We leave Lamponi grotto for this short section (just 2 km), we point out these points of interest:
- "Rope" magma flows (this is the only place you can find on Etna)
- A whole crater covered by beeches
We get Santa Maria refuge , as we told in the introduction it's closed.
Next refuge: mount Spagnolo
Difficulty: low
Difference in height: 50 m
Maximum height: 1760 m
Length: 2 km
Duration of journey: 1 hour
Suggested season: spring - autumn
Technical equipment : recommended