ETNA NORD
A rollercoaster of emotions
Be surprised by the nature of Piano Provenzana
Discover the secrets of Mount Etna
Piano Provenzana is a touristic area located on the north side of Mount Etna, 18 km above Linguaglossa. Just before Piano Provanzana you find the highest located pine forest in Sicily, the Ragabo forest.
Piano Provanzana offers its visitors a unique view overlooking the Ionian Sea, Taormina and, in good weather, you can even see Calabria. Mount Etna gives is part of UNESCO. In summer and winter, this is the location to visit Mount Etna!
Discover the best of Mount Etna
Itineraries, excursions and hidden locations
What do you want to do during your holiday?
Where the mountain meets the sky and nature tells its story.
Piano Provenzana, Mount Etna's gateway between forests and breathtaking views.
The Etna eruption of 2002
Among the last great events of Piano Provenzana we remember the 2002 eruption. This eruption is also called by scholars “the perfect eruption”.
On October 27, 2002, the Northeast Rift became active and formed a “bottoniera” of eruptive mouths. From here lava began to flow and quickly transformed the tourist resort of Piano Provenzana into a lava desert. Many years of history were erased in a few hours.
Excursions Etna volcano
Would you like to feel, taste and/or experience the unique
atmosphere of the Etna volcano? These are the top 3 excursions we recommend:
- Etna up to 3000 meters by 4×4 busses
- Etna Sunset tour up to 3000m + craters 2002
- Etna Quad bike half day tour
Skiing on Mount Etna
In winter, Piano Provenzana becomes a true ski resort. There are 4 ski slopes that offer a unique experience of skiing on an active volcano overlooking the sea.
You are not a skier or snowboarder? No problem! Then be sure to go for a beautiful hike through the snow. Are you with children? Rent a sledge and go for a nice ride.
Our best excursions
Incl. pickup!
Etna from Taormina: Etna 3000 + craters 2002
Start: Taormina
Duration: 2.5 hours (+pick-up & drop-off)
- Starting from € 104,00
- BOOK HERE
In summer and winter!
Hike craters 2002 Mount Etna
- Piano provenzana - Etna Nord
- Duration: 3 Hours
- Starting from € 30,00
- BOOK HERE
Very much booked!
Mount Etna up to 3000 meters + Craters 2002
- Piano Provenzana - Etna Nord
- Duration: about 2,5 hours
- Starting from € 69,00
- BOOK HERE
What our guests have said
“Service Before Excursion”
Booked excursion: Mount Etna cable car and 4x4 bus to 2920 meters
I contacted Anniek to get the vouchers for the Mount Etna cable car and 4x4 bus to 2900m. She replied very promptly. We communicated via WhatsApp and email. She was very prompt and provided lots of information both from her and Ellen. As it is both very comprehensive and well presented so, being from one source, I did not have to visit several websites to collect the different bits and pieces. Well done. Please note that we have not made the excursion itself so the 4-star rating is in anticipation. The Pianoprovenzana 5-star rating is accurate and the quality/price evaluation is in anticipation.
27 July 2024 - Richard M, USA
“Top Etna Tour - once in a lifetime experience”
Booked excursion: Etna sunset & lava tour, up to 3000 m!
We did the sunset Etna tour in June 2024 guided by Antonio, making up a larger group of around 25- 30 including some families and hiking club enthusiasts. The team did a marvellous job from start to finish. The 4-wheel vehicle was robust and driven excellently across challenging volcanic terrain. We wove our way up Etna stopping and exiting at key points to walk and see and hear about legacy craters, volcanic bombs, lava tubes, and as we approached the observatory smoke from the active summit. Sunset was spectacular and once it darkened we were then able to see distant some hit red lava which resembled a firework. The advice about taking layers was sound. We had several jumpers, long trousers and a scarf to cover our mouths as it’s quite windy and dirty towards the summit. Great value for money and the views are a once in a lifetime experience.
30 June 2024 - Bev and James, London, UK
“A dream came true”
Booked excursion: Etna Summit tour with 4x4 bus (round trip) - 3347m
We made a trip to the Etna summit craters at the start of June. It was quite a special experience, and we are very grateful to the team that made it all possible. Many thanks to Anniek Bakker who coordinated the trip and whose help was invaluable! A special mention also to our guide, Luca Cosma, whose kindness, care and reliability touched our hearts. Thank you for the breathtaking adventure above the clouds! We’ll be quite happy to come again some day!
11 July 2024 – Tanya Ivanova, Bulgaria
Best places for Winter Snow on Mount Etna
Discover Mount Etna with snow
1265
KM², the surface of Etna
1800
Meters, the altitude of Piano Provenzana
300
Distinct craters
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