Northern Etna 3-Hour 2002 Crater Excursion from Piano Provenzana
by Guide Vulcanologiche Etna Nord
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The Mount Etna 3-Hour Trek to 2002 Eruption Craters from Piano Provenzana begins with a meeting at 9:45 am at Piano Provenzana, located on the northern side of Mount Etna at 1800 meters altitude. After an initial briefing, the guided trek starts at 10:00 am. The route covers just over 4.5 kilometers roundtrip and lasts approximately three hours. The path ascends about 300 meters to reach the edges of the explosive craters formed during the 2002 eruption, reaching a maximum altitude of 2100 meters. Along the way, the trek passes through forests, volcanic terrain, and the remains of tourist facilities destroyed by lava flows during the 2002 eruption. The route also crosses areas affected by earlier eruptions in 1911 and 1923, including a chain of craters with deep shafts. The descent returns through ash-covered slopes, beech woods, and ski slopes back to the starting point at Piano Provenzana. The difficulty level is rated Tourist (T), suitable for children accustomed to walking. Trekking boots and jackets can be rented on site if needed. The tour includes accident insurance and is led by an authorized volcanological guide. Participants should be in good physical health and aware that the volcanic soil can be unstable. The excursion may be modified or interrupted for safety reasons due to environmental or volcanic conditions.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Piano Provenzana
Piano Provenzana is located on Mount Etna’s north side and is accessible by private or rental car via paved roads. It is surrounded by pine forests and lava fields altered by the October 2002 eruption, which destroyed original tourist facilities. The area contains souvenir shops, cafés, and places to refill water bottles. In winter, it serves as a ski resort, and in summer, as the starting point for guided hikes. Parking areas are marked with blue lines for cars and camper vans. Guests meet their volcanological guide at designated points onsite. Compared to other Etna stations, Piano Provenzana is less crowded and offers a quieter experience.
30 min
Mount Etna
This guided hike explores the quieter northern slopes of Mount Etna. The route crosses the 7.2 km lava flow from the eruption on October 27, 2002, which buried hotels, shops, restaurants, and parking areas, leaving only one hotel roof visible. The path continues through forests affected by the 1911 and 1923 lava flows, passing a chain of craters from 1911 with shafts between 7 and 40 meters deep. The hike climbs a canyon-like eruptive fracture filled with volcanic bombs, reaching the vent responsible for the 2002 lava flow and nearby large explosive craters at 2100 meters elevation. The descent follows ash channels through beech forests and ski slopes back to the starting point. The round trip is approximately 5 km with around 300 meters of ascent and descent, lasting about 2.5 to 3 hours.
120 min
Piano Provenzana
Return to Piano Provenzana, where the tour concludes. The location remains the same as at the start, with its pine forests, lava fields, and visitor facilities. The area is accessible by car and offers parking, cafés, and souvenir shops. Visitors can rest or continue exploring independently.
30 min
Meeting point
The meeting point is located in the car park near the chairlift active at Eta Nord in winter. The bar is the second house of the 4 in the parking lot. Please note that our meeting point is the "Chiosco Bar Mareneve" not the "Chiosco Bar Etna Nord".
End point
The meeting point is located in the car park near the chairlift active at Eta Nord in winter. The bar is the second house of the 4 in the parking lot. Please note that our meeting point is the "Chiosco Bar Mareneve" not the "Chiosco Bar Etna Nord".
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Northern Etna 3-Hour 2002 Crater Excursion from Piano Provenzana
by Guide Vulcanologiche Etna Nord
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€72Overview
The Mount Etna 3-Hour Trek to 2002 Eruption Craters from Piano Provenzana begins with a meeting at 9:45 am at Piano Provenzana, located on the northern side of Mount Etna at 1800 meters altitude. After an initial briefing, the guided trek starts at 10:00 am. The route covers just over 4.5 kilometers roundtrip and lasts approximately three hours. The path ascends about 300 meters to reach the edges of the explosive craters formed during the 2002 eruption, reaching a maximum altitude of 2100 meters. Along the way, the trek passes through forests, volcanic terrain, and the remains of tourist facilities destroyed by lava flows during the 2002 eruption. The route also crosses areas affected by earlier eruptions in 1911 and 1923, including a chain of craters with deep shafts. The descent returns through ash-covered slopes, beech woods, and ski slopes back to the starting point at Piano Provenzana. The difficulty level is rated Tourist (T), suitable for children accustomed to walking. Trekking boots and jackets can be rented on site if needed. The tour includes accident insurance and is led by an authorized volcanological guide. Participants should be in good physical health and aware that the volcanic soil can be unstable. The excursion may be modified or interrupted for safety reasons due to environmental or volcanic conditions.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Piano Provenzana
Piano Provenzana is located on Mount Etna’s north side and is accessible by private or rental car via paved roads. It is surrounded by pine forests and lava fields altered by the October 2002 eruption, which destroyed original tourist facilities. The area contains souvenir shops, cafés, and places to refill water bottles. In winter, it serves as a ski resort, and in summer, as the starting point for guided hikes. Parking areas are marked with blue lines for cars and camper vans. Guests meet their volcanological guide at designated points onsite. Compared to other Etna stations, Piano Provenzana is less crowded and offers a quieter experience.
30 min
Mount Etna
This guided hike explores the quieter northern slopes of Mount Etna. The route crosses the 7.2 km lava flow from the eruption on October 27, 2002, which buried hotels, shops, restaurants, and parking areas, leaving only one hotel roof visible. The path continues through forests affected by the 1911 and 1923 lava flows, passing a chain of craters from 1911 with shafts between 7 and 40 meters deep. The hike climbs a canyon-like eruptive fracture filled with volcanic bombs, reaching the vent responsible for the 2002 lava flow and nearby large explosive craters at 2100 meters elevation. The descent follows ash channels through beech forests and ski slopes back to the starting point. The round trip is approximately 5 km with around 300 meters of ascent and descent, lasting about 2.5 to 3 hours.
120 min
Piano Provenzana
Return to Piano Provenzana, where the tour concludes. The location remains the same as at the start, with its pine forests, lava fields, and visitor facilities. The area is accessible by car and offers parking, cafés, and souvenir shops. Visitors can rest or continue exploring independently.
30 min
Meeting point
The meeting point is located in the car park near the chairlift active at Eta Nord in winter. The bar is the second house of the 4 in the parking lot. Please note that our meeting point is the "Chiosco Bar Mareneve" not the "Chiosco Bar Etna Nord".
End point
The meeting point is located in the car park near the chairlift active at Eta Nord in winter. The bar is the second house of the 4 in the parking lot. Please note that our meeting point is the "Chiosco Bar Mareneve" not the "Chiosco Bar Etna Nord".
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.