Soar above Mount Etna’s volcanic slopes to 2,500m with fast-track cable car access and panoramic coastal views.
Begin your journey at the Funivia dell’Etna station at Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza (Etna South). Show your online ticket for fast-track boarding and step into the cable car for a smooth ascent to the upper station.
Mount Etna cable car
Mount Etna, Europe’s highest active volcano, rises from the Sicilian landscape and is famed for its craters and dramatic volcanic cones. The cable car brings you to 2,500m, where you’ll witness sweeping views and the unique terrain shaped by centuries of eruptions.
Panoramic cable car ride: Glide from 1,923m to 2,500m, enjoying aerial views of Etna’s craters and over 100km of Sicilian coastline.
Iconic volcanic sites: From the Torre del Filosofo lookout to the 2002 Craters and distant Summit Craters, witness the mountain’s most remarkable geological landmarks.
Upgrades: Take the 4x4 ride and ascend to 3000 m to enjoy views of the Bocca Nuova and Voragine craters.
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Wear a windbreaker jacket and hiking shoes.
Bring a valid photo ID matching the name on your booking.
Large luggage, suitcases, and oversized bags are not allowed on the cable car or tour vehicles.
Drones are not permitted anywhere on the premises.
The experience is not recommended for people with heart or respiratory conditions, high blood pressure, or for pregnant women.
The service operates daily from 8:30am to 4pm (last descent at 3:50pm), subject to weather or technical conditions.
The experience lasts approximately 2.5 hours and has an easy difficulty level, making it suitable for visitors of all fitness levels.
Dogs are allowed if kept on a leash and with a muzzle at all times.
You can rent windbreakers, boots, and poles at the 2,500m station if you do not have suitable clothing.
This activity is non-refundable and cannot be cancelled. Variant-specific cancellation policies may apply.
