Catania Trip Overview
Arrived with the means at an altitude of 2000m the ascent begins
along the path that, between a forest of pines and brooms and native vegetation, will lead us to one of the most evocative views of the Del Bove valley.
Additional Info
Duration: 6 to 7 hours
Starts: Catania, Italy
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
Explore Catania Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Catania, Sicilia, Italy
Arrived with the means at an altitude of 2000m the ascent begins
along the path that, between a forest of pines and brooms and native vegetation, will lead us to one of the most evocative views of the Del Bove valley.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Piazza Stesicoro, 95100 Catania, Sicily Italy
Pick up at the Info Point, from your hotel in Catania or from a meeting point to be agreed
Pass By: Lungomare di Ognina, Viale Ruggero di Lauria, 95126 Catania, Sicily Italy
We start by passing the Catania waterfront, from where we can see the stacks of Acitrezza
Stop At: Mount Etna, 95030 Catania, Sicily Italy
Trekking (medium / easy level, about 300 meters in altitude) along a path that, passing through a characteristic undergrowth first and then lunar landscapes, leads to an altitude of about 2300 meters
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Valle Del Bove, 95019 Zafferana Etnea, Sicily Italy
When you reach an altitude of about 2,300 meters, you can enjoy a spectacular view of the south-east crater overlooking the Valle del Bove, an ancient volcanic caldera
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna, 95030 Nicolosi, Sicily Italy
Walk on one of the ancient craters. Later visit to one of the lava flow caves along the route.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Colata Lavica 1992, Piano Dell_acqua, Zafferana Etnea, Sicily Italy
Visit to the lava front of the 1991-1993 lava flow, which reached the village of Zafferana Etnea
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Oro d’Etna, Via San Giacomo 135, 95019 Zafferana Etnea, Sicily Italy
Stop for a free tasting of typical Etna products
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Catania, Catania, Province of Catania, Sicily
Return to the starting point in Catania, passing through the city
