Monti Sartorius — Attraction in Piedimonte Etneo

Peaceful and unforgettable hike through volcanic craters with stunning Mt. Etna views

We visited Monti Sartorius early in the morning and had an incredible experience. The drive there was scenic, with beautiful views and classic Sicilian countryside roads. Parking along the roadside was easy and convenient.

We hiked about 2 miles along some of the more challenging trails (likely intermediate level), though there are plenty of paths to explore at all difficulty levels. The area is home to seven old volcanic craters, and while we only saw a couple during our visit, there was clearly much more to discover.

The landscape was peaceful and full of life. We saw butterflies, wildflowers, and heard birds singing throughout the hike. The views of Mt. Etna were absolutely breathtaking, especially with the early morning light.

This was one of those quiet, awe-inspiring experiences we’ll never forget. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a peaceful hike with unique scenery and...

I came a few days ago to Monti Sartorius and it was a wonderful experience, Etna also gave us some circles created with gas for an imminent small harmless eruption, the guide was very good at explaining all the characteristics of the place and also some local history, I touched and brought home some lava stones 🌋, but in the meantime, like others in my group, we bought some bracelets from the nice seller and he too explained some local legends to us. I advise everyone to come to this wonderful place (my friends will come in September❤), bring lots of water, especially if you come...

A very nice hiking area.....BUT--Beware!! While hiking, our vehicle was broken into and all of our luggage was stolen. Nothing was visible in the car. Someone was apparently watching as we got our hiking gear from the trunk. The back passenger window was smashed and the seats pulled down to access the trunk. Other cars were parked near us when we arrived. But somehow they were all gone when we returned just an hour later. There is a Refugio just a few hundred meters along the road. It is monitored and that (as we are now sadly aware), is where one...