Etna Nord Ski Resort Guide
Etna Nord, Italy
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
Recommended For | Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski. |
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Total Piste Length | 5km3 miles |
Highest Lift | 2,310m7,579ft |
Resort Height | 1,816m5,958ft |
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Etna Nord
The ski slopes on Europe highest (3343m), and still very active, the volcano stand above the groves of orange, almond and fig trees. Despite the heat above and below, snow cover is usually good at this altitude. The steepnees of the pitch increases as you get higher. It's possible to practice summer sports like golf, rafting and tennis in the afternoon close to the slopes. The ski lifts had to be abandoned in 1999-2000 when increasingly serious eruptions of Etna made the area unsafe. After the eruption of 2002, the station has been rebuilt. At the base station, there are a few bars, a restaurant and souvenir shops.
Summary
The Italian ski resort of Etna Nord is at an altitude of 1,816m5,958ft, with 5km3 miles of marked runs.
Etna Nord has direct access to 5km3 miles of downhill skiing, with 2 marked pistes, served by a total of 5 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 1,816m5,958ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,310m7,579ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
There is skiing to suit a range of abilities.
Snowboarding
Etna Nord is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Etna Nord.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Etna Nord?
The next notable snow forecast is 2cm1in, expected on 24 January, with around 5cm2in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Ski Area Stats
Etna Nord Ski Area
Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 4 | 3km2 miles |
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Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 1 | 2km1 miles |
Downhill Total Length | 5km3 miles | |
Cross Country Total Length | 15km9 miles | |
Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 5 |
Altitudes
Etna Nord Ski Area Heights
Highest Lift | 2,310m7,579ft |
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Lowest Piste | 1,820m5,971ft |
Resort Altitude (Etna Nord) | 1,816m5,958ft |
Max Vertical | 494m1,621ft |
Ratings & Suitability
Intermediate Skiers | |
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Etna Nord Overview
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Coccinelle'.
Location and Map
Where is Etna Nord?
This ski resort is in Linguaglossa, Catania, Italy.
Map
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How to get there
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The five ski lifts are able to uplift 3,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Etna Nord open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Etna Nord, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Etna Nord Tourist Office for the latest.