SICILY MOUNT ETNA (ASCENT) MAY 3

We had an early start for our serious hike up Mount Etna. Breakfast at 7 am and on the bus at 7:45 am. We drove around to the south side of the mountain and met Luca at the Gondola Station. We paid 24 Euros for the one way ride to the 2,500 metre station. From there Luca took us on a gruelling hike up to the 2,950 metre level. It was very windy and challenging climbing up the last level with steep inclines over lava shale.



You won't be smiling for long!




























One "knackered" Group!


Location: Mt Etna, 95031 Adrano, Province of Catania, Italy

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