Autumn on Etna

Among the colors of the birches

Our first day takes us to the northeastern slope of Etna, near the Sartorius craters, along a route immersed in the colors of autumn foliage.

We will walk through a forest of Etna birch (Betula aetnensis), an endemic species that defines these volcanic landscapes and offers particularly striking hues in autumn. Here, nature meets the history of eruptions, amidst woodland paths, lava flows, and landscapes shaped by the volcano's power.

At the end of the hike, we will head to Trecastagni for our overnight stay. The evening will be dedicated to conviviality and local flavors, with a dinner featuring traditional regional products.

In the settings of Storia di una capinera

The second day offers a different experience, where hiking meets literature and theatre.

We will start by crossing holm oak and chestnut woods, in an environment that retains all the charm of an Etna autumn, to reach Monte Ilice. Here, we will take part in a theatrical itinerary presented by actress Maria Rita Sgarlato, who will guide us on a journey through the places and atmospheres described by Giovanni Verga.

It will be an opportunity to rediscover Storia di una capinera through a narrative that weaves together landscape and literature, retracing the locations linked to the protagonist's story and her discovery of love.

After the theatrical experience, we will continue our hike along a different route, crossing new vistas of the Etna landscape until we complete our journey.