Trekking on Etna for the first time: which hike to choose
Panoramic tour, medium trek or summit craters? The names look alike but duration, effort and altitude differ a lot. How to choose from your real level.
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Etna with children and families: itineraries, altitude and advice
For a child, Etna is an open-air laboratory. Which tour to choose, from what age, how children react to altitude and how to plan the day.
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Etna from Catania or Taormina: how to plan the day
The volcano looks close from both, but Rifugio Sapienza and Piano Provenzana are not the same place. Times, transport and how not to get the side wrong.
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What to bring for a hike on Etna: essential equipment
Packing your rucksack by looking at the Catania forecast is the most common mistake. The essential list, season by season, without filling it with clutter.
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Why climb Etna with an authorised volcanological guide
Not just someone who points the way: it is a profession regulated by law. What they do before and during the hike, and how to check they are qualified.
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