TREKS · WORLDWIDE
The routes worth the airfare.
The 4 nicolosi treks hikers rate above the rest. A tight shortlist of the routes people finish and immediately start planning to do again, with prices, trail times and the outfitters who run them.
Cable car and 4x4 on Etna, then a guided 3,000m hike through craters, black sand, and a lava channel.
Most Popular“The guide was very good and full of great facts. He made the trip worthwhile!”
Hike Etna’s central crater from the southern slope with a small-group guide, boots and gear provided, plus lunar lava terrain and Ionian views.
“This excursion was a once in a lifetime experience. The guides were really well prepared, pick-up was on time and they provided equipment (boots, socks, jackets, helmets) on site. I’d recommend to use their equipment, unless you’re really well equipped for a mountain hike. Our guide, Pietro has an awesome personality, cared for our group…”
Jeep up Etna to 2,930m, trek with a volcanologist to the Central Crater around 3,300–3,350m, and aim for four active craters.
“Perfect organization, you get good shoes, warm long socks, jacket and tracking sticks for free. The guides all speak very good English.”
Guided trek on Mount Etna from Rifugio Sapienza by cable car, with a volcanological expert, helmets, and time in the Valle del Bove.
“Really amazing - glad the weather held out. Our guide was very knowledgeable and willing to take questions. Hard to beat this experience!”
Every great trekking region, and the routes worth walking in each.
