Guided Hiking Tour to Schiena dell'Asino, Mount Etna (1900m), Sicily

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4.5 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 10 years-old and up
From€60

Join this hiking tour up Mount Etna (1900 m) and explore Schiena dell'Asino with a guide! Open to hiking enthusiasts, ages 10 and up.

Mount Etna is the perfect place to go for hiking lovers travelling to Sicily. Thanks to this hiking excursion of up to 1900 m / 6233 ft on Mount Etna, you'll get an exclusive and unforgettable view of Europe's most active volcano. If you are searching for a thrilling hiking adventure in Sicily, you are in the right place. Gather your friends, grab your hiking shoes and start exploring Mount Etna!

Your professional guide will welcome you to the meeting point at the foot of Mount Etna. After a quick safety briefing, you'll start hiking on the volcano. During this tour, you'll follow one of Mount Etna's most popular hiking trails, exploring Schiena dell'Asino. As you discover Mount Etna's stunning nature, your guide will tell you about the volcano's latest eruptions and show you how volcanic activity has shaped the landscape. After 2 hours of hiking up Mount Etna, you'll reach a wonderful lookout and admire Valle del Bove. Reach Pitagora's Cave, one of the many lava caves on Mount Etna and get ready to end your fantastic hiking tour. As you return to the meeting point, you and your guide will cross Mount Etna's amazing black-sand desert - something you'll hardly see elsewhere!

This 4-hour guided hiking tour to Schiena dell'Asino is the perfect way to appreciate the majestic beauty of Mount Etna and spend a fun-filled time with your loved ones. Reserve your spot and make your stay in Sicily memorable!

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Practical information

The total length of this hiking tour to Schiena dell'Asino on Mount Etna is 10 km / 6.2 mi. You'll reach up to 1900 m / 6233 ft and get amazing views!

Course of events

- Meet your guide at Parcheggio Schiena d'asino - SP92, 95019 Zafferana Etnea CT, Italy.
- Briefing.
- Start your hiking tour up Mount Etna.
- Reach 1900 m of altitude (in 2 hours).
- Admire Pitagora's cave.
- Enjoy a short break.
- Start hiking back to the meeting point.
- Cross the black-sand desert (1 hour approx.)
- Return to the meeting point.

Activity requirements

- Previous hiking experience is appreciated.
- You must be in good health condition.

Meeting point:
Parcheggio Schiena d'asino - SP92, 95019 Zafferana Etnea CT, Italy
Spoken languages:English, Italian, Spanish, German
Included
  • Guide
Excluded
  • Pickup/Drop-off
Do not forget to bring
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Hiking shoes
  • Hat
  • 2L water and snacks

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