Notre guide Paolo est un puit de science tant au niveau volcan qu'au niveau connaissance historique de l'île.
Nous sommes partie avec un enfant de 10 ans et une de 6 ans et ils ont pu suivre le rythme sans problème et ils ont été très intéressé par les explications données par Paolo.
L'etna nord plus sauvage est de toute beauté, nous avons préféré cette randonnée chaleureuse par rapport à la montée de l'etna sud faite via un funiculaire et un mini bus.
Je la recommande à toute famille avec jeune enfant désirant découvrir l'etna.
Easy excursion for families with children
Your guide takes you on an excursion to the craters and takes you into a lava tunnel, to understand how the Etna volcano works.
The excursion to the north side of Etna, in the area of the Sartorius craters, is perfect for visiting Etna with children.
Free for children under 12 (with the exception of the package with the night at the Citelli Hut and with the NCC service).
Highlights
- Free excursion for children under 12 (with the exception of the package with the night at the Citelli Refuge and with the NCC service).
- Group of up to 12 people.
- Hike with our guide to a series of 8 craters in line.
- Visit a lava tunnel.
- View of Etna on the north side, the Ionian sea, the coast from Riposto to Naxos and Calabria.
Description
North Etna Excursion
It's an easy excursion, which guarantees you a half day of adventure on Etna. This excursion is also suitable for non-sports enthusiasts who wish to have an exciting and educational excursion on Etna. The route is chosen with care and above all away from the crowds between ancient craters and a visit to a lava cave.
The excursion takes place on the north side in the protected area of the Etna Park. Trail or hiking shoes are sufficient for this easy hike. The half-day visit of Etna is easy and accessible to everyone, adults and children (aged 4 and up). The group consists of a maximum of 12 people, accompanied by a guide. This is an excursion designed for travelers who love nature and easy hiking.
Our excursion starts early in the morning (at 8 am), to allow you to fully appreciate the beauty and majesty of the Etna volcano. This visit to the north side is perfect for understanding how the Etna volcano works. You will discover that there is not only the top of the volcano to visit. Our route passes through fascinating places: you will see ancient craters, lava flows from different eras and a lava tunnel.
Volcanological guide for visiting Etna
Your expert guide will take you to the largest active volcano in Europe. On the northern side we find the largest birch forest of Etna. It is interesting to note the contrast between the white of the birch bark and the black of the volcanic ash. To understand how lava is produced and progresses, an excursion is planned on the lava flows of the 1865 eruption to reach the 8 Sartorius craters. The excursion of about 4 km takes place on the Sartorius craters, which are a set of several eruptive vents in a line, at about 1600 meters above sea level. You will be immersed in large volcanic landscapes, with a superb view of the Etna volcano and the Mediterranean.
Etna lava tunnel
During the excursion you will visit a lava tunnel of about 20 meters in length, equipped with helmets and torches. A lava tube is formed by a flow that has cooled to the surface thus forming a solid crust. When the flow ceases to be fed, it empties and leaves a tunnel-like cavity. Equipment provided free of charge: helmet, flashlight, sticks, rucksack and raincoat. Trekking boots are mandatory to participate in the excursions on Etna.
If you don't have them, you need to get or rent them. The price for the rental of trekking shoes is €5 per pair with Etna3340. Tell me your sizes (women and men) no later than 24 hours before the excursion. Your guide will bring your shoes to you on the day of the hike. Equipment required but not included. Mid-calf gaiters or socks (to limit volcanic sand in shoes). Trekking pants, sweater/fleece, warm waterproof windproof jacket with hood, gloves, hat, cap to protect your head from the sun, sunscreen, sunglasses. Plan ahead for a picnic and water (1.5 liters per person).
Included in tour
- 4 km walk. Maximum altitude 1741m. Positive height difference: 100 m. Negative height difference: 100 m. Difficulty: easy.
- Walking time: about 3 hours. 20 m lava tunnel. Approximately 30 minute visit.
Recommended formula
- The Citelli refuge has free parking and is located at the starting point of the excursion. It was renovated in 2012 and has 4 single rooms for 2 to 4 people (for a total of 13 seats), a dining room for 35 guests and a small bar.
- The rooms have always clean sheets and blankets, it is not necessary to bring a sheet and a sleeping bag.
- In the corridor, in front of the bedrooms, the four bathrooms are shared between the guests: 2 for women and 2 for men, both with always hot showers.
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Questions/Answers
Comment rejoindre l'Etna si vous n'avez pas de voiture?
Pour accéder au refuge Sapienza, situé sur le versant sud de l'Etna, vous avez la possibilité d'emprunter le bus de l'AST (Azienda Siciliana Trasporti).
Ce dernier part de la gare centrale de Catane à 8h du matin et arrive au bar restaurant La Cantoniera, sur le versant Sud de l'Etna, à 10h.
C'est ici que le guide vous attendra pour débuter l'excursion.
Le retour vers Catane est prévu aux alentours de 16h, mais il est conseillé de vérifier les horaires exacts à l'avance.
Ce moyen de transport est une solution économique et pratique pour rejoindre notre guide et participer à l'excursion sur l'Etna Sud.
Situation géodynamique du volcan Etna
La situation géodynamique de l'Etna évolue en fonction de l'activité imprévisible du volcan et les restrictions concernant les zones autorisées pour les excursions évoluent aussi souvent.
Je vous tiendrai au courant à temps pour vous informer des conditions météorologiques et de l'activité volcanique.
Comment serai-je informé des conditions de l'excursion ?
Je vous enverrai une mise à jour par mail la veille de votre excursion, concernant les conditions météorologiques et géodynamiques de l’Etna. Veuillez lire attentivement ce mail et toutes mes communications.
Quelle est la différence entre l'excursion en groupe et l'excursion privée ?
Dans l'excursion en groupe, il faut s'adapter au rythme de la personne la plus lente, donc l'atteinte de l'altitude et des kilomètres maximaux n'est pas garantie. En revanche, avec l'excursion privée, vous pouvez ajuster le rythme selon vos capacités sportives.
Le guide peut-il modifier l'itinéraire de l'excursion ?
Oui, le guide se réserve le droit de modifier entièrement l'itinéraire, l'altitude maximale et d'autres aspects en fonction des conditions météorologiques, géodynamiques et du niveau des participants.
Quel matériel est fourni gratuitement ?
Nous fournissons un casque, une lampe torche, des bâtons, un sac à dos et un k-way gratuitement.
Les chaussures de randonnée sont-elles obligatoires ?
Oui, les chaussures de randonnée montantes sont obligatoires. Si vous n'en avez pas, elles sont disponibles à la location pour 5€ la paire. Veuillez indiquer vos pointures 24 heures avant l'excursion.
Quel équipement dois-je apporter ?
Outre les chaussures de randonnée, vous devez avoir des guêtres ou chaussettes hautes, un pantalon de randonnée, un pull/polaire, une veste chaude imperméable, des gants, un bonnet, une casquette, de la crème solaire, des lunettes de soleil et un piquenique avec 1 litre d'eau par personne.
Quelles sont les conditions pour participer à l'excursion ?
Il est essentiel d'être en parfaite santé sans problèmes de santé majeurs. Les personnes asthmatiques ou enceintes ne peuvent pas participer. Veuillez nous informer à l'avance de toute condition médicale ou allergie.
Que se passe-t-il en cas d'annulation de l'excursion ?
En cas de conditions défavorables, l'excursion peut être annulée ou reportée. Si vous ne pouvez pas déplacer la date, vous serez intégralement remboursé.
Y a-t-il des frais d'annulation ?
Oui, les frais d'annulation varient selon le type d'excursion et le délai d'annulation. Les détails sont spécifiés dans nos conditions de vente.
Dois-je réserver mon excursion à l'avance ?
Oui, il est recommandé de réserver votre excursion à l'avance. Ceci assure la disponibilité de votre place et permet une organisation optimale, surtout pendant la haute saison touristique.
De plus, la réservation préalable nous permet de vous fournir toutes les informations nécessaires et de préparer l'équipement adéquat pour votre aventure sur le volcan.
Que se passe-t-il si l'Etna entre en éruption ? L'excursion sera-t-elle annulée ?
Si l'Etna entre en éruption, la sécurité de nos participants reste notre priorité absolue. Le jour précédant votre excursion, je vous fournirai une mise à jour complète sur les conditions météorologiques et géodynamiques de l'Etna.
En cas d'activité éruptive, je m'efforcerai de proposer un itinéraire et des horaires adaptés pour essayer d'observer l'éruption à une distance de sécurité.
Cette adaptation sera effectuée en tenant compte de toutes les mesures de sécurité nécessaires.
En cas d'impossibilité d'assurer une observation sûre ou si les conditions l'exigent, l'excursion pourrait être annulée.
Vous serez informés en temps utile pour prendre les mesures appropriées.
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Conditions of sale and cancellation
Terms and Conditions. Etna Excursions
1. Purpose
These terms and conditions apply to the excursions organised by Etna3340 on Mount Etna, in Sicily.
Any booking implies full and unconditional acceptance of these terms by the client and by each registered participant.
2. Booking and payment
The booking becomes effective only after written confirmation from Etna3340 and receipt of full payment, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
The client undertakes to provide accurate and complete information regarding all participants (identity, health, physical level, equipment).
3. Prices and included services
Prices, included and excluded services, as well as the detailed description of each excursion, are stated on the website etna3340.com or in the quote sent by e-mail.
Only the services explicitly described as “included” in the programme or in the quote form part of the service.
Any additional element constitutes an optional or extra service.
4. Medical fitness and client responsibility
The client warrants that all participants are in good general health and are physically and psychologically fit to take part in a mountain hike on an active volcano, at altitude and on unstable terrain.
Etna excursions are not suitable for people who suffer, even mildly or in the past, from heart or respiratory diseases, high blood pressure, asthma, diabetes, severe allergies, neurological disorders, significant bone, ligament or joint problems, a tendency to cramps, psychological or psychiatric disorders, nor for pregnant women.
Any medical condition, medication, physical limitation or psychological disorder must be disclosed to Etna3340 before booking. In case of doubt, the client must seek medical advice before confirming participation.
5. Mandatory equipment
For safety reasons, appropriate technical equipment is mandatory.
High-cut hiking boots are required.
Low shoes and sneakers are not permitted.
The volcanic terrain features deep ash, sharp rocks, steep slopes and unstable areas.
If the equipment does not comply, the guide may refuse access to the excursion, without refund.
The client undertakes to comply with the list of mandatory equipment indicated in the excursion description (suitable footwear, high socks, technical clothing, protection against cold, humidity and wind, water and food, etc.).
6. Safety, active volcano and itinerary changes
Dates, times and itineraries may be changed depending on availability, weather conditions, volcanic activity and organisational needs.
Etna is an active volcano.
Volcanic activity, weather, wind and trail conditions may change quickly and without notice.
Safety takes precedence over any other objective (altitude, distance, craters to reach, duration).
The guide reserves the right to modify, shorten, postpone or cancel the excursion, to change side, itinerary, altitude or schedule at any time if weather, geodynamic conditions or the participants’ real level require it.
These decisions are discretionary and non-negotiable.
No compensation is due if the planned route cannot be completed for safety reasons or due to external conditions beyond the control of Etna3340.
7. Cancellation by the client. Etna Excursions
Any request for cancellation must be sent by e-mail from the address used for the booking.
The date on which the e-mail is received shall be binding.
If the cancellation occurs more than 30 days before the excursion date, the amounts paid will be refunded, minus a flat fee of €100 per booking, corresponding to administrative, management and seat-blocking costs.
If the cancellation occurs 30 days or less before the excursion date, or in the event of a no-show at the meeting point, no refund is due, regardless of the reason (unless mandatory legal provisions provide otherwise).
Any request to change the date is treated as a cancellation followed by a new booking, unless otherwise agreed in writing by Etna3340.
8. Cancellation or changes by Etna3340
Etna3340 may cancel or postpone an excursion in case of adverse weather conditions, volcanic activity deemed incompatible with safety, restrictions by the authorities, technical problems or any other safety-related reason or force majeure.
In case of cancellation by Etna3340 without a rescheduling solution accepted by the client, the amounts paid for the excursion will be refunded within a maximum of 30 days by bank transfer.
This refund constitutes the only possible compensation.
9. Informed consent and acceptance of risks. Etna Excursions
By booking an Etna excursion with Etna3340, the client and each participant declare that they have read and understood the full description of the activity, including duration, difficulty, terms of sale, included and excluded services, required equipment and safety warnings.
Participants confirm that they are physically and technically able to take part in the excursion, that they are in good health, without allergies of any kind, without heart, respiratory or blood pressure problems, and without significant bone, joint, muscle, diabetic, cramp-related or neurological issues.
They confirm that the information provided to Etna3340 regarding their health, equipment and physical condition is accurate and complete.
They acknowledge that they have been informed of the risks associated with activities on an active volcano, including the possibility of injury, material damage and, in extreme cases, death.
They declare that they have received sufficient explanations from Etna3340 or its guides, have been able to ask all desired questions and have obtained clear and understandable answers.
They undertake to follow the safety instructions, to respect the group and not to take individual initiatives without first informing Etna3340 or its guides.
They accept that Etna3340 and its guides may modify or cancel the programme for safety reasons, weather conditions, volcanic activity or in light of the health, capacities or equipment of the participants.
They acknowledge that Etna3340 and its guides cannot be held liable for accidents, except in cases of duly proven gross negligence.
By taking part, they voluntarily accept all risks inherent in a mountain activity on an active volcano.
A separate consent and risk acceptance form may be presented and signed on site before departure, in addition to these terms.
10. Punctuality
The meeting time and place are confirmed by e-mail.
The guide will wait a maximum of 15 minutes after the agreed time, after which the excursion will start.
In case of late arrival or absence of the client, no refund is due.
11. Animals
Animals (dogs and others) are not allowed on Etna excursions, unless expressly agreed in writing.
12. Personal data and payments
Etna3340 respects the confidentiality of personal data.
The information provided by the client (identity, contact details, data necessary to organise the activity) is used solely for booking management, invoicing, customer relations and compliance with legal obligations.
This data is neither sold nor transferred to unauthorised third parties.
Online payments are made via secure systems using SSL or equivalent encryption protocols.
13. Applicable law
These terms and conditions are governed by Italian law.
Any dispute will, in the absence of an amicable settlement, be submitted to the competent courts of the place where the agency has its registered office.
Legal notice and contact details
Etna3340.Voyage di Isabella Francesca Anastasi
Travel Agency & Tour Operator
VAT IT05705930872
Tax Code NSTSLL66R44E017U
SCIA No. 202201051028-2391190 of 05/01/2022 – SUAP Municipality of Ferrara
Civil liability insurance: Lloyd’s DY087999-LB
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REA FE 225682 – ATECO 79.11.00 Travel agency – ATECO 79.12.00 Tour operator
Registered office: Via Del Commercio 48 (interno 13), 44121 Ferrara (Italy), by appointment only
Agency affiliated to the “Gruppo Info Vacanze” network
Technical director: Dr. Daniela Vecchiato
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Date de l'expérience : 11/2022
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