Etna Trekking morning/sunset - "Ring on the valley"

From the starting point, with the first introduction I will immediately immerse you in the lunar landscape of Etna with its lava flows and its characteristic “buttonhole” craters among which, some protagonists of recent destructions in the modern history of the volcano.

The walk will proceed step by step, progressively increasing the altitude, which will allow you to appreciate the elegant endemic flora and native fauna, both inside and outside the woods rich in tree species of the high-mountain range, of the most active volcano in Europe.

We will cross sandy deserts, small depressions, accumulations of vegetation typical of lava deserts, accompanied by an incredible panorama that will leave you breathless, until reaching the most imposing and fascinating caldera depression for its majesty, the "Valle del Bove".

Through this surreal vision, it will be possible to appreciate a panorama rich in elements, which surround this privileged area; from the summit area of ​​the active craters to the Ionian Sea, where cities of Greek origin have come to life since ancient times, and from the boot of Italy, Calabria, to the Tyrrhenian Sea, it will be exciting to see on days of good visibility, the Strait of Messina.

This is the stage that I love to call "Sotf-challenge", it will be exciting and equally super fun, in several passages, to be able to sink your legs and feet into the very fine and very soft lava sand, to make you understand how much of this sand the volcano emits when it produces its paroxysms.

Finally, we will proceed for a spectacular descent into the bowels of the

volcano through a visit to a lava flow cave (lava

tube), generated during a volcanic eruption, equipped with a speleologist helmet and torches, to understand the phenomena connected to the flow of lava, as well as the myths, legends and historical traditions of the uses of caves.

PROGRAM SHEET

Difficulty: Medium-Easy

Itinerary Length: about 7 km

Maximum Altitude: about 2200-2300 m

Trekking Duration: about 5-6 hours

Difference in altitude: about 350 m

1. To tackle this route, it is essential to wear trekking shoes and clothing suitable for the mountains, obviously thermal depending on the season if colder.

If you do not have trekking shoes, do not worry, it is possible to rent them.

2. Participation in the walk is subject to evaluation by the guide based on the level of preparation and the abilities of the participants.

3. In the presence of adverse weather conditions and real safety risks, if the guide deems it appropriate, variations to the agreed itinerary may be necessary at the discretion of the guide.

4. The overall duration of the experience is indicative, which is why unforeseeable situations could cause the experience to end later than expected. It is always better not to make the day of the experience coincide with the date of your flight, if the end time of the excursion is too close to your departure or arrival.