What to see in Mount Etna

Welcome to Mount Etna

Mount Etna, located on Sicily’s east coast, is Europe’s highest –approx. 3,400m– and most active stratovolcano.

A UNESCO World Heritage site, it is famous for frequent, relatively safe, and highly monitored eruptions. Visitors can explore its unique volcanic landscape, craters, and forests year-round, with peak hiking from May to October.

Access Information

Etna South Side: the main access point is Rifugio Sapienza, which offers a cable car (Funivia dell’Etna) and off-road buses to reach the summit zone.
Etna North Side: the main access point is Piano Provenzana, which offers off-road buses to reach the summit zone.

Mount Etna Highlights

Mount Etna - South Side

Rifugio Sapienza (1,910m) is the primary tourist hub on Mount Etna’s south side (Nicolosi), offering hotels, restaurants, and immediate access to the cableway for crater excursions.

It serves as the main base for guided tours, 4×4 trucks, and trekking to 2,500m–3,000m+, while the inactive [Silvestri Craters] are adjacent.

Mount Etna - North Side

Piano Provenzana (Etna Nord) is a premier tourist and ski resort located at 1,810 meters on the northern slope of Mount Etna, near Linguaglossa, Sicily.

It offers unique skiing, snowboarding, and hiking with views of the Ionian Sea. Rebuilt after the 2002 eruption, it acts as a hub for guided excursions to the summit craters.

What to do in Mount Etna

Mount Etna Experiences