Visit Pizzi Dineri, 2800mt & Bottoniera Craters from the 2002 eruption

Daily Departures at 10:30am, 1:30pm and 3:30pm from Piano Provenzana with 4×4 vehicle, driving along the Panoramic path towards the northern slopes of Mountain Etna.

We drive along the ancient craters and the recent lava flows until we reach the Volcanological Observatory at an altitude of 2800mt. 

Once at destination, you will be leaded by our guides towards the panoramic point of Pizzi Dineri to admire the breathtaking view of the craters of the Etna that go towards the Ionic Sea, passing by the “Valle del Bove” and the “Valle del Leone”. (Visibility varies depending on weather and volcanic conditions). 

Back on the off-road vehicles to reach the lateral craters of the 2002 Eruption. Where you will do a short and fascinating trek along the crater’s edges of the Eruption that has destroyed the touristic area of Piano Provenzana. Boarding the vehicles and return to base. 

Pricing:
– Adults: 69 €
– Children (3-12 years old): 59 €

Schedule:

• Departure planned everyday from Piano Provenzana (1800mt)

• Arrive at a height of 2800 meters

• Start trek to the viewpoint, Pizzi Dineri at 2850mt

• Minimum altitude of trekking starting point: 2800mt and maximum altitude reached: 2850mt

• Total climb uphill: 30mt (it may vary)

• Total climb down hill: 30mt (it may vary)

• Trekking downhill till the 2002 Craters

• Altitude of the trekking starting point: 2060mt and altitude of the trekking arrival point: 1935mt

• Arrival at Piano Provenzana with the help of the 4×4 vehicles: 1800mt

• Total time of the tour: 2.5 hours

• Total Kilometres to be covered on foot (viewpoint of Pizzi Dineri + 2002 Craters): 2.5km

• Difficulty: T(Tourist friendly)

Read before you book:

• Trekking doesn’t require great preparations on a physical level; it consists of a simple walk without extremely difficult walkways. Nevertheless you have to be prepared to walk on sandy volcanic soil and inconsistent lose ground.
• The excursion could be subjected to variations at the discretion of guides, or could be interrupted in case of changes of environmental, climatic or volcanic conditions that could undermine the safety of the entire group. 
• The total time of the trekking trail will depend on the general pace of the group. 
• The excursion will be carried out according to the limits laid down by the governing body. 
• The route is suitable also for children over 3 years old. 
• The route consist of the ascent and the walking along the crater’s edges, this may cause dizziness to susceptible individuals. 
• This type of itinerary is suited to people in good physical health, not suffering from particular diseases (cardio-vascular and breathing issues or hypertension). 
• Pregnant women who have passed the third month of pregnancy are not allowed to take part to any excursion.