Our trails: choose what to see
Please note that tours in the active areas of the volcano always present a percentage of unavoidable risk
Francesco Ciancitto is the person in charge of the Vulcanological guides group of Etna Republic whom have established their base point at the historical Case Santa Barbara, located at about 1800m of altitude in the heart of Piano Vetore, at the foot of Etna's summit craters. The guides are qualified and regularly enrolled to the Collegio Regionale delle Guide Alpine e Vulcanologiche della Sicilia, the only professional figures recognized by the Italian authorities for guiding groups in ascents and tours on volcanoes (Law January 2, 1989, n.6 and subsequent Regional Law n.28 of 06/04/1996).
Below you can find a selection of recommended tours. The guides are available to take care of any requests and tailor the most suitable route to your needs, from large ascents to family tours.
Ascents to the Summit Craters
From the top of the Etna, regardless of which tour, you will be amazed by the unique contrasts of the bowels of the volcano and the landscape of the entire coast.
“I had never seen God so close and, therefore, never so great and majestic” (A.Dumas)
Bove Valley
The descent in the valley is unique and exciting because it takes place on a long and steep slope covered by volcanic ashes, on which you proceed in leaps and bounds always accompanied by the shining sea.
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Mid-altitude ascents
The Etna may look like a mountain but it always shows its character everywhere. Woods and lavas chase each other, adorning the human artifacts of the ancient generations.
E-Bike Tours
Our E-MTB, are equipped with assisted pedaling so that anyone can enjoy the landscapes and trails of the volcano, riding with minimal effort.
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