We are at the last section of the trail. Just after the San Giovanni Gualberto refuge we go inside a well-known path, many times seen during short path on this mount Etna side:
- San Giovanni Gualberto altar
- Nuova Gussonea botanic garden
- The fork leading to "Mount Nero degli Zappini" path. We go right, towards Ariel refuge
- A small picnic area
We look at the end of the Altomontana path , 35 km walking inside Mount Etna park. A few meters on the left, there's the Ariel refuge . It's a private building, working as hostel, we are really looking forward to sit there, have some rest drinking something, but... even this refuge is closed!!!
Difficulty: low
Difference in height: 50 m
Maximum height: 1780 m
Length: 2,2 km
Duration of journey: 1 hour
Suggested season: spring - autumn
Technical equipment : recommended