EXCURSION ETNA NORD 3000 NORD EST RIFT

etna 3000 rift nord est

Excursion Etna Nord 3000 Nord Est Rift

50,00

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Meeting at Piano Provenzana Etna Nord 1800 meters. After a short briefing with the Guides, we will gain altitude, crossing a lunar landscape, with the help of special 4×4 vehicles. The Pizzi Deneri at an altitude of 2840 metres, offer scenery and a spectacular view of the Summit Craters and the Valle del Bove. Once this first short trek is over, with the help of 4x4s, we will reach an altitude of 2600 meters at an ancient lateral crater dating back to the eruption of 1809. From here our trek begins in the direction of Mount Pizzillo, from where you can enjoy a spectacular view on the Aeolian islands and the gulf of Taormina. We will continue in the direction of the Hornitos (small volcanic cones) dating back to the 1947 eruption where it will be possible to enter to better understand the evolution of an eruptive event. The excursion continues downhill in easy and fun sandy channels along the sides of ancient craters until reaching the 2002 eruption theater, an important geological point of interest for Etna and the heart of the North East Rift. Here we will observe the lava flows that reached and destroyed the tourist station of Piano Provenzana and part of the Ragabo pine forest in a few hours. To conclude we will reach the starting point in Piano Provenzana crossing stretches of endemic vegetation of Etna.

Distance: 8 km

Altitude difference -600m

Languages: Ita – Eng - Fr

Technical Data

Duration:
about 5 h

Uphill:
600 m

Downhill
600 m

Difficulty:

Excursion Itinerary:

****Meeting point Bar kiosk on Mar Neve - 08.30am - Return time approximately 2.00pm

Please note:

*To make the most of your experience, pay attention:

Included:

Volcanological guide, helmet, trekking shoes, wind jacket, trekking poles

Not included:

4x4 bus, Food/snacks and water, Long trousers (Recommended), Transfer to/from hotel

Everything that is not specified in the "Included" section

We recommend: Suitable clothing based on the period, trekking shoes, backpack,

Sunglasses (no contact lenses), Sunscreen/lip stick, Long socks, 1.5L water per person

Warnings:

The route passes through inaccessible areas and will mostly be on paths exposed to the sun. The itinerary may undergo variations due to weather conditions and/or other variables that could compromise its success. Due to the high altitude and the physical effort required, the excursion is NOT permitted for people with heart problems, respiratory problems or any other physical condition not suitable for hiking. Furthermore, it is not recommended for people with pathologies (e.g. diabetes, allergies, etc.). In these cases it is mandatory to inform the guide before booking/excursion.