Etna north slope to Piano Provenzana
Linguaglossa · about 50 min by car from Catania
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- CAI · OpenStreetMap
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5.7 km out-and-back walk near Linguaglossa, up to Piano Provenzana, 312 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 1491 and 1802 m above sea level. After the walk: wine tasting at Aitala Vini dell'Etna (7.3 km) and lunch at 4 Archi in Milo (9.7 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
Estimated elevation profile
Elevation 1491–1804 m · ↑ 22 m · ↓ 291 m
Terrain estimate for separate track segments: order and direction do not necessarily describe the trip. Out-and-back sections are not doubled. Route statistics retain the source values.
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Mapzen Terrain Tiles · EU-DEM / Copernicus / USGS · Produced using Copernicus data and information funded by the European Union - EU-DEM layers. GMTED2010 and SRTM terrain data courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey. Global ETOPO1 terrain data: U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Mapzen / Tilezen. Profiles sampled and derived by Hike & Fork. · 2026-11-05
A good day here
Estimated walking: 120 min · breaks: 0 min
Full day duration: 6 h 30 min · Estimated finish: 16:30
- Walking
- 2 h 00 min
- Breaks
- 0 h 00 min
- Transfers
- 1 h 00 min
- Waiting before lunch / visits
- 1 h 00 min
- Lunch
- 1 h 30 min
- Wine tasting
- 1 h 00 min
Estimated times. Check transfers along the actual route; the plan does not calculate traffic or public transport schedules.
Travel from home, station approaches, the journey home after the last stop and any festival are excluded.
- next dayStart walking
Meeting point · 37.79946, 15.03935
- next dayBack at the start
- next dayLunch at 4 Archi
- next dayTasting at Aitala Vini dell'Etna
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How to get there
By car
From Catania: about 50 min (33 km as the crow flies). Parking access and availability must be checked for this trail.
By train and bus
Take a train to Catania, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
37.79946,15.03935
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Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.
Before you set out
Trail access
CAI reference 721: Clan dei Ragazzi → Piano Provenzana. Track starting point: 37.79946, 15.03935. Allow extra time from the car park or station.
CAI · catasto sentieri · Source checked
Local advice
Check the Park’s restrictions and notices before setting out. This page reaches Piano Provenzana and does not describe a summit-crater excursion.
Parco dell’Etna · ordinanze · Source checked
Parking unverified: check access, charges and availability before setting out.
Getting back
The plan includes walking out and back along the route. No shuttle is included.
Return planning is based on the track shape, not an on-site inspection.
Where to eat and drink
Independent winemaker
Aitala Vini dell'Etna
LINGUAGLOSSA · 7.3 km from the trail in a straight line
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Verified contacts and hours: not available.
Report an errorIndependent winemaker
Palmento Costanzo
Passopisciaro · 7.5 km from the trail in a straight line
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Tastings Monday to Sunday; check the booking page for times and availability.
Palmento Costanzo · Data checked
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Report an errorIndependent winemaker
Tenuta Delle Terre Nere Societa' Agricola A Responsabilita' Limitata
Randazzo · 9.6 km from the trail in a straight line
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Verified contacts and hours: not available.
Report an errorRecommended osteria
4 Archi
Milo · 9.7 km from the trail in a straight line
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Dinner daily except Wednesday; lunch Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. Confirm exact times.
4 Archi · Data checked
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Report an errorRecommended osteria
San Giorgio e il Drago
Randazzo · 11.8 km from the trail in a straight line
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Verified contacts and hours: not available.
Report an errorBook tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
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