This article is the 2024 guide to the Etna Cable car. Inside the article, you will find updated prices, opening hours, available self-guided and guided tours, and all the information's on how to get to the Etna cable car from Catania and Taormina.

Enjoy a quick 15-minute ride from Rifugio Sapienza to the summit of Mount Etna, with the serene backdrop of the Swiss Alps for company. Breathe in crisp, clean, and fresh air as you ascend from 1900 meters to 2500 meters in your cable car.

With the cable car “Funivia” from Rifugio Sapienza you will reach about 8,200 feet (2,500 meters). From there you will have two options, the first is, to join a guided hike in the volcanic area, known as the Valle del Bove and the second is a less strenuous tour with a 4×4 jeep ride.

Cable car ride, 4x4 bus, and tour with alpine guides up to 3,000 m on Etna, between craters and breathtaking views. Since 1953, the most beautiful "flight" on Etna: from 1,923 m to 2,500 m, craters, breathtaking views, and Sicilian flavors.

Riding a cable car in Mount Etna, Sicily is a one-of-a-kind experience that lets you admire the charming beauty of the world’s most active volcano from close quarters. The iconic cable car is among the most popular highlights of the island and is the easiest way to go up Mount Etna.

Today, the Mount Etna cable car is a popular attraction that takes visitors up to an altitude of 2,500 meters on the tallest active volcano in Europe. The cable car ride takes about 15 minutes each way and provides stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

Funivia dell'Etna runs a cable car from Rifugio Sapienza (1920m) up the mountain to 2500m. Once out of the cable car you can attempt the long walk (3½ to four hours return) up the winding track to the authorised crater area (2920m).

Etna Cable Car Tour. Explore Mount Etna with an expert guide and take the cable car up to 2500 meters. Admire the volcanic caldera and the summit active craters. A revealing hike unveils volcanic secrets, discovering local flora, fauna, and village life.