vista
From an altitude of 2900 metres, in the upper part of the Valle del Leone, the panorama is one of the most evocative in all of Sicily.
In fact, on clear days it is possible to see the whole northern coast of Sicily, the Aeolian Islands and, if you are lucky, all the mountain ranges of the Peloritani, the Nebrodi, the Madonie, and Palermo. A meditative landscape.
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It is not uncommon for the wind to blow from the summit craters to the Valle del Leone, carrying with it gases from the summit craters. Without spending too much time in the gas cloud, you can experience the classic smell given off by a volcano.
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The soil in the Valle del Leone consists of ash and lapilli emitted during Etna’s recent activity. Though soft, this sand is highly abrasive, since it is formed of sharp volcanic glass.
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This is one of the quietest places Sicily has to offer. In fact, the high altitude does not allow for much fauna, so what you hear is just the sound of the wind, often harsh, and the explosions of the nearby north-eastern crater.
