CT Trip Overview
The 2002 eruption was among the most impressive and devastating in recent years.
The route allows you to discover and study the many volcanic morphologies, related to the eruptions that followed one another on the northern slope of Etna. It will also be possible to visit the eruptions on the side of 10 September 1911 and 17 June 1923 which threatened the town of Linguaglossa.
You will climb along the pyroclastic cones of the 2002 eruption until you reach the maximum altitude of 2100 meters. Once on the 2100 meter Crater it will begin the descent into a sandy channel that will lead us back to the starting point of Piano Provenzana.
Program:
Initial briefing
Beginning of the trek
Visit to eruptive fractures up to a maximum altitude of 2100 meters.
Descent on trekking to the starting point.
Price includes
Volcanological or Alpine Guide
Helmet
Price excludes
K way
Trekking shoes
Compulsory equipment
Packed lunch
Layered clothing
Trekking shoes
Windbreaker or down jacket
Additional Info
Duration: 2 to 5 hours
Starts: CT, Italy
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Hiking & Camping
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The 2002 eruption was among the most impressive and devastating in recent years.
The route allows you to discover and study the many volcanic morphologies, related to the eruptions that followed one another on the northern slope of Etna. It will also be possible to visit the eruptions on the side of 10 September 1911 and 17 June 1923 which threatened the town of Linguaglossa.
You will climb along the pyroclastic cones of the 2002 eruption until you reach the maximum altitude of 2100 meters. Once on the 2100 meter Crater it will begin the descent into a sandy channel that will lead us back to the starting point of Piano Provenzana.
Program:
Initial briefing
Beginning of the trek
Visit to eruptive fractures up to a maximum altitude of 2100 meters.
Descent on trekking to the starting point.
Price includes
Volcanological or Alpine Guide
Helmet
Price excludes
K way
Trekking shoes
Compulsory equipment
Packed lunch
Layered clothing
Trekking shoes
Windbreaker or down jacket
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mount Etna, 95030 Catania, Sicily Italy
The “Bottoniera del 2002” excursion will leave you fascinated. This eruptive fracture that formed during the 2002 eruption, has in fact destroyed the accommodation and tourist facilities of Piano Provenzana (Northern Etna – Linguaglossa). It was one of the most important and impressive eruptions of the last decades.
Come and discover this amazing place characterized by Craters, Canyons, Hornitos, etc.
Duration: 3 hours
