The hike starts from Piano Provenzana 1,800 metres and continues along the scenic road that will allow us to reach an altitude of about 3,000 metres. The first stop will be at the ruins of the hotel “Le Betulle” , the only structure visible among those destroyed by the lava flow on October 27, 2002. Continue in the direction of the extinct craters “Umberto and Margherita”, located at an altitude of 2,380 metres for a simple trek.Then you reach the volcanological observatory and left the off-road vehicle begins a short trek to the top of the promontory of Pizzi Deneri at an altitude of 3000 metres about.2.850 metres where, weather conditions permitting, you can admire .
It will be possible to observe the Aeolian Islands, the Ionian Coast, the Calabrian coasts and in absolute safety, the summit craters that dominate the majestic valley of the bove.Next stop the craters of 2002 with its characteristic button craters, made the trek on the button you return with 4x4 buses to Piano Provenzana.