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skeletons of the surrounding pine trees. To reach Piano Provenzano you'll need a car, as
there's no public transport beyond Linguaglossa, 16km away.
Tours
Several companies offer private excursions up the mountain.
WALKING TOUR
Volcano Trek
(
333 209 66 04; www.volcanotrek.com ) Run by expert geologists.
WALKING TOUR
Gruppo Guide Alpine Etna Sud
( 095 791 47 55; www.etnaguide.com ) The official guide service on Etna's southern flank, with
an office just below Rifugio Sapienza.
Gruppo Guide Alpine Etna Nord
( 095 777 45 02; www.guidetnanord.com ) Offers similar service from Linguaglossa on Etna's
northern flank.
WALKING TOUR
STAR
( 347 495 70 91; www.funiviaetna.com/star_etna_nord.html ; €40) Between May and October, STAR
runs 4WD excursions to the summit from Piano Provenzano.
DRIVING TOUR
Sleeping & Eating
There's plenty of B&B accommodation around Mt Etna, particularly in the small, pretty
town of Nicolosi. Contact Nicolosi's tourist information office for a full list.
Agriturismo San Marco
( 389 423 72 94; www.agriturismosanmarco.com ; per person B&B/half-board/full board €35/53/68; ) This
delightful agriturismo - near Rovittello, on Etna's northern flank - is a bit off the beaten
track, but the bucolic setting, rustic rooms and superb country cooking more than com-
pensate. There's also a swimming pool and kids' play area complete with swing and
slides. Call ahead for directions.
AGRITURISMO
Rifugio Sapienza
MOUNTAIN CHALET €€
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