ETNA NORD 2.850 mt from Taormina

Departure to Mount Etna (North side) , the highest active volcano in Europe. Transportation by Bus GT. Excursion with local multilanguage guide. During the trip, approximately one-hour drive, the guide will entertain you with an in-depth historical-geological and volcanological explanation of Etna and you will see different types of vegetation such as: citrus groves, vineyards, chestnut groves and pine forests. Arrival at Piano Provenzana (North side - 1900 meters) 

You reach an altitude of 2,840 meters by traveling with off-road vehicles along a high mountain path, created among suggestive expanses of lava and volcanic sand along the fracture that opened during the 2002 eruption, accompanied by Alpine/Volcanological Guides.(*).

You will reach the Pizzi Deneri volcanological observatory. From this point the climb begins on foot along a path surrounded by volcanic waste and bombs. The total climb is 300 meters until reaching a panoramic point at 2,900 meters altitude, the maximum altitude allowed by the competent authorities in the summit area. In good weather, it is possible to see both the Leone and Bove valleys, as well as the majesty of the North-East and South-East craters.

(*) Ascents to the authorized crater area of ​​Etna are always accompanied by Guides of the Italian Alpine Club, responsible for the safety of travelers and subject to the decisions of the authorities in relation to daily variations in volcanic activity which influence the reachable altitude.
TICKET PRICE AT 2.850 MT included in the price . ( jeep and alpine guide included)
Stop in a chalet on the mountain (lunch not included).
Return to Taormina in the afternoon, Remarks: we recommend to bring with you appropriate clothing and walking shoes.