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Grotta di Serracozzo and Valle del Bove - Etna
17 MAY 1 day

Grotta di Serracozzo and Valle del Bove - Etna

From Rifugio Citelli to Serra delle Concazze overlooking the Valle del Bove

A trek on the northeastern slope of Etna to discover spectacular volcanic landscapes, ancient craters, and natural environments of great geological and botanical interest.
The route starts from Rifugio Citelli (1748 m) and winds through forests of Etna birch, beech, and pine trees. Along the way, we will visit a lava tube cave formed during the 1971 eruption.
Once we reach Serra delle Concazze, we will be able to admire one of the most evocative panoramas of Etna and the Valle del Bove, with a view that, on clear days, stretches all the way to the Calabrian coast.
The trek continues towards Monte Frumento delle Concazze, one of the largest ancient craters on Etna, crossing areas of great naturalistic interest where it is possible to observe endemic species such as Astragalus (Spino Santo), Tansy, Etna Broom, and Betula Aetnensis.

Highlights

  • Lava tube cave from the 1971 eruption
  • Serra delle Concazze and views over the Valle del Bove
  • Monte Frumento delle Concazze
  • Endemic species: Spino Santo, Etna Broom, and Etna Birch

Day programme

Sunday 17 May
Approximately 6 hours of hiking (including breaks), 550 m elevation gain on tracks and both marked and unmarked trails.
Meeting point

9:15 AM — Rifugio Citelli (Etna, 1748 m)

End of the hike

Around 5:00 PM

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.

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