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It might seem like an unlikely possibility but it very possible to ski down the active Etna Volcano in Sicily, Italy. Between the months of February and April each year, depending on how the winter has gone, you can ski down the side of the Etna Volcano which has ski lifts and runs set up for this very purpose. The lifts have been damaged a few times in the last few years with the lava damaging part of the ski lifts, in summer eruptions, but the lifts are always repaired and at the time of writing, skiing is possible.

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Skiing down the Etna in Sicily

iew is amazing because you can see the coastline on a clear day, as you ski down the Etna. The skiing is limited in terms of number of runs and the skiing does not compare to skiing in a proper ski resort but this is a good experience. If you combine this with a trip to one of the Aelion Islands (such as Vulcano or Stromboli) you can have a fantastic trip in Sicily skiing. The North slope skiing goes from 1800 to 2300m whilst the South slope is slightly higher. You can get lessons and rent ski equipment at the slopes.

There are ski lifts on both slopes, with the northern one ascending from 1800-2300 metres and the southern one from 1900-2600 metres. There are also hotels and ample facilities on both sides, including instruction and rentals.

You can contact the Etna Tourism board directly via apt@apt.catania.it whilst you can find out about Flights to Sicily here.