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Early or late hikes offer cooler weather and beautiful light.","Uneven terrain — bring water and avoid the midday heat.",[102],{"label":63,"href":103,"external":59,"icon":65,"track":66},"https:\u002F\u002Fmaps.app.goo.gl\u002FiMCkvwFzL6A8PeFc7",[105,108,111,114,117],{"q":106,"a":107},"Can I rent hiking shoes and trekking poles on Vulcano?","Yes. Rent both at local rental shops such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmaps.app.goo.gl\u002FaVYx2dLALx2aMfC37\">Rent Da Paolo\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmaps.app.goo.gl\u002FjeoBkwMqQojdy6Rt6\">Rent Luigi\u003C\u002Fa>.",{"q":109,"a":110},"Are there guided hiking tours available?","Yes. Several local operators run guided hikes through the island’s volcanic landscapes and history.",{"q":112,"a":113},"Do I need a permit to hike to the Gran Cratere?","No, at the moment no special permit is required. 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