The hike starts from Piano Provenzana 1,800 meters and continues along the scenic road that will allow us to reach an altitude of about 3,000 meters. The first stop will be at the ruins of the hotel “Le Betulle” , the only structure visible among those destroyed by the lava flow on October 27, 2002. Continue in the direction of the extinct craters “Umberto and Margherita”, located at an altitude of 2,380 meters for a simple trek.Then you reach the volcanological observatory and left the off-road vehicle begins a short trek to the top of the promontory of Pizzi Deneri at an altitude of 3000 meters about.2.850 meters where, weather conditions permitting, you can admire .
It will be possible to observe the Aeolian Islands, the Ionian Coast, the Calabrian coasts and in absolute safety, the summit craters that dominate the majestic valley of the bove.Next stop the craters of 2002 with its characteristic button craters, made the trek on the button you return with 4x4 buses to Piano Provenzana.
hours 08:30 pick up Hotel Antares bus stop, Viale Santa Maria Goretti, Taormina
ore 08:45 pick up Cable car Mazzarò - Taormina, Via Nazionale
hours 09:00 pick up Onebus stop Giardini Naxos, Viale Dionisio
09:15 pick up Port of Giardini Naxos, Via Schisò, Giardini Naxos, Giardini-Naxos ME, Italy
Departures scheduled every day from Piano Provenzana, north side of Etna, with special 4×4 off-road vehicles of the latest generation, environmental class euro 5 and euro 6 regularly authorized by the Etna Park Authority. The excursion to the summit area, assisted by mountain or volcanological guides authorized by law, starts at an altitude of 1,800 meters (Piano Provenzana) and continues along the scenic road that, among ancient craters and recent lava flows, will allow us to reach an altitude of about 3,000 meters.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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