Etna: Cable Car & Hiking Tour to Summit

You will explore the summit area of Mount Etna with a certified alpine guide. In full safety, you will marvel at the beauty of Europe’s highest active volcano, reaching an altitude of 3,000 meters above sea level.

Departing from Rifugio Sapienza, in Nicolosi, the cable car will take you up to 2,500 m. From here, you will begin your hike toward the maximum altitude allowed by volcanic monitoring. The uphill trek lasts about 1.5 hours, passing several craters, including those formed during the 2001 eruption. Along the way, there will be extended breaks to rest and take photos.

You will then reach the Barbagallo Craters, at around 3,000 meters, where you can enjoy a privileged view of the summit craters. After a long stop near the craters, you will descend toward the 2002 craters, walking across volcanic sand, before returning to 2,500 meters and taking the cable car back to Rifugio Sapienza.

Tour options without pick-up:

Meeting time: 9:00 AM / Tour starts: 9:30 AM

Meeting time: 10:30 AM (compatible with the arrival of the public bus at Rifugio Sapienza) / Tour starts: 11:00 AM

Tour option with pick-up from your accommodation in central Catania at approximately 7:30 AM