Piano Provenzana: Guided Mt. Etna Snowshoeing Trek – Sicily, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

Unique snowshoe hike in a spectacular volcanic context. The excursion begins in the snowy forest in Sicily on the Etna volcano at an altitude of 1800 meters in Piano Provenzana. The view along the route allows you to admire the sea of Giardini Naxos and Taormina, in conditions of good visibility you can even see Calabria. You will cross the lava flows of the eruptions of the north side of Etna up to the large craters that destroyed the tourist resort of Piano Provenzana. On the top of the large side craters at an altitude of 2200 meters you will have the opportunity to admire the panorama of the snow-covered volcano up to its top, always active with the emission of volcanic gases. The route is 5 km long (round trip) with a total positive difference in height of 300 meters and a total of 3 hours in duration.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Unique landscapes of its kind
Contrast between the snow and the dark volcanic rocks
Woods, lava flows, fractures and lateral craters
View of the sea and the Summit Craters of Etna
Regenerating experience

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