The majestic Mount Etna towering into the summer sky. 21C at ground level to -15C at the summit. Beautiful fresh clean air, with a light snow topping. 3,350m above sea level.

Distant view of Mount Etna before the trek to the summit

Stunning lava rock formations and colours

Closing in on the summit; sheer 'mountains' of geological lava compositions to be seen all round

View from Mount Etna of the coastline and surrounding towns 

Approaching the summit

Here she is - Mount Etna at -15C and a wind that cuts like a knife! Europe's highest and most active volcano. Towering above the city of Catania on the island of Sicily, it has been growing for about 500,000 years.