Excursion on the slopes of Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe (3350 m).

€ 300

Type:	Ski-mountaineering
Period:	* 05.02.2010 * 19.02.2010
Mountain group:	Sicilia - Etna
Reference:	Scuola di Alpinismo e Scialpinismo Val di Sole
Physical preparation:	GOOD Walking: 6/7 hrs - Height difference: 800/1000 mt - Walking linear development: 8/10km - Top altitude: 2700 mt
Technical level:	SPORT Basic equipment-related skills are required. Skiing skills: being able to descent a slope following diagonal lines, curving in a snowplough or jumped style.
Equipment:	Ski-mountaineering boots, skis, poles, skins, transceiver, snow shovel and probe. Backpack, flask, heavy clothes, underwear, gloves, cap, sunglasses, barrier cream, some food
Days duration:	3
Individually cost:	€ 300

Technical description
FRIDAY:
flight Verona → Catania, transfer by car to Nicolosi.
SATURDAY: ETNA'S TRAVERSE
Length: 6 hrs
Difficulty: demanding.

Starting point: Rifugio Sapienza. Ascent via ropelift (at 2500 m). Ski-mountaineering through the new craters of 2001-2002. Passing through the Torre del filosofo, we will get to the highest craters at 3300 m. Descent from the north face. Arrival at Piano Provenzana.
SUNDAY: GROTTA DEL GELO
Length: 6 hrs
Difficulty: demanding.

Starting from Piano Provenzana we will climb up to Mt Pizzillo. Descent to Grotta del Gelo.

Variations are possible, according to snow conditions.
THE FEE INCLUDES:
• 2-day excursion under the guidance of a Mountain Guide UIAGM;
• 2 half-board days in B&B (drinks excluded);
• the transfers (minibus, taxi).

THE FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Flight(s);
• What's not specified.
The activity will take place with a minimum of 4 participants.