From 21 to 28 April starts the 4° edition of the Sicilian Volcano trail. a individual-time trial race in stages that requires a very good physical training and excellent endurance.
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• A hard Trail in the hearth of the Mediterranean
• A race through the wild nature to climb the highest active volcanoes Mt Stromboli and Mt Etna.
• Between sea and mountain, in the beautiful frame of Aeolian Islands and Mt Etna
• Running marathon cross country

Track and field facts: The stages of this race are generally run over dirt tracks, but short climbing and water crossings must be expected too. It is open both to men and women over 18 years. The race is for 100 Km, divided into 5 timed runs.

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The "sky runners" are the bold participants who challenge themselves "across the sky", running at high altitude.

• 4 days at the Aeolian Islands
• 3 days for Mt Etna excursions
• Athletes from different countries
• 20 places for wives, friends and everyone willing to follow his/her runner.

For the non-runners a guided trekking tour on the same tracks of the race is organized.

Some participants of the previous editions:
- Marco De Gasperi, 4 times sky running world champion
- Mauro Prosperi, pentathlon champion
- Dachhiri Dawa Sherpa, trail running world champion

Program for the companions

• 21 April - Catania - Vulcano

Arrival at Catania. Bus to Milazzo and then hydrofoil to Vulcano.

• 22 April - Aeolian Island

Leg I - La fucina di Vulcano - 3 h trekking
Climbing the volcano, with its fumaroles and sulphur. Transfer by hydrofoil to Salina (35 min).

• 23 April - SalinaTrek

Leg II - La Didi (Didyme) - 4 h trekking
Transfer by bus to Val di Chiesa and climbing Mt Fossa delle Felci.

• 24 April - StromboliTrek

leg III - La Sciara del Fuoco - 3 h trekking
Chance to take sea baths on the black beaches of the island. In the afternoon excursion to 400 mt to have a look at the amazing explosions of the crater. Possibility of night excursion to the summit at 900 mt (option to be paid 20 euros per person).

• 25 April - Taormina / Etna South

Hydrofoil to Milazzo (pic nic) and transfer to Taormina.  Then we continue to the Southern side of the Etna.

• 26 April - Mt Etna central craterTrek

Leg IV - The Cyclope's Eye - 5 h trekking
Climbing by cable way up to 2500 m. Trekking to the feets of the central crater. Descent on foot to 1900 mt passing by the outstanding "Valle del Bove".

• 27 April - Mt Etna ParkTrek

Leg V: La Pista Altomontana - 5 h trekking
Trek to discover the southern slopes of Mt Etna, passing through old lava flows and wonderful woods.

• 28 April After breakfast individual departure to the airport for international flights.

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