MOUNT ETNA · DAY HIKES
The trails worth the early start.
The 8 mount etna hikes worth lacing up for. A short list of the trails hikers finish grinning about, with the distance, the price and who guides them.
Guided Mount Etna summit hike to 3,000 or 3,400 m from Rifugio Sapienza, with lava views, trained volcanology guides, and Valle del Bove.
Most Popular“Giuseppe was our guide and he was absolutely amazing! We were able to see breathtaking views/ insider information and lots of laughs. They provided us with hiking shoes/ socks/ helmets and walking sticks. 100% recommend.”
Summit craters trek on Mount Etna with a certified volcano guide, cable car and 4x4 rides, plus lava channels and big views.
“Everything was perfect! Max is a super guide, very kind with everyone. He gives us many informations about the history of Mount Etna and Sicily in general. We walked in the sulfuric land and saw beautiful panoramic views. Don't be shy and book a trip with them, it worth it!”
Hike Mount Etna with an alpinist guide from the cable car to central craters, plus a brioche snack and big views over Sicily.
“Beautiful! Interesting trekking, although quite demanding to walk mostly down 5-6 hours on rocks and loose stones. Enthustiastic local English speaking guide showed us the volcanic outbursts. Excellent value for money!”
A 5-hour Mount Etna half-day hike from Catania to craters, lava caves, and the latest eruption viewpoint, with guides and tasting.
“Excellent tour good knowledge gained and beautiful views.”
Hike active Mount Etna to crater edges with a certified guide, cable car ride, fumaroles, and recent lava views from 3,000 m.
“We really enjoyed our tour! Vincenzo was the perfect guide -- kind, funny and extremely professional. We were so glad to have him taking care of us and ensuring everyone is safe. The hike is not particularly strenuous but a bit tricky. It's important to were suitable trousers!”
Summit trek on Sicily’s active Etna: 4x4 to 2,900 m, guided crater hikes, big views, and an off-road return via Valle del Bove.
“The excursion was wonderful! The views were amazing and so was our guide Luca, who was very kind, communicative, funny and full of knowledge. He adjusted to our tempo, interests and our physical condition. We recommend this tour to anyone, no matter their physical state or age.”
Guided Etna hike from Piano Provenzana to 3,300m with 4x4 ride, crater views, and a small-group volcano guide in Sicily.
“Change in relation to height quite ok. Exciting knowledge from the guide. Perhaps a little information was missing about height and the effect on the body - living in a country without heights. Mandatory drink break after every 45 minutes. One of us subsequently became ill. Have hiked many places in the world also with…”
Cable car and 4x4 up Etna to the summit craters base, then a trek and volcanic cave, with Sicilian lunch and wine.
“Hello Due To road quality it was difficult to hear Giovanni at the back of the bus. Headphones for future clients? Also the tour was not all that easy and one of the participants who did not come because we could not find anyone to take care of our dog, would not have been physically…”
Day hikes worth the early start, region by region.
