Monti Sartorius Family Craters Walk
Easy family-friendly Etna loop through birch forest, historic lava fields, and the 1865 Sartorius side craters.
Family focus
Suitable for children and seniors
Private Guide cost € 250 up to 6 participants
Duration
1–3 hours, depending on how much you want to walk
Difficulty
Easy
Tour overview Monti Sartorius Family Craters Walk
The easiest way to walk on Etna: a 1–3 hour loop through the birch forest and the 1865 Sartorius craters, perfect for families with children. Private certified guide, €250 for groups of up to 6. Book online, instant confirmation.
The circular trail crosses birch forest, old lava terrain, and the 1865 side-crater system with frequent panoramic viewpoints.
With a certified guide, the walk becomes both scenic and educational, with clear explanations of local geology and ecosystem features.
Itinerary
Meeting point
Start at the Monti Sartorius trailhead (1,667 m), reached via Etna's northern roads.
Guided walk starts
Walk through solidified lava flows and native mountain vegetation.
Crater rim stop
Reach the edge of the extinct side craters for broad volcanic views.
Birch forest section
Continue through the white-barked birch woods unique to this Etna slope.
Panoramic viewpoints
Enjoy photo stops across open viewpoints toward sea and lava fields.
Return to trailhead
Close the loop and return to the starting point.
Essential Information
What's Included
- Certified volcanological guide dedicated to your private group
- Guiding languages: Italian, English, French and Spanish
Not Included
- Personal equipment and clothing; arrange any rentals independently on site at your own expense
What to Bring
- Windbreaker
- Hiking or tennis shoes
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Drinking water
Personal equipment and clothing; arrange any rentals independently on site at your own expense
Meeting point and time
- At the Monti Sartorius trailhead (1,667 m), near Rifugio Citelli along the Mareneve road.
- Free roadside parking by the trailhead: about 1 hour by car from Taormina, 1 h 20 from Catania Airport.
- Open the Monti Sartorius trailhead on Google Maps
- The departure time is the one shown in the booking calendar. Different times may be agreed after purchasing the excursion, subject to confirmation by the guide.
When it runs
- All year round, in every season.
- Snow, ice or access restrictions can also affect Monti Sartorius. The guide assesses the route before departure.
Important Info
Children from 5 years old can join. This hike is forbidden to advanced pregnant women and individuals with serious medical conditions such as heart problems or high/low blood pressure.
Reach the mountain meeting point specified on your tour page independently in your own rental car. We do not provide transfers or hotel pick-up.
Online booking for up to 6 people; larger groups are possible on request.
The price includes volcanological guiding. A helmet is included only on the summit craters tour. Other equipment and clothing are not included; arrange any rentals independently on site.
Monti Sartorius walk prices
| Private certified guide (up to 6 people) | €250 per group |
You pay the full amount online when you book, on SumUp's secure pages, and the date is confirmed straight away. Nothing to pay on site. Compare all excursions on the Etna tour prices page.
Booking, payment and cancellation
- How to book
- For up to 6 people, choose a date on the tour calendar, enter your group size and pay online for immediate confirmation. For more than 6 people, contact us before booking.
- When you pay
- You pay the full amount online when you book, on SumUp's secure pages. On site you only pay the extras, where the excursion has them: €50 per person for the 4x4 on the summit craters trek, €82 per person for cable car and 4x4 tickets on the Etna 2900 tour.
- If you cancel
- If you cancel at least 7 days (168 hours) before the excursion starts, you receive a 100% refund; with less than 7 days but at least 48 hours’ notice, 50%; with less than 48 hours’ notice, no refund. Date changes are always free, subject to availability. If weather, volcanic activity, safety restrictions, cable car or 4x4 closures, or summit altitude limits prevent the booked route, you choose an alternative route where practicable, a new date or a full refund.
- If we cancel
- If weather, volcanic activity, safety restrictions, cable car or 4x4 closures, or summit altitude limits prevent the booked route, you choose an alternative route where practicable, a new date or a full refund.
Quick FAQ for this tour
Is this walk suitable for children and grandparents?
Yes. From 5 years old: an easy loop of 1 to 3 hours at a gentle pace, on a marked trail through birch woods and the 1865 craters. It is the easiest way to walk on Etna.
Can it be done in winter?
The excursion can take place in different seasons when conditions allow. Snow, ice, weather and access restrictions must be checked for this route too. Bring clothing and footwear suited to the conditions; availability in the calendar does not guarantee that the route will be practicable.
What happens if the weather is bad?
If weather, volcanic activity, safety restrictions, cable car or 4x4 closures, or summit altitude limits prevent the booked route, you choose an alternative route where practicable, a new date or a full refund. If you cancel at least 7 days (168 hours) before the excursion starts, you receive a 100% refund; with less than 7 days but at least 48 hours’ notice, 50%; with less than 48 hours’ notice, no refund. Date changes are always free, subject to availability.
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