally on the edges of explosive craters, all in a path of just over 4.5 km roundtrip.

Possibility to rent boots + jacket on site.

Program:
Meeting scheduled at Piano Provenzana (Etna Nord) at 9:45 am.
Departure from Piano Provenzana at an altitude of 1800 meters at 10:00.
Initial briefing.
Beginning of the trek.
Visit to the eruptive fractures up to a maximum altitude of 2100 meters.
Trekking descent to the starting point.
Total duration: 3h
Difficulty: T (Tourist).
Also suitable for children used to walking

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. 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.
2. 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.

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Service animals allowed
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 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.

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Posted By : Valentina S
Nice hike. Thanks also to the professional and competent Daniele Guide, he managed to involve us by transmitting his passion and love for the territory.
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Posted On : 2024-10-01 11:35:11

Posted By : robertlW8637OM
Guided tour on Mount Etna is perfect from its registration to hiking on the volcano. The young woman has the welcome of freedom Etna is charming and speaks very good French. She makes you benefit from her gourmet tips notably . Rafaello is a thoughtful and patient Guide with many questions from everyone. He shares with pleasure his passion for this beautiful volcano. Very nice experience in an amazing setting
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Posted On : 2024-09-08 13:01:45

Posted By : frgj
Andrea was our Francophone Guide for the excursion. Very nice. He took the time to explain the history of each stop we made. And tell us stories along the way. We found the discussions very pleasant. We recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-08-19 12:41:22

Posted By : T6584PEgiuseppem
Fantastic experience, impeccable organization, Guide prepared.... all aspects that allowed us to know and experience Etna from all points of view.
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Posted On : 2024-08-19 05:45:37

Posted By : Nathalie-G-37000
Super interesting hike and accessible to all. Beautiful and enriching site. I recommend it.
Thanks to Andrea
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Posted On : 2024-08-19 05:05:54

Posted By : Traveler19865120232
Very nice guide and staff members, tour has been very interesting and we enjoyed it, I highly recommend it. The guide was really knowledgeable guy.
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Posted On : 2024-08-19 04:50:54

Posted By : clairecO3813KF
We keep an enthusiastic memory of this hike on the north face of Mount Etna. Domenico, our Guide, introduced us to the varied landscapes and geological curiosities of this area, while adapting to our pace. With the exception of the sandy soil to reach the crater, no great difficulty on the course, for adults as for children (9 years for ours). Thank you 🤩👍
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Posted On : 2024-07-21 15:30:25

Posted By : Luukterhaak
Had a very nice tour to the craters of the 2002 eruption where our Guide, Domenico, told us a lot and with passion about the volcano and the surroundings. The surroundings were beautiful and I would definitely recommend this tour!
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Posted On : 2024-07-20 07:36:29

Posted By : 69wilmab
Spicy ride for the kids! But very rewarding. Beautiful views. Nice quiet area. Nice enthusiastic, local Guide with stories about own experiences. Tip is to wear closed shoes with high socks.
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Posted On : 2024-07-14 06:05:03

Posted By : Seaside54972938752
We made the trek to the craters of the 2002 eruption and the experience was perfect. Our guide Giuseppe was passionate about this volcano and listened to everyone. I highly recommend this accessible trek that can be done with children (9 and 11 in my case).
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Posted On : 2024-07-09 15:09:13