Program
Departure from our mobile office in Rifugio Sapienza. After a short briefing, the excursion leading us inside the great Bove Valley will start. With Etna cable car we will quickly gain height up to 2500masl. After the visit of the eruptive area of 2001, we will start the descent towards the bottom of the Valley, through the funny Montagnola rill, characterized of very fine ashes. We will walk along the 1991-1993 lavas towards East up to Valle del Tripodo (Tripodo Valley). The path leading us to Serra del Salifizio crosses a very specatcular beech tree forest. From here we will start the descent towards Piano del Vescovo, end point of the excursion.

Information
Excursion for moderately trained hikers, used to move on sandy or detrital terrain, where there may not be paths and where the route can tackle sometimes exposed sections. Excursion is also possible for children aged ten and up. To avoid taking risks, it is a good idea to know your health condition perfectly and to have it present when driving, especially in cases of heart problems, asthma and dizziness. At the discretion of the guide, the excursions may undergo variations or be interrupted if the weather conditions, environmental causes, or possible volcanic risk, can represent any source of danger. Furthermore, the guide is entitled to stop the excursion for any reason that could compromise the safety and therefore the physical integrity of an individual or of the entire group.

Necessary gear:
• Trekking boots* with high socks
• Trekking pole*
• Rock helmet ( free rental)
• Extra t-shirt
• Long trousers (recommended)
• Pull and anorak (k-way)
• Backpack (10-20L)
• Gloves and hat (recommended )
• Sunglasses (recommended)
• Sun protection cream (recommended)
• Water, at least 1.5L
• Snack and packed lunch
*Available rental in loco