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'''Mount Etna''' is a 3323m high active volcano in [[Sicily]], [[Italy]].
==Understand==
[[File:Etna eruption seen from the International Space Station.jpg|thumb|Etna eruption seen from the International Space Station]]
[[File:Etna2-flickr.jpg|thumb|At the slopes of Etna]]
The mountain has an eerie volcanic landscape, with solidifed "rivers" of lava. It is used for '''skiing''' in winter, so be prepared for the cold at this altitude, even in summer. Even in good weather in summer, sometimes the top of the mountain is covered in cloud, especially during the afternoon, obscuring the wonderful views.
In 1987 it was nominated a ''Nature reserve'' of Sicily. In 2013 Mount Etna was inscribed to the [[UNESCO World Heritage List#Italy|UNESCO World Heritage List]].
* {{listing
| name=Parco dell’Etna | alt=[http://www.parks.it/parco.etna/Eindex.php Etna Park] | url=http://www.parcoetna.ct.it/default.aspx | email=ufficiostampa@parcoetna.it
| address=Monastero di San Nicolò La Rena - Via del Convento, 45 - 95030 Nicolosi (CT) | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 095 821111 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=it:Parco dell'Etna
| lastedit=2017-02-01
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==Get in==
===By bus===
* {{listing
| name=Catania-Etna | alt= | url= | email=
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| content=by ''[http://www.aziendasicilianatrasporti.it/ AST]'' is the only public bus service which arrives closest to the mount summit. It terminates next to the {{marker| name=Rifugio Sapienza | lat=37.69975| long=14.99912}} about 1400m below the summit on the south side. In ''Catania'' the bus leaves from the [[Catania#Stazione Ast|AST bus hub]] (located next to the central railway station) daily at 8:15, also between June 15th and September 15th on working days at 11:20. From ''Etna'' departures are: daily at 16:30, and between June 15th and September 15th on working days at 10:45. The journey takes approx. 2 hours. The bus makes a 20 min. stop at ''Nicolosi''. The bus quickly gets packed so it's wise to get in right at the starting point.
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You can also consider booking a tour to the mountain at one of the many agencies around so to solve a transportation problem this way. For more information contact the ''Parco Regionale dell'Etna'', Via Etnea 107, Nicolosi, tel: +39 095 914588.
==Get around==
There are a few ways to get around on Mount Etna:
* From Rifugio Sapienza (Etna south) during good weather, you can either:
:* Pay for a trip on a 4-wheel-drive vehicle + [http://funiviaetna.com/en/ cable car] (€60 return, but they have agreements with some close hotels) about 800m nearer the top.
:* Walk (no climbing gear required in summer). The walk is steep and, being a volcano, is pumice scree. In bad weather, you can walk if you are experienced and prepared for freezing weather. The walk can be a little strenuous for the inexperienced, particularly considering the altitude.
* From Piano Provenzana (Etna north) by walking to arrive on the summit Crater. This is a beautiful tour because it's possible to admire forests and lava sceneries.
==See==
[[File:Anello di fumo Etna da Zafferana.jpg|thumb|Smoke ring puffed by the volcano]]
*The solidified '''rivers of lava'''.
*The great '''views'''.
*Many entertainers on the sides of the roads. for example, artists, singers, and photographers. *The many '''Mini-shops''' along the side walks, the '''old fashioned''' houses and restaurants, and the '''locals''' that live there.
*[[Novara di Sicilia]] - Located in the provence of Messina on the northern side of Mt. Etna, this picturesque medieval town is nestled in the mountains overlooking ancient Tyndaris and Abacaenum. It is the archetype of a typical medieval town, with its friendly and accommodating people who speak a distinctive dialect.
==Do==
[[File:Sizilien_Ätna_Gipfel.jpg|thumb|Peak of Mt. Etna.]]
*If you're fit and adventurous, check out the possibility of a guided climb of Etna. '''Gruppo Guide Alpine Etna Sud''', Via Etnea 49 ([[Nicolosi]]), +39 095 7914755, [http://www.etnaguide.com] (not all pages have been translated to English as of July 2008), is the guide service applicable for ascents from Sapienza. The guides' English can be a bit hit or miss, but they know vastly more about conditions on the mountain than anyone else, and have by far the best understanding of what's safe and interesting. Climbing to the summit without a guide isn't just prohibited, it's foolhardy, even if you're a capable hiker in more conventional surroundings.
*A vintage self drive excursion or a themed tour on a classic Fiat 500, starting from Taormina and Giardini Naxos area. The most popular excursions are themed on the Francis Ford Coppola's Godfather movie and on the Etna Wines Road. You can reach amazing villages like Savoca, Forza D’Agrò and Taormina.500 Vintage Tour - Classic car hire & tours - Taormina - Phone +39 3497234906 - Email: info@500vintagetour.com - Website: [http://www.500vintagetour.com 500 Vintage Tour]
==Buy==
There are lots of souvenir shops around Rifugio Sapienza.
==Eat==
There are several cafes / restaurants around Rifugio Sapienza.
==Drink==
You can buy many hot chocolates to warm up your toasty bones. Also on colder months, as you go up Mt. Etna you will find several shops and there you can buy the drink, "Fuoco dell'Etna" which is a liqueur which will definitely keep you warm as you hike up. It will get very cold.
==Sleep==
You can sleep in Rifugio Sapienza itself.
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Corsaro Etna Sud | alt= | url=http://www.hotelcorsaro.it/ | email=
| address=Piazza Cantoniera, Nicolosi | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 095 914122 | tollfree= | fax=
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Sapienza. A ski-lodge-like hotel that advertises itself as the "highest" lodging on Etna, referring to elevation, not price. 17 rooms, restaurant. Inside Parco dell'Etna and within easy walking distance of the lower funicular terminal.
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* {{sleep
| name=Etnalodge | alt= | url=http://www.etnalodge.it/ | email=
| address=Via Bassi, 21, Piedimonte Etneo | lat= | long= | directions=
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| content=At the north-east foothills of Mount Etna about 8 km outside Parco dell'Etna is an ancient wine-producing estate renovated as a lodge. Terrific view, 500 meters above sea level in the countryside.
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* {{sleep
| name=Mareneve Resort | alt= | url=http://www.mareneveresort.com | email=info@mareneveresort.com
| address=Via Mareneve, 63, Linguaglossa | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+39 095 643379| tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| lastedit=2015-09-17
| content=Right outside the north side of Parco dell'Etna.
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* {{sleep
| name=Terrazza dell'Etna | alt= | url=http://www.bebterrazzadelletna.com/ | email=info@bebterrazzadelletna.com
| address=Via Alcide De Gasperi, 92 Mascalucia | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+393888461903 | tollfree= | fax=
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| lastedit=2015-10-28
| content=B&B in Mascalucia, next to Rifugio Sapienza and about 8 km from Etna Park. Rooms are equipped with private bath, WiFi, TV and panoramic view.
}}
*There are also sleep options about 15km away in [[Nicolosi]].
==Go next==
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[[wikipedia:Mount Etna]]
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