The Unexpected July - Etna

July 09, 2017
Etna offers unforgettable landscapes in every season and at every hour of the day, between the red of the sun and the black of the lava flows that change color at every moment. We will observe old eruptive craters, the Valle del Bove, and the panorama that overlooks all of eastern Sicilia. We set off on foot from Rifugio Sapienza (1880 m) (or take the one-way cable car for € 24,00) to reach M. Escriva at an altitude of 2660 meters, a crater from 2001. From here, our journey begins, accompanied by scenery transformed by recent eruptions. After skirting the Montagnola, keeping our altitude and admiring the magnificent view of the entire Valle del Bove from above, the most spectacular and fun part begins: the descent of the southern side of the Montagnola. In just over an hour, we descend 600 m in altitude with the sensation of losing our sense of gravity. The path is marked and demanding due to the nature of the terrain, but not difficult. Finally, we descend along a trail to return to our starting point.

Fee: € 15,00 - Includes guide service, RCT insurance, and organization. Costs do not include: round-trip travel expenses to reach the meeting point and any use of the cable car (cost € 24,00 per person).
Meeting point: Sunday, July 09 at 09:30 AM at Rifugio Sapienza (Etna).
End of excursion: 05:30 PM at Rifugio Sapienza
Lunch: Packed.
Difficulty: Demanding.
Elevation gain: 780 m uphill without the cable car (only 170 m uphill with the cable car), 780 m downhill.
Required equipment: Trekking clothing, small backpack, hiking boots, hat, sunscreen, sweater, waterproof jacket, and 1.5 liters of water (2 liters if you drink a lot).
Guide: Salvatore Nicosia - [email protected] – 333/7447419
Collaboration: Vito Cutrone - [email protected] – 368/7348961