Overview
Ashàra's alpine and volcanological guides will guide your steps, giving you unforgettable moments and sensations.
Enjoy the magnificence of Etna in the coldest period in its brilliant colors.
Starting from the Ashàra info point located in Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza, we will go up by cable car to an altitude of 2,500 metres. From there, we will start the trek at around 3,000 meters. The presence of ice and snow makes this excursion a suitable activity for expert hikers.
Travel along long stretches of snow and visit the cone of the 2001 eruption, the Valle del Bove and the Barbagallo craters.
Admire Etna's summit craters from a safe distance before starting the return trek. If snow conditions permit, we will visit a lava flow channel before arriving at the upper station of the cable car to return to the starting point.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
insurance
Free rental rock helmet
Trekking pole
High-necked hiking shoes
Alpine and volcanological guide
Backpack 10/20 L
Bottled water
Snacks
Return cable car ticket
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Meeting at our Ashàra info point located in Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza, Nicolosi - Etna Sud next to the Terrazza dell'Etna restaurant
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Our Ashàra Info Point is located in Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza next to the Terrazza dell'Etna restaurant.
What to expect
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Ashàra Etna & Stromboli Guides
Enjoy the magnificence of Etna in the coldest period in its brilliant colors.
Explore snowy landscapes surrounded by the beauty of the volcano with expert alpine and volcanologist guides
This excursion of remarkable beauty is led by authorized alpine/volcanological guides.
The groups are very small to make the excursion safe and intimate.
Discover the winter landscape of Etna with an excursion for expert hikers.
Starting from the Ashàra info point located in Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza, we will go up by cable car to an altitude of 2,500 metres. From there, we will start the trek at around 3,000 meters. The presence of ice and snow makes this excursion a suitable activity for expert hikers.
Travel along long stretches of snow and visit the cone of the 2001 eruption, the Valle del Bove and the Barbagallo craters.
Admire Etna's summit craters from a safe distance before starting the return trek. If snow conditions permit, we will visit a lava flow channel before arriving at the upper station of the cable car to return to the starting point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Etna: Winter excursion to 3.000mt
Can I cancel Etna: Winter excursion to 3.000mt for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 5 hours.
Where does it start?
Meeting at our Ashàra info point located in Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza, Nicolosi - Etna Sud next to the Terrazza dell'Etna restaurant
What's included?
- insurance
- Free rental rock helmet
- Trekking pole
- High-necked hiking shoes
- Alpine and volcanological guide
What's not included?
- Backpack 10/20 L
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Return cable car ticket
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Italian, French.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Operated by Ashàra Etna & Stromboli Guides
