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Sicily
Etna - Ski Touring and Splitboarding Tour in Sicily

A ski touring tour on Mount Etna with experienced Alpine Guides: a unique experience on the white slopes contrasting with the black lava and the blue sea below.

  • Snow
  • Skitouring

The tour in detail

Tour details

Duration

3 days

Suitable for

Beginner-intermediate ski tourers; the ascent and descent do not have particularly technical sections, but good control of the equipment is required.

Best time

From February to March.

Tour type

Ski touring (and/or splitboarding) tour with the guidance of an experienced Alpine Guide. Overnight stays at the departure/arrival points and transfers to/from the airports.

Tour highlights
  • A ski touring expedition on the volcano, away from the well-known classics of Northern Italy, an impressive and unique experience on Etna, or Mongibello.
  • Discovering the less conventional Sicily, immersed in grandiose landscapes of white slopes that contrast with the black lava and the blue sea below.
  • Accompanied by certified UIAGM Alpine Guides.
  • Overnight stays in cozy B&Bs or mountain huts, with half board included.
  • On request, customize the Etna volcano ski tour combining other outdoor activities and tours, as well as extra overnight stays.
Sicily 3 days
Etna - Ski Touring and Splitboarding Tour in Sicily
Medium
Starting from 420,00
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Guided tour

Set off anytime with our expert guides

Duration

3 days / 2 nights

Available from 01 February 2025 to 31 March 2025

Available

Starting from 420,00

Travel program at a glance

Day 1

Arrival in Catania, meeting with the guide, and transfer to Nicolosi, accommodation at the hotel.

Day 2

Ski touring in the Etna region with the mountain guides

Day 3

Ski touring day near Etna - transfer to Catania

Extras on request

  • Transfers to/from the starting point of the tour
  • Flight to Catania
  • Rental of ski touring equipment - personal equipment not included
  • Single room accommodation
  • Extra night in a hut or hotel
  • Extra ski touring days
  • Other outdoor activities in Sicily

What is included

  • Rental of a 7-9 seat minivan and related expenses (fuel)
  • 2 overnight stays in a B&B or mountain hut, half board
  • 3 days with a certified Alpine Guide and her expenses
  • Transfers as indicated in the detailed program
  • Travel insurance policy by UnipolSai (more info ⟶)
  • Phone assistance throughout the tour

Not included

  • Round-trip flight to Catania from major airports
  • Air transport of sporting equipment (skis, poles, and boots)
  • Travel insurance (medical/luggage & cancellation), not mandatory but strongly recommended
  • Single room supplement in hotels or B&Bs
  • Meals not indicated in the itinerary
  • Ski lifts (to be paid locally if necessary)
  • Extra services due to force majeure
  • Optional visits, services, and activities
  • Tips, phone calls, and personal extras
  • Personal clothing and equipment
  • Everything not included in the “included” section.

Planned accomodations or similar

B&B or Mountain Hut

Want to customize your trip?

Upon request, the trip program can be shortened, extended or tailored to suit your preferences..

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