This tour begins at “Piano Provenzana” and follows a mountain trail at an altitude of 2900 meters. Traveling by off road vehicle, we will reach a high mountain slope framed by magnificent views of lava and volcanic sand along the rift created in the 2002 eruption. Continuing our excursion with our off-road vehicles to an altitude of 2900 meters the North-East crater (where the volcano observatory is located), dominates the area. From this point it will start the ascent by walk on a path surrounded by volcanic scoria and bombs. The total climb is of 300 mt till we will arrive to the view point, at a height of 2900 mt. There we will stop to admire the greatness, the uniqueness and the processes of the volcanic environment, united to the spectacle of the view you can enjoy from the roof of Sicily. In clear weather, one can see both the “Lion” and the “Bove”
This is not just a trip for those interested in geology…
…anyone who loves nature and breathtaking landscapes should on this
valleys, the majesty of the North East and South East craters. Here we will wait to admire the sunset and conclude this afternoon full of new emotions and sensations. The tour end driving back crossing Piano delle Concazze and then down to Piano Provenzana, point of arrival of our excursion.