Bypass hour long cable car queues to ascend to 2500m in just 12 minutes.
Effort meter: Easy | Quick lift with minimal effort
- Everything you get: Start from the south base (Rifugio Sapienza) at 1,900m, skip queues at the cable car station and board the gondola to 2,500m, all with round-trip transfers included. Reach in just 12 minutes and take in the striking dark cones of the Monti Silvestri craters alongside the dramatic formations from the 2002 eruptions at your own pace.
- Why choose this: This is the quickest and easiest way to reach the volcano with no waiting and little commute time along with the flexibility of self-paced exploration and freedom to return whenever you're ready.
- Upgrade: There are hour-long queues at the cable car station. With these tickets you bypass them, making it the quickest and easiest way to see the craters while enjoying the freedom of self-exploration.
Inclusions
- Round-trip fast track cable car tickets
- Round-trip 4X4 bus or snowcat tickets (as per option selected)
- Expert alpine/volcanological guide fluent in English, Italian, and French (as per option selected)
- Open ticket (valid all day from 8:30am to 3:20pm)
Exclusions
- Large luggage not allowed
- Drones not allowed
What to bring
- Wear a windbreaker jacket and hiking shoes.
- Bring a valid photo ID matching the name on your booking.
What’s not allowed
- Large luggage, suitcases, and oversized bags are not allowed on the cable car or tour vehicles.
- Drones are not permitted anywhere on the premises.
- The experience is not recommended for people with heart or respiratory conditions, high blood pressure, or for pregnant women.
Accessibility
- This experience is not accessible to wheelchair users.
Additional information
- The service operates daily from 8:30am to 4pm (last descent at 3:50pm), subject to weather or technical conditions.
- The experience takes around 2.5 hours and is rated with an easy difficulty level, ideal for visitors of all fitness levels.
- Dogs are allowed if kept on a leash and with a muzzle at all times.
- You can rent windbreakers, boots, and poles at the 2,500m station if you do not have suitable clothing.
- These tickets can’t be cancelled. However, you can use them any time within the next 5 days.
- These tickets are valid for 5 days from the date of purchase.