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"I had heard about the stupendous iridescence of the aurora upon the Ionian Sea, when you contemplate it from Etna's summit...The earthly and marine vastness revealed to our sight stretched as far as Africa, clearly visible, and Greece, as far as you could have guessed. It was one of the supreme moments of my life. Nothing was missing, not the golden fringe of a cloud, nor the eagles..."

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Mons Gibel 2011 - Trekking per ADMO

We wondered on Mount Etna from August 25 to August 28 for the ADMO fund-raising trekking Mons Gibel 2011!!!

We'll publish on Etnatracking all data, maps and pictures as soon as possible!

Stay tuned!

Etnatracking team

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Last Updated on Friday, 23 December 2011 19:16
 

Mount Etna's Giants

There are a so many legends about giants living on Mount Etna; probably, the most famous is the Cyclops legend. They threw the big rock in front of Acitrezza, trying to stop Ulysses' escape. Besides mythological giants, there are also the real ones, majestic creatures living on Mount Etna since a long time ago, more then any other thing. They reached us surviving to eruptions, lightning and sometimes even to humans attacks! We are talking about the monumental Mount Etna trees, living on the volcano since many hundreds of years. Spring is the best season to visit them./p>

On Mount Etna thera are many species of trees, depending on altitude, side and also the eruptions; for istance we have:

  • Chestnuts
  • Pine trees
  • Beeches
  • Oaks
  • Birches
  • Aspens
  • 100 horses chestnut tree
  • Zappinazzu pine tree
  • Anonymous pine tree
  • Acqua Rocca path beech
  • The "Ilice di Carrinu"
  • The birches trail
  • Aspens
  • Tree on a lava desert

For some of these species, is quite easy to find the most important tree.

The biggest and oldest chestnut is for sure the famous One Hundred Horses Chestnut tree, whose legend is famed as well. We just rememeber that it is the world biggest chestnut and probably one of the three oldest trees on the whole Earth.

Regarding the pine trees, we have the "Zappinazzu", 31 meters tall and 300 years old, the biggest pine tree on Mount Etna. To be honest, it is not good conditions, probably due to a lightning. We don't think it we'll survive for a long time. We were more impressed by another huge pine tree we found close to Sartorius Mounts, really impressive.

It seems to be definetely more healthy the king of beeches: the big Acqua Rocca path tree, placed at the middle of the trail. It really seems the guardian of the trail.

The biggest oak is the "Ilice di Carrinu", 700 years old and really stately, probably the most impressive one. Its long, twisted branches enchant us every time we visit it.

We don't know which is the biggest birch, but there's the birches trails, placed close to Sartorius Mounts. Somewhere the birches are so thick that seems it's impossible to walk through them.

At the end of "Cubanìa" trail, there's a wonderful aspen wood. Their leaves shakes just for a breeze, you'll be surprised hearing their sound and looking at their sun light reflection.

There are probably more other giants on Mount Etna, but you can even be astonished just in front of one of the many trees trying to survive in such a hostile environment, like the last one in the picture's gallery. You can find it on the trail leading to the Grotta del Gelo. It is not the biggest, nor the oldes trees, but it is really, really, really impressive.

Have fun!

Etnatracking Team

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Last Updated on Sunday, 03 April 2011 19:20
 

Serracozzo Cave

One more cave!

We tracked another wonderful etnean cave.
It is a recent-formed cave, which has been created during an eruption in 1971: Serracozzo Cave. As the other two caves we have tracked so far, it has been originated by the lava flow. Due to its recent formation, you can clearly see on the walls lava flowing signs!

Inside Serracozzo Cave

Owing to the openings on the ceiling, on sunny days the cave is wondefully illuminated.
You can download GPS track and the caves picture using the link reserved for registered users.
As usual, enjoy Etna!
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Last Updated on Thursday, 30 December 2010 16:30
 

'Cavagrande del Cassibile' nature reserve

We are back! During last summer we collected a lot of tracks to publish and we are trying to find the time to update the site.

For the fist time, we publish a no-Etna track. It is one of the most beautiful places in Sicily (according to many of us, it is the most beautiful place overall): Cavagrande del Cassibile.

It is a natural valley, formed by the river "Cassibile". Here you can find waterfalls, lakes, plants and much more to see. It is a real immersion into nature, which can bring you just to the famous "main lakes" or make you discover the wildest side of the natural park.

Waterfals at CavaGrande

You can find the whole description following the menu "More than Etna". Feel free to download pictures and gps tracks into the registered users section. into the registered users section. Enjoy Cavagrande!
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Last Updated on Friday, 22 April 2011 17:34
 

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Trekking pro ADMO

On August 24 2011 will start a 5 days trekking from Catania, supporting ADMO association. Find more info on Facebook and this blog

Last added track

The "Monti Rossi", a t Nicolosi (CT), created by the terrible 1669 eruption

Trekking pro ADMO

On August 24 2011 will start a 5 days trekking from Catania, supporting ADMO association. Find more info on Facebook and this blog

Last added track

The "Monti Rossi", a t Nicolosi (CT), created by the terrible 1669 eruption

Trekking pro ADMO

On August 24 2011 will start a 5 days trekking from Catania, supporting ADMO association. Find more info on Facebook and this blog

Last added track

The "Monti Rossi", a t Nicolosi (CT), created by the terrible 1669 eruption

Trekking pro ADMO

On August 24 2011 will start a 5 days trekking from Catania, supporting ADMO association. Find more info on Facebook and this blog

Last added track

The "Monti Rossi", a t Nicolosi (CT), created by the terrible 1669 eruption

Trekking pro ADMO

On August 24 2011 will start a 5 days trekking from Catania, supporting ADMO association. Find more info on Facebook and this blog

Last added track

The "Monti Rossi", a t Nicolosi (CT), created by the terrible 1669 eruption

Trekking pro ADMO

On August 24 2011 will start a 5 days trekking from Catania, supporting ADMO association. Find more info on Facebook and this blog

Last added track

The "Monti Rossi", a t Nicolosi (CT), created by the terrible 1669 eruption

Trekking pro ADMO

On August 24 2011 will start a 5 days trekking from Catania, supporting ADMO association. Find more info on Facebook and this blog

Last added track

The "Monti Rossi", a t Nicolosi (CT), created by the terrible 1669 eruption

Trekking pro ADMO

On August 24 2011 will start a 5 days trekking from Catania, supporting ADMO association. Find more info on Facebook and this blog

Last added track

The "Monti Rossi", a t Nicolosi (CT), created by the terrible 1669 eruption

Trekking pro ADMO

On August 24 2011 will start a 5 days trekking from Catania, supporting ADMO association. Find more info on Facebook and this blog

Last added track

The "Monti Rossi", a t Nicolosi (CT), created by the terrible 1669 eruption

Trekking pro ADMO

On August 24 2011 will start a 5 days trekking from Catania, supporting ADMO association. Find more info on Facebook and this blog

Last added track

The "Monti Rossi", a t Nicolosi (CT), created by the terrible 1669 eruption

Trekking pro ADMO

On August 24 2011 will start a 5 days trekking from Catania, supporting ADMO association. Find more info on Facebook and this blog

Last added track

The "Monti Rossi", a t Nicolosi (CT), created by the terrible 1669 eruption

Trekking pro ADMO

On August 24 2011 will start a 5 days trekking from Catania, supporting ADMO association. Find more info on Facebook and this blog

Last added track

The "Monti Rossi", a t Nicolosi (CT), created by the terrible 1669 eruption

Trekking pro ADMO

On August 24 2011 will start a 5 days trekking from Catania, supporting ADMO association. Find more info on Facebook and this blog

Last added track

The "Monti Rossi", a t Nicolosi (CT), created by the terrible 1669 eruption

Trekking pro ADMO

On August 24 2011 will start a 5 days trekking from Catania, supporting ADMO association. Find more info on Facebook and this blog

Last added track

The "Monti Rossi", a t Nicolosi (CT), created by the terrible 1669 eruption

Trekking pro ADMO

On August 24 2011 will start a 5 days trekking from Catania, supporting ADMO association. Find more info on Facebook and this blog

Last added track

The "Monti Rossi", a t Nicolosi (CT), created by the terrible 1669 eruption

Trekking pro ADMO

On August 24 2011 will start a 5 days trekking from Catania, supporting ADMO association. Find more info on Facebook and this blog

Last added track

The "Monti Rossi", a t Nicolosi (CT), created by the terrible 1669 eruption