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Provenzana - Timparossa - Grotte Etna Nord

Etna Nord

Percorso abbastanza complicato lungo tutte le principali grotte di Etna Nord

Hiking Severe

Distance
10 km
Ascent
701 m
Descent
304 m
Duration
3-4 hrs
Low Point
1.7 km
High Point
2.2 km
Gradient
10˚
Provenzana - Timparossa - Grotte Etna Nord Map

Partenza da Piano Provenzana, prima tappa a Rifugio Timparossa (dove si consiglia una breve sosta). Si continua verso le grotte dei Lamponi (si consiglia la visita approfondita), si prosegue poi per grotta Marsal, grotta di Aci e la bellissima grotta del Gelo. Ultima tappa alla grotta del Lago, si consiglia di prestare attenzione a causa dell'impervio terreno trovandoci sulla Sciara del Follone

Difficulty

Severe

Hiking challenging trails where simple scrambling, with the occasional use of the hands, is a distinct possibility. The trails are often filled with all manner of obstacles both small and large, and the hills are very steep. Obstacles and challenges are often unexpected and can be unpredictable.

Medium Exposure

2 out of 4

The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

in April, May, September and October

Features

  • Wildlife
  • Historical
  • Forestry or heavy vegetation