Fantastic hike! You start from the parking lot and following the path you walk on the lava flow that destroyed the ski lifts in 2002 until you reach the craters where the lava came out.

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Natrek

May 14, 2023

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fascinating place that deserves to be visited during an excursion

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Andrea Righini

August 26, 2021

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We understand the eruptive dynamics

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Best Hikes to 2002 Eruption Fracture Craters, Mount Etna

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1. Path of the Craters of the 2002 eruption – loop in the Etna Park

5.28km

01:44

260m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. 2022 Crater, Mount Etna – Piano Provenzana loop from Passopisciaro

5.89km

01:56

270m

Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. 2022 Crater, Mount Etna – Piano Provenzana loop from Solicchiata

12.3km

04:25

720m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Moderate

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Elevation 2,020 m

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Tuesday 20 January

5°C

-8°C

52 %

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Location: Linguaglossa, Catania, Sicily, Italy

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2002 Eruption Fracture Craters, Mount Etna

1. Path of the Craters of the 2002 eruption – loop in the Etna Park

2. 2022 Crater, Mount Etna – Piano Provenzana loop from Passopisciaro

3. 2022 Crater, Mount Etna – Piano Provenzana loop from Solicchiata

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