Skiing on the highest (3343 m a.s.l.) and biggest (20 km in radius) active volcano in Europe with a view over the sea, is an experience that you will never forget.

The foothills of mount Etna, with its perfect snow and firn, is full of many easy snow trails for ski mountaineering to some steep canyons for the more experienced skiers.

The great crossing from south to north via the North East Crater, the  Pizzi de' Neri Pick and the  Grotta del Gelo  will be the main goals of our extraordinary ski mountaineering journey in Sicily.

The Mediterranean atmosphere, the mild climate the fragrances of Sicily the warm and friendly Sicilian hospitality and the flavour of a genuine and traditional cuisine will make your stay in Sicily unique!!

Program details

• DAY 1: CATANIA AIRPORT: in the evening, meeting with Campo Base Team and mountain guides  - UIAGM transfer and accommodation in B&B at foothills of Etna
• DAY 2: ETNA: ski mountaineering excursion from Rifugio Citelli to Pizzi Deneri Pick 
• DAY 3:  ETNA: great crossing from south to north via the North East Crater
• DAY 4:  ski mountaineering excursion at  the  Grotta del Gelo - departures for various destinations

According to the weather forecasts and snow conditions, some other excursions could be: Rocca della Valle (2.738 m a.s.l.); Punta S. Lucia (2924m a.s.l.); l’Osservatorio Etneo (2818m a.s.l.)

Additional Clarifications

The program could be changed at discretion of Campo Base Team / Mountain Guide - UIAGM based on weather conditions and snow levels, mantaining however inalterate the basic structure and the aims of the proposal.

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