TOUR ETNA CRATERS BARBAGALLO THE PERFECT ERUPTION 2002 - 2003
50,00 + 50 cable car BOOK NOW
Duration
about 5 h
Uphill
550 m
Downhill
500 m
Distance
7 km
Difficulty
Our tour of Etna at Crateri Barbagallo represents the opportunity to explore the highest active volcano of Europe, immersing itself in a unique landscape, perfect for having a first experience of a volcano. The excursion has good conditions, adequate equipment and, preferably an expert guide.
Meeting point Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza, at Bar “La Terrazza dell’Etna”
By cable car you reach an altitude of 2500 meters. The ascent will take us through the Crater dating back to the 2001 Eruption and a lava flow channel, until reaching the Barbagallo Craters at an altitude of 3000 meters, scene of the Perfect Eruption of 2002. The view of the Summit Craters, the Barbagallo Craters, the eastern coast of Sicily and the Valle del Bove will be the backdrop to our Tour on the highest active volcano in Europe.
Itinerary and technical data
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Trekking with the same starting and ending point
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Meeting at Bar Terrazza dell’Etna
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Departure at Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza
o Cable car from 1900 to 2500 meters above sea level
o Start of Trekking from 2500 meters above sea level
o Crater Eruption 2001
o Craters Barbagallo Eruption 2002
o Effusive vent Eruption 2002
o Belvedere with view of Valle del Bove
o Return cable car at 2500 meters
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Difference in altitude uphill: + 550,
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Difference in altitude downhill: - 500
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Total distance: About 7 km
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Difficulty level: moderate
Equipment
Trekking boots, Long pants, Sweatshirt, Windbreaker, gloves and hat, Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Water, snacks.
Warning
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At the discretion of the guide, the excursion may be subject to changes due to bad weather conditions or environmental causes and/or volcanic risk.
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The excursion will take place within the limits set by the ordinances in force.
Asthma and cardiovascular problems
For subjects affected by these pathologies, it is not recommended to undertake any type of hiking activity, and to inform the guide at the meeting point.
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