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The 15 Best Treks in Italy

37 treks  ·  from $35 a head

Etna is the busiest mountain on this list, and the Dolomites hold the ladders. These 15 compare the summit-crater days, the sunset climbs and the via ferrata, on altitude gained, guide fees and cable-car cost.

Mount Etna: Trek to 3000m with cable car and 4x4 - Meeting at Rifugio Sapienza
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Mount Etna: Trek to 3000m with cable car and 4×4

1.Mount Etna: Trek to 3000m with cable car and 4×4

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,823 reviews · 5 hours · from $65Our pick

Ride from Rifugio Sapienza to 2800 meters by cable car and 4x4, then walk to 3000 meters with guides such as Antonio, Giuseppe, or Michele. Expect black volcanic sand, lateral craters, a 2002 lava vent, a lava channel, thin air, and changing mountain weather.

“Everything was well organized. We arrived 30min before departure and were fitted with appropriate boots and helmets. There's also socks and jackets you can borrow if you need. Since the cable car wasn't running, we were driven uphill in unimogs. We were then divided into two groups according to our preferred language (our group was French/English). Our guide Michele made an effort to make sure everyone heard every explanation in a language they understood. At first it was quite foggy, so he was very keen on keeping us all close together, so we always felt safe and taken care of. When the clouds finally lifted, we got breathtaking views of…”

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Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car - Meeting at Etna South and getting equipped
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Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car

2.Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,875 reviews · 5 hours · from $77

Climb Mount Etna with a volcano guide, cable car, 4x4 transfer, safety gear, and a small group. Walk toward the Bocca Nuova and Central Crater, cross the 2002 craters, enter a lava tunnel, and look into the Valle del Bove. Guides include Simone, Marco, Giuseppe, Alessandro, and Vincenzo.

“Splendid! Uncomplicated and relaxed, the tour guide patiently lead us around one side of the mountain. Truly magnificent views and interesting guiding from Simone. We couldn't go to the top due to volcano activity, but it was anyways worth it.”

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Etna: summit craters trekking with volcano guide 3350mt - Cable car to 2,500 meters, then a jeep to 2,800
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Etna: summit craters trekking with volcano guide 3350mt

3.Etna: summit craters trekking with volcano guide 3350mt

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,712 reviews · 6 hours · from $77

Start at Rifugio Sapienza, then ride the cable car and 4x4 to 2,800 meters before hiking toward Etna’s summit craters. Guides such as Antonio, Massimo, Giacomo, and Giovanni explain the volcano as you cross sulfur-streaked ground, lava flows, and the Valle del Bove. The route changes with weather and volcanic activity.

“we had a great experience hiking the Etna. Massimo was a great guide, definitely 5 stars, he knows what he is doing and has a lot of experience to share.”

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Catania: Mount Etna Trekking Tour Beyond the Tourist Trails - Silvestri Craters and the first volcanic views
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Catania: Mount Etna Trekking Tour Beyond the Tourist Trails

4.Mount Etna Trekking Tour Beyond the Tourist Trails

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,596 reviews · 7 hours · from $81

Join Antonio, Renato, or another naturalist guide for a seven-hour Etna trek from Catania. Walk beyond the crowded routes, reach 2,400 meters, explore lava fields and a cave, enjoy a volcanic-sand descent, and use provided boots, jackets, and trekking poles when needed.

“I would rate the EtNaround trekking tour a 10! Marco, Renato and Marie made exploring the amazing active volcano one of the best experiences of my life. I could not find the words to give this day the meaning it deserves. Truly inspiring and amazing!”

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Mount Etna: Guided Trek 3,000 Meters to the Summit - Riding above the lower slopes
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Mount Etna: Guided Trek 3,000 Meters to the Summit

5.Mount Etna: Guided Trek 3,000 Meters to the Summit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,407 reviews · from $113

Join an English- or Italian-speaking guide such as Luca, Marco, or Manuel for a six-hour Etna trek to about 3,000 meters. Ride the cable car, cross ash and old lava flows, visit the steaming 2001 Crater, and learn how Etna keeps changing.

“We had a great day at Etna. Luca was knowledgeable and made the trip very interesting. We had absolutely perfect weather and were able to circle the entire edge of the craters. The views from up there were spectacular. I would suggest bringing some sort of face covering for times when the gases may be blowing your way. Not sure why, but we paid 60.00 each for the bus ride and the couple in front of us paid 50.00. When asked no explanation was given. Just that they were the guides and didn’t make the prices. Thanks for a great day”

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Stromboli: Sunset Trekking at Sciara del Fuoco - Meeting in Piazza San Vincenzo
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Stromboli: Sunset Trekking at Sciara del Fuoco

6.Stromboli: Sunset Trekking at Sciara del Fuoco

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,372 reviews · 5 hours · from $35Best value

Meet Ashàra guides in Piazza San Vincenzo and hike through Mediterranean scrub to 400 meters on Stromboli. Guides such as Giuseppe, Giovanni, Nino, and Federico share volcanic and island history, then lead you to Sciara del Fuoco for sunset and eruptions before a torchlit descent.

“Very special experience! The tour operator provided us with the necessary safety equipment and the guide was very knowledgeable.”

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Etna Sunset Tour: Volcano trek, Cave & tasting from Catania - The ride from Catania to Etna
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Etna Sunset Tour: Volcano trek, Cave & tasting from Catania

7.Etna Sunset Tour: Volcano trek, Cave & tasting from Catania

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,290 reviews · 5 hours · from $70

From Catania, join a small group of up to eight for a five-hour Etna outing. Guides such as Eduardo, Lorenzo, and Salvatore Mario combine volcano stories with a local tasting, a helmeted lava-cave visit, and a sunset walk around ancient craters at 1,910 to 2,000 meters.

“It was amazing, the guide was a super nice guy and really interesting! He also took some great photos and made the experience one to remember. Thank you!”

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From Catania: trek on Mount Etna, Lava Cave & tasting Tour - Walking the extinct craters at 1,986 meters
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From Catania: trek on Mount Etna, Lava Cave & tasting Tour

8.trek on Mount Etna, Lava Cave & tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 563 reviews · 7 hours · from $68

Travel from Catania to Mount Etna with a multilingual guide such as Lorenzo, Carmelo, or Tommaso. Walk among extinct craters, enter a lava cave with helmet and lamp, then taste honey, olive oil, wine, jams, and liqueurs at a local farm.

“Interesting trip, guide is very friendly and provided many history of Catania and Mt Etna. highly recommended.”

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From Taormina: Half-Day Mount Etna Morning Trek - The morning drive from Taormina to Etna
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From Taormina: Half-Day Mount Etna Morning Trek

9.Half-Day Mount Etna Morning Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 504 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $106

Travel from Taormina to Etna at 2,000 meters, hike extinct craters with guides such as Tony, Roberto, or Ricardo, enter a lava cave, then enjoy sandwiches, wine, dessert, and almond wine at a local winery. Boots, jackets, poles, and winter snowshoes are included.

“We thought that Toni was an excellent guide, extremely informative and enthusiastic....he had real passion for volcanos and the environment. A very clever and kind man who was willing to answer any questions. Would definitely recommend this tour.”

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Etna excursion 3000 meters with 4x4 cable car and Trekking - The cable car ride to 2,500 meters
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Etna excursion 3000 meters with 4×4 cable car and Trekking

10.Etna excursion 3000 meters with 4×4 cable car and Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 504 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $66

Ride from Rifugio Sapienza to 2,500 meters by cable car, then take a 4x4 to 2,850 meters before hiking around Barbagallo Crater. Guides such as Pepe, Fabio, and Antonio explain Etna’s eruptions in English. Boots, socks, jackets, and helmets are supplied, but the €45 transport ticket and lunch cost extra.

“The tour is really good. Not too hard and not too easy. Just right. Our guide Vincent was really knowledgeable and great at explaining the geological history of Etna.”

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Mount Etna: Summit Trekking Tour - The 4x4 ride to 2,900 meters
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Mount Etna: Summit Trekking Tour

11.Mount Etna: Summit Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 347 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $65

Meet at Piano Provenzana for a safety briefing, gear check, and 4x4 ride to 2,900 meters. Then hike across lava fields toward Etna’s summit craters with guides such as Luca, Arturo, Marco, or Linda. Expect cold, wind, loose volcanic gravel, and superb views when weather and volcanic activity allow.

“Exceptional! Our guide, Luca answered all my questions in great detail and he also helped me to join the lava afternoon tour. Thank you Luca, was an amazing experience!”

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Etna Volcano: South Side Guided Summit Hike - Walking across Etna’s black volcanic terrain
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Etna Volcano: South Side Guided Summit Hike

12.Etna Volcano: South Side Guided Summit Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $78Top rated

Start at Rifugio Sapienza and ride the cable car and 4x4 to about 2,800 meters. Then hike across lava, ash, and crater rims with a certified volcanological guide. Expect strong wind, steep ground, changing conditions, and guides such as Antonio, Max, Fabio, and Massimo.

“I really want to thank the Whole Team at Ashàra Volcanological Guides we had a great experience It was my first time doing this type of activities, and It was all managed on time and with great professionalism, they provided us with the necessary equipment, and made sure we felt safe. They even managed to book a drive to pick us up in such short notice. I want to thank Simon our Guide, because he shared great knowledge in volcanology, shared interesting facts about Mount Etna with us, and guided us with his great Leadership skills. I was having second thoughts on doing the last crater path since I am…”

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Etna - Trekking to the summit craters (only guide service) experienced hikers - Hiking toward Etna’s four summit craters
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Etna – Trekking to the summit craters (only guide service) experienced hikers

13.Etna – Trekking to the summit craters (only guide service) experienced hikers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 286 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $139

Meet your English-speaking volcano guide at Piano Provenzana, then ride a 4x4 to 2,960 meters and hike toward Etna’s summit craters. Guides such as Nikos, Daniele, Poldo, and Paolo explain the volcano as conditions allow. Expect steep ground, loose scoria, cold wind, and a long descent.

“I would like to thank the guide(can't remember his name unfortunately)for the great tour.It was all fantastic, stunning,breathtaking views,absolutely spectacular. Our package had hiking shoes,very comfortable. I would highly recommend it!!!!! (The only downside was the less then 10minutes transport dor €45,that's way too expensive!!!)”

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Mount Etna: scenic Summit Trek with a volcano Guide and Gear - Starting at Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza
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Mount Etna: scenic Summit Trek with a volcano Guide and Gear

14.Mount Etna: scenic Summit Trek with a volcano Guide and Gear

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 284 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $41

From Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza, ride toward 2,500 meters, then hike across Etna’s ash and lava with an Italian or English-speaking alpine guide. You’ll visit summit craters, learn about volcanic geology, and descend past recent eruption sites. Gear is supplied, but cable car and 4x4 costs are extra.

“Pietro and his colleagues were great to our group, being patient and taking us to very top of Etna, among several other crateras. A once in a lifetime experience with a very professional and kind team. Thanks for the tour, it was sensational!!!!”

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Stromboli: sunset trekking to Sciara del Fuoco - Ashàra - What the 400-meter viewpoint gives you
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Stromboli: sunset trekking to Sciara del Fuoco – Ashàra

15.Stromboli: sunset trekking to Sciara del Fuoco – Ashàra

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 270 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $36

Meet your Ashàra guide in Piazza San Vincenzo two hours before sunset for a five-hour hike to Stromboli’s 400-meter viewpoint. You’ll cross Mediterranean scrub, pass the old cemetery, watch the sunset over the Aeolian Islands, and look for eruptions above Sciara del Fuoco before walking down by headlamp.

“The volcano view is great and worth the trip. But the guides were very bad, didn't explain anything, didn't tell how long we were staying in each place/stop, a tour in French was proposed but there was no French-speaking guide etc. It's really a pity that you have, by law, to be with guides to do a hike that could be easily done alone.”

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