Place to visit
The Chasm, Italy: what it is and when to go
The Chasm is a volcano (La Voragine) in Italy (Randazzo), at 3,403 m above sea level. Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Volcano · Nature
- Local name
- La Voragine
- Where
- Italy
- Elevation
- 3,403 m
- Best time
- September.
- Nearest airport
- CTA Catania, 32 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 37.75179, 14.9947
What it is and where
The Chasm is a volcano (La Voragine) in Italy (Randazzo), at 3,403 m above sea level.
It is in Randazzo, where this site lists 30 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 37.75179, 14.9947; the nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA, Catania), 32 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature places in Italy. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit The Chasm is September, and the season is short because it sits at 3,403 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not9:40
- FebBetter not10:36
- MarBetter not11:43
- AprBetter not12:59
- MayBetter not14:02
- JunPossible14:36
- JulPossible14:22
- AugPossible13:28
- SepBest time12:14
- OctPossible11:00
- NovBetter not9:55
- DecBetter not9:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Italy
To enter Italy there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Italy checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C, F and L · 230 V · 50 Hz (type L, with three pins in a row, needs an adapter); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Mount EtnaActive stratovolcano on the east coast of Sicily, Italy103 m
- Etna ParkProtected area1.6 km
- Punta LuciaSummit1.6 km
- Rifugio di Monte PalestraMountains · Hiking3.7 km
- Rifugio Monte ScavoMountains · Hiking4.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Italy guide.
More in Italy: Nature
- Mount Vesuvius: active stratovolcano in the Gulf of Naples, Italy
- Mont Blanc: highest mountain in the Alps
- Adige: river in northern Italy
- Stromboli: island in Italy (about volcano see Q31445600)
- Phlegraean Fields: volcanic region located in the Gulf of Pozzoles, west of Naples, Italy
- Gulf of Naples: bay on the southwestern coast of Italy
Every Italy place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Chasm?
It is a volcano (La Voragine in the local language) in Italy.
When is the best time to visit The Chasm?
September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 3,403 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24.
How do you get to The Chasm?
The nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), 32 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Italy is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Italy map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Mount Etna, Etna Park, Punta Lucia. The rest is in the Italy guide.
Keep reading
- Randazzo30 places to see in and around Randazzo, Italy: Mount Etna, Santa Maria Assunta, Randazzo, Etna Park. Best time: April to June and September to October.
- Nature5161 places for nature in Italy, from Mount Vesuvius to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to June and September to October. Each with its own season by altitu
- ItalyBefore travelling to Italy: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.