Mount Etna Summit Craters Tour from North

Your unforgettable Mount Etna adventure kicks off at Piano Provenzana, located on the volcano’s scenic northern slope.

Climb aboard a powerful 4×4 vehicle and ascend more than 1,100 meters (3,600 ft), from 1,800 meters to the stunning volcanic plateau known as Piano delle Concazze, situated at 2,900 meters (9,500 ft). As you rise higher, marvel at Etna’s striking volcanic terrain, a dramatic landscape shaped by centuries of powerful eruptions.

Once at Piano delle Concazze, your exciting trek to Mount Etna’s summit craters begins. Led by expert volcanological guides, you’ll follow a rugged trail that climbs roughly 500 meters (1,640 ft) in altitude, taking approximately 2 hours of exhilarating hiking. Along the way, immerse yourself in surreal views, unmatched panoramas, and the stark beauty unique to Mount Etna’s volcanic wilderness.

At the summit craters, an awe-inspiring sight awaits: vivid yellow and white sulfur deposits, columns of volcanic smoke gently rising from the crater rims, and vast expanses of hardened lava flows. Standing at the volcano’s summit is a powerful experience that stays with you forever.

After admiring this spectacular natural wonder, retrace your route back down to Piano delle Concazze, where your 4×4 vehicle awaits. Relax as you comfortably descend to your starting point at Piano Provenzana, returning safely to 1,800 meters (5,900 ft).