Trekking 2002 Eruptive Fracture on the North Side of Etna

Details

Level

Easy

Age

Distance

4.5km

Altitude

+350mt -350mt

Start

09:00 (The exact time will be confirmed the evening before)

Duration

3 hours

Meeting point

Piano Provenzana – AITNE Mobile Office

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Trekking that will allow us to discover the wild northern side of Etna and walk along the fascinating 2002 eruptive fracture that destroyed the Piano Provenzana ski resort.

We will start on foot from Piano Provenzana at an altitude of 1800m, following an easy path between beech trees and lava flows we will arrive at the 2002 eruptive fracture where we can visit the eruptive cones with different geomorphological structures, discover the endemic vegetation of Etna and the fascinating skeletons of the trees “mummified” by the 2002 eruption.

From here you will enjoy a splendid view of the summit craters and the Gulf of Taormina.

The descent will take place on fun volcanic sand gullies to return to the starting point.

Inclusions

Guide
Shoes
Helmet
Windbreaker jacket
Backpack
Trekking poles
Insurance

Exclusions

Food
Water

Extras

Pick-up on request

Important Info

The tour may be subject to change due to bad weather conditions or an increase in volcanic activity.

Not suitable for

Asthmatics Heart patients People with joint problems

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Getting ready for the tour

Clothing and Footwear

Hiking boots with good grip
Layered clothing to adapt to temperature changes
Windbreaker or K-way (provided if needed)
Gloves and hat (especially in colder months)

Recommended Gear

Trekking poles (provided if needed)
Lightweight backpack for personal belongings
Sunglasses and sunscreen for UV protection
Headlamp (if the tour includes cave exploration)

Food and Hydration

At least 1.5L of water per person
Energy snacks or packed lunch (if required for the tour)

Optional Accessories

Camera or smartphone to capture breathtaking views
Binoculars for observing the landscape and local wildlife

All equipment provided by the organization, such as hiking boots, trekking poles, and helmets, is included in the tour when specified.

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Manuel Teufel

We did the Mt. Etna North tour with Aitne Med yesterday. The tour was exceptionally well-organized, and the group size was ideal. Communication beforehand via WhatsApp was seamless and super helpful. The trekking pace up the craters was perfectly set and well-adapted to the altitude. During our regular short breaks, our guide, Vincenzo, provided detailed explanations about Mt. Etna and took the time to answer everyone’s individual questions. He even adjusted the routes on the spot to best fit the wind and weather conditions. What impressed us most was when someone injured their ankle during the descent—Vincenzo didn't hesitate for a second and carried them on his back for the rest of the way down. A huge thank you to the entire team at Aitne Med for such a fantastic experience yesterday!

Corentin Aubry

Une randonnée vraiment incroyable, qui nous en met plein les yeux du début à la fin. Notre guide, Marco, a vraiment été au top et nous avons pu voir tout ce qui était possible. Là communication pour planifier l’excursion a été top et le prêt de matériel (chaussures, doudounes …) est bien pratique.

Daniela Bosch

Wir hatten heute eine fantastische Tour auf den Ätna. Unser Tour-Guide Vincenzo war von Anfang an sensationell: Beim Aufstieg hat er ein sehr angenehmes, moderates Tempo gewählt – ideal für die doch anstrengende Höhe. Bei den regelmäßigen Pausen hat er uns extrem spannende Details über den Vulkan erzählt. Auch das gesamte Guide-Team hat klasse gearbeitet und die Route spontan an Wind und Wetter angepasst. Was Vincenzo aber beim Abstieg geleistet hat, verdient besonderen Dank: Als ich mir leider den Knöchel verknackst habe und nicht mehr weiterlaufen konnte, hat er mich ohne zu zögern den halben Berg Huckepack nach unten getragen! So viel Einsatz, Hilfsbereitschaft und Empathie sieht man selten. Wir haben uns zu jedem Zeitpunkt zu 100 % sicher und bestens aufgehoben gefühlt. Vielen Dank, Vincenzo – du bist der Beste! Absolute Herzensempfehlung!

Elysia Oakham

Fantastic tour with Vincenzo, very friendly and knowledgeable, one of the best things we've ever done! Highly recommend.

Lorie Davidson

Great experience. It is a must do if visiting the area.

Sebastian

Gipfelkraterwanderung an der Nordseite war überragend. Ist natürlich alles sehr wetterabhängig. Wir hatten gutes, sonniges Wetter und standen dann am weissqualmenden Kraterrand. Absolut imposanter Anblick! Alle Führer sehr professionell und vom Fach. Man bekommt hohe Wanderschuhe, Thermojacke und Helm gestellt. Aktuell zahlt man noch Vorort 50€ für den 4x4 Transport und 5€ Parkgebühren.

Alice Fox

Exceptional tour to teh summit. good organisation and Marco was amzing guide, very knowledgeable, explained many things about Etna and Sicily, Shared his contacts and sent photos and videos after a trip! Amazing, will be repeating the tour soon again. Also, it was great that people leading the toyr are true Etna and Volcano fans. Fantastic and Inspirational!

Cecilia Gherardi

Abbiamo fatto il tour sul versante nord dell'Etna quindi quello con più escursione rispetto al lato con funivia. Escursione bellissima e nemmeno troppo faticosa per chi è abituato alla montagna (400m di dislivello). Max come guida è stato super competente e chiaro, siamo riusciti a vedere crateri sommitali e la colata di lava di agosto 2026. Consiglio di farla come esperienza perché è unica.

Domenico Miscioscia

Esperienza non consigliata con guida GIOVANNI, in data 17/09. Sia chiaro che alla guida 'non frega nulla delle recensioni negative', come ha tenuto a sottolineare a tutto il gruppo, sfidando a lasciare un feedback non buono. Mentre tutte le altre guide portano i propri gruppi a ridosso del cratere Bocca Nuova, la superbia di Giovanni lo porta a screditare i suoi colleghi che fanno percorsi che egli ritiene non opportuni e non tiene minimamente in considerazione il desiderio e le aspettative di chi partecipa all'esperienza. Per onore di cronaca, ci ha infine in parte accontentati, dopo un'estenuante opera di convincimento che è valsa il suo mancato saluto al termine dell'esperienza.

Inclusions

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Extras

Important Info