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Snowshoeing on the Volcano
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Snowshoeing on the Volcano

Winter on Etna: snowshoeing between Monti Sartorius and Rifugio Baracca

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A truly special experience to discover the winter face of Etna, made possible by recent, abundant snowfall. With snowshoes, we will explore snow-covered forests of birch, beech, and larch pine, crossing gentle slopes and ancient craters on the northern side. This is the perfect excursion to immerse yourself in the quiet of the volcano in winter and recharge in the fresh air, easily reaching some of Etna's most evocative landscapes. The route winds between Monti Sartorius and Rifugio Baracca.

Highlights

  • Snow-covered birch, beech, and larch pine forests
  • Ancient craters on the northern side
  • Monti Sartorius and Rifugio Baracca
  • Winter silence of the volcano

Day programme

Sunday 1 February
Loop trail, approximately 5 hours of walking.
Meeting point

Sunday, February 1st at 9:00 AM — parking lot in front of the Chiesa Sant'Andrea Apostolo, Milo

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End of the hike

5:00 PM — Milo

Important notes

The itinerary may change in the event of adverse natural conditions: in that case an alternative route will be proposed. A few days before the hike you will receive a message with the latest useful information.

The guides for this hike

Javier Marletta
Javier Marletta AIGAE Environmental Hiking Guide 328 7484939 WhatsApp Cresciuto nel mondo dell'escursionismo, è Guida Ambientale Escursionistica AIGAE e parla fluentemente spagnolo. Ama le escursioni più impegnative, ma soprattutto trasmettere la passione per la montagna a chi si avvicina al trekking per la prima volta. Nei viaggi apprezza il clima di condivisione e le amicizie che nascono nel gruppo.
Salvatore Marletta
Salvatore Marletta AIGAE Environmental Hiking Guide 333 4987946 WhatsApp Cresciuto tra le colline Chiaramontane, ha trasformato la passione per la natura e la montagna nel suo lavoro. Guida AIGAE e Istruttore di Nordic Walking, accompagna escursionisti in Sicilia, in Italia e all'estero, promuovendo un turismo responsabile e autentico.

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