CATANIA · DAY HIKES
The trails worth the early start.
The 12 catania hikes worth lacing up for. A short list of the trails hikers finish grinning about, with the distance, the price and who guides them.
Climb Etna to 3,000 m with a volcanologist guide. Cable car to 2,500 m, summit craters, 2001 Crater fumes, and big views.
Most Popular“We had a great time to hiking. Our leader showed us a tricky lane on the solid lava and ash of the volcano. Etna Est company is a good choice for your trip. (Tamás, Budapest)”
Hike Mount Etna’s off-the-beaten paths from Catania, reach 2400 m, walk a lava tube cave, and descend through volcanic sand.
“I loved the fact we really went hiking and it didn't feel like a tourist attraction where the hike is only a catchy phrase. Our guide was super-prepared and we got all needed equipment from backpacks to shoes if we needed some.I would definitely recommend choosing this attraction over the rest. :) Grazie, Alessandro! 😉”
Ride to Etna craters, hike near Sapienza Refuge, tour a lava cave with helmet and lamp, then taste honey, olive oil, and wine.
“Giuseppe was an incredible guide! He was knowledgable, funny, and more than happy to share the history of Catania and Mama Etna with us. My friend and I learned a lot and enjoyed every bit of the tour and the following tasting. We were picked up from our airbnb in Catania around 8:30 am and…”
Etna South guided summit hike with a volcanologist: cable car and 4x4 to 2,800m, crater rim views, gear included.
“Fantastic! Our guide Max was very professional and engaging taking us to the summit craters and explaining history and geology of the volcano, all while keeping us alert to the dangers of an active volcano. The hike is strenuous going up so you need to be in somewhat good shape. It’s more challenging on the…”
Small-group Etna summit-base tour with lunch and Alcantara Gorges from Taormina, with pickup and volcanology experts.
“Walking boots and jackets were provided which was good. You can leave spare shoes/ swimming costumes & towel/ personal items in the transport which saves carrying everything around. Beach shoes/ flip flops are essential for the afternoon @the gorge as it is very stoney.”
Etna North trek to active summit craters near 3,400m with certified volcanology and mountain guides. 5 hours, helmets included.
“What amazing experience! It was by far the best day walking up mount etna! Gianni was amazing from stsrt to finish Grazie mille 🤍🇮🇹🇮🇹”
Etna summit craters from Catania: close-up views, a lava cave with helmets and torches, Zafferana tastings, and pickup included.
“Would definitely recommend this trip. Samuela was very knowledgeable about Etna, which made for an interesting experience. Had a great time.”
Small-group Etna summit day from Catania: cable car to 2920 m, crater walks, lava cave, and Oro d’Etna wines.
“Wonderful day—guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. I would highly recommend. However, a bit concerning Mt Etna erupted 2 days after we were there! 😳”
Guided hike on Etna’s wild north side: 4x4 to 2800 m, crater-edge walking, volcanic cone visits, expert explanations, 4 hours.
“Świetna wyprawa, wprawdzie nie byliśmy na szczycie Etny i nie widzieliśmy czynnych kraterów, to wjechaliśmy wysokosc 2800 metrów na obserwatorium specjalnym pojazdem,gdzie po drodze widzieliśmy ślady spływającej magmy po ostatnich erupcjach z mniejszych kraterów u podnurzy Etny. Następnie wybraliśmy się w trekking po zboczach wulkanu, gdzie Vincenzo nasz przewodnik z wielką wiedzą i pasją wypełnił…”
4x4 Unimog summit ride on Mount Etna with a vulcanologist guide, crater hikes, and Pizzi Deneri views from 2,850 m.
“Excellent.”
Trek Mount Etna to 3340 m summit craters from Rifugio Sapienza with a volcanology guide, cable car/4x4, and lava-tube paths.
“molt exigent, cal detallar-ho bé tb recomanar l'equip, aigua, menjar Guia extraordinari i tot ben organitzat i el lloc espectacular”
Hike to Etna’s summit craters from Sapienza, lifted by cable car, with volcanology insights, lava-tunnel walking, and Valle del Bove views.
“Pas de visite en français avec Lucas cosma le jour réservé et pas de possibilité de monter aux cratères sommitaux en raison de l’activité de l’Etna. On a été réorienté sur leur partenaire Aitne (ils travaillent tous ensemble et se connaissent bien) : merci pour l’adaptation de prise en charge pour répondre à notre demande…”
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