November on Etna!!

November 23rd/24th, 2019  
Autumn on Etna is the season when nature’s thousand shades explode; the woods turn into a myriad of different colors, with leaves ranging from yellow to red. Etna dresses in soft, muted tones, with the yellow and orange leaves of birch, downy oak, beech, and chestnut trees offering a spectacular view.
We have several routes planned for these two days: the first, on the North side, will take us to Monte Nero, Grotta dei Lamponi, and Rifugio Timparossa. The second, on Sunday, will be on the South-East side, visiting the Ilice di Carrinu (or Ilice dû Pantanu), an 800-year-old holm oak (Quercus ilex) that was included in the Italian heritage of green monuments in 1982, recognized as one of only 150 trees of exceptional historical or monumental value. After admiring these wonders, we will conclude our activities with a tasting of local products, Etna wine, and stories about the history of the Volcano.

Fee: € 30.00 - Includes: guide services, RCT insurance, and organization)
Other expenses: € 60.00
Expenses include: overnight stay in a rural house (accommodation in double and triple rooms), Saturday dinner, Sunday breakfast, and a variety of local product and wine tastings on Sunday.
Expenses do not include: fuel costs for travel and Saturday's packed lunch.
Deposit: € 30.00 upon registration.
Max number of participants: 15
Meeting point: Saturday, November 23rd, in Milo (CT), via Etnea, in front of the church of Sant'Andrea, at 09:00 AM, or directly at 09:30 AM at Piano Provenzana, first parking lot on the left.
End of excursion: Sunday, November 24th, at 04:30 PM in Trecastagni.
Travel: own car.
Difficulty: medium
Booking: by November 20th.
Required equipment: trekking clothing, hiking boots, winter jacket, fleece, wool hat, gloves, flashlight, 1.5 liters of water, a spare t-shirt, and personal toiletries.
Overnight stay and dinner: in a rural house.
Notes: the excursion may be subject to changes due to unpredictable natural events; in such cases, an alternative route will be taken if possible.
Guide: Salvatore Marletta: contact 3334987946
Email: [email protected]; [email protected]