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Etna Sud - Nicolosi: Ski area guide
5 km of slopes from 1,900 m to 2,700 m on the south side of Etna. A cable car runs up to 2,500 m and snowcats continue to the summit craters. Rifugio Sapienza is the busiest access point to the volcano. Skiing with views of the coast and Syracuse.
Altitude
1,900 - 2,700 m
Slopes
5 km
Lifts
5
Ski pass
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Weather Etna Sud
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15-day forecast
Up-to-date forecasts from Open-Meteo
Lifts: 5
1 gondola, 1 chairlift and 3 drag lifts
- 1 gondolas
- 1 chairlifts
- 3 drag lifts
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Live webcams
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Location
Don't miss
Sights and places of interest nearby
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Crateri Sommitali
Up the mountainCable car and snowcat up to 2,920 m. Excursions to the active craters with a volcanology guide.
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Rifugio Sapienza
On siteThe historic base for crater excursions. Restaurants and shops at 1,900 m. The busiest spot on Etna.
Winter
- Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowshoeing
- Ski Touring
- Volcanic Hikes
Summer
- Volcanic Hiking
- Mountain Biking
- Crater Hikes
- Jeep Tour
- Photography
Local flavours
Local produce and specialities
- Arancini
- Pasta alla Norma
- Pistacchio di Bronte
- Cannoli siciliani
- Etna Rosso DOC