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Rifugio Timparossa and Piano Provenzana loop via the Grotta del Gelo

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Rifugio Timparossa and Piano Provenzana loop via the Grotta del Gelo

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Rifugio Timparossa and Piano Provenzana loop via the Grotta del Gelo

06:25

17.1km

840m

Hiking

This excursion takes you to discover other peculiarities of the Etna Park. The itinerary starts from Piano Provenzana, reachable only by car or with a private transfer.

Along the way you will come across the remains of the Hotel Le Betulle, overwhelmed by the lateral eruption of 2002. Continuing towards…

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Last updated: August 11, 2025

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 8.99 km for 3.32 km

Waypoints

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108 m

Piano Provenzana

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Piano Provenzana, located at 1,810 meters above sea level. on the northern side of Etna, it is an important ski resort in the municipality of Linguaglossa. Unlike the southern side, …

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1.96 km

This passage is located south of Mount Nero and is taken to reach the Timparossa refuge. The path is narrow but simple, being very exposed it becomes more complicated in the presence of snow or strong wind.

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3.61 km

Rifugio Timparossa

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Beautiful refuge (about 1850 m above sea level) inside a beech forest, open and with the possibility of overnight stay, lighting of fires and grills, tables, non-drinking water.

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8.84 km

Grotta del Gelo

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The Grotta del Gelo, on the northern side of Etna at 2,030 meters above sea level, is the southernmost glacier in Europe, known for its perennial ice maintained by unique climatic conditions.

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17.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.55 km

6.76 km

2.45 km

274 m

Surfaces

6.99 km

5.68 km

3.50 km

505 m

362 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,380 m)

Lowest point (1,710 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

17°C

6°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Comments

August 14, 2024,Piano provenzana a grotta del gelo anello

First stretch up to 2450 m on beaten road and visible path, total absence of shade until the Grotta del Gelo. Temperature inside the cave close to zero, entrance only with adequate equipment. Return quite simple, marked path but not visible in some points, if not accompanied necessary navigator, not cell phone. At Piano Provenzana there is a parking lot …

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June 25, 2025

This excursion takes you to discover other peculiarities of the Etna Park. The itinerary starts from Piano Provenzana, reachable only by car or with a private transfer.
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Along the way you will come across the remains of the Hotel Le Betulle, overwhelmed by the lateral eruption of 2002. Continuing towards

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February 24, 2026

Here! This is a nice (and sensible) route to visit all the caves in the area!

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Rifugio Timparossa and Piano Provenzana loop via the Grotta del Gelo

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Monte Nero Pass

Rifugio Timparossa

Grotta del Gelo

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