Snowshoeing on the Volcano - Etna

January 25/26, 2020
Join us for a snowshoeing adventure to experience the magic of the volcano in winter, trekking through forests of birch, beech, and larch pine, and across the slopes of ancient craters. This weekend features two excursions: on Saturday, we explore the southern slope, Monte Nero degli Zappini, and on Sunday, the north-eastern side, visiting the Monti Sartorius area, Rifugio Baracca, and Piano Provenzana. With our snowshoes, we will head off-trail, feeling the thrill of getting lost amidst the birch, beech, and pine woods. Thanks to snowshoes, we can reach the most beautiful spots on Etna without any particular technical difficulty. Each excursion will last approximately 6 hours, including a lunch break, which we can enjoy inside an unstaffed mountain hut, warming up by the fireplace.

Fee: € 40.00, includes guide service, RCT insurance, and snowshoe and pole rental for both days.
Other expenses: € 50.00 - Includes: overnight stay in a rural house, Saturday dinner, and Sunday breakfast.
Expenses do not include: packed lunches for Saturday and Sunday, and fuel costs for travel.
Meeting point: Saturday, January 25 at 09:15 AM in Nicolosi (CT), Piazza V. Emanuele.
End of excursion: Sunday, January 26 at 05:00 PM in Milo (CT)
Travel: own car
Difficulty: moderate
Route: loop
Booking deadline: January 19, 2020, provided there are still spots available.
Required equipment: trekking clothing, rain jacket (k-way), gaiters, small backpack, hiking boots, flashlight, wool hat, sweater, windbreaker, gloves, 1.5 liters of water, (snow chains for drivers)
Notes: the excursion may be subject to changes due to unpredictable natural events; in such cases, an alternative route will be taken if possible.
Option to participate in individual days only, € 25.00 including snowshoe and pole rental.
Guide: Salvatore Marletta: contact 3334987946
Email: [email protected]; [email protected]