Etna Family Excursion
Etna Family Excursion
Etna Family Excursion
If you are thinking of visiting Etna with your children (under 5 years of age) and you do not want to reach the summit areas of the volcano, you can choose one of the following itineraries, accompanied by our Alpine / Volcanological Guides, which will allow you to immerse yourself, in total safety, in a unique and exciting landscape that only Etna can give you.
Etna excursion for families with children
Back of the donkey
Environmental characteristics of the site: a high-level mountain itinerary which allows the observation, from an excellent viewpoint, of the craters of the summit which originated in the 2002/2003 eruption. An internal view of the Valle del Bove and the ancient eruptive centres. Dry fractures and displacement of slopes which happened during the violent eruptive events of 2001 and 2003. The strips of vegetation are noteworthy and in particular the volcanic desert.
- Duration: 4 hours
- Height gain/loss: 200 mt
- Maximum altitude: 2.000 mt above s.l.
Monte Zoccolaro Path
Environmental characteristics of the site: an itinerary of great interest on the eastern edge of the caldera belt of the Valle del Bove. View on the dykes and the big necks of the western face. The remains of eruptive displays preceding the actual like the Trifoglietto and the Calanna. The strips of vegetation are noteworthy.
- Duration: 3.30 hours
- Height gain/loss: 250 mt
- Maximum altitude: 1.800 mt above s.l.
Monte Nero degli Zappini Path
Environmental characteristics and peculiarities of the site: lava fields and eruptive displays from various eras, tree essences and endemic plants. A grotto used for the conservation of snow and casts of trees.
- Duration: 3 hours
- Height gain/loss: 150 mt
- Maximum altitude: 1.800 mt above s.l.
The guides provide…
The necessary equipment (jacket, socks, shoes, helmets).
To follow suggestions…
Avoid using contact lenses
…don’t forget to bring with you:
Gloves and hat
K-way (waterproof jacket)
Long pants
Sun glasses
Sunscreen
This excursion is not suitable:
to pregnant women who have overcome the third month of pregnancy, to people suffering from particular pathologies such as cardio vascular disorders, respiratory disorders (asthma), severe hypertension and anxiety.
Important notice
Thanks from the Group of Alpine and Volcanological guides Etna South (Soc.Coop) for your interest.
WARNING: Due to the particular environmental conditions in which we operate, we reserve the right to cancel or interrupt the excursion services in cases of bad wheather and volcanic risk. The guides therefore consider themselves exempt from any liability for direct or indirect damages that may derive from cancellation or interruption of services for reasons beyond their control.
Reservation request
For info and reservations contact the following addresses.