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Etna & Alcantara Trekking

Departure

Departure at 8:30

from the hotel

Route length

45 km

Difficulty

EASY

Trekking on the slopes of Etna between lunar landscapes and forests and the spectacular Alcantara Gorges.

ITINERARY AND DETAILS

The excursion begins at an altitude of 1650 meters, for two hours you will walk among the paths of the Sartorius craters on the north-east side of Etna between birch forests, pines and lava flows. About 45 minutes later we reach the 1865 lava flow here we will start climbing one of the six craters and from the top it will be possible to admire the Mediterranean Sea and the Nebrodi and Peloritani mountains. In direction of Alcantara valley it will be possible to visit a lava cave.

The lunch break will be at a mountain chalet (with a supplement of € 13 and you can have bruschetta, pasta and a beverage of your choice or an à la carte menu is available for those suffering from food allergies or intolerances).

After lunch we will reach Castiglione di Sicilia in about 40 minutes and in 15 minutes we will reach the Alcantara Gorges, where we will reach the first rapid into the volcanic canyon.

INFORMATION & RATES

Departure: from the hotel 8:30

Duration of the transfer: 45 minutes

Duration of the tour: 7 hours

Route length: 4 km

Altitude: 1780 meters

Minimum age: 6 years

Difficulty: Easy

What includes

  • Transport
  • Guide
  • Visit of a cave
  • insurance
  • Ticket for the Alcantara gorges
  • Shoes on request

What to take

  • Hiking / gym shoes
  • Hat
  • Backpack / bag

COST EUR. 69.00 PER PAX