SPORTS AND NATURE

TREKKING AND MOUNTANBIKE

The farmhouse is located at 311 meters above sea level, an 8 minutes’ drive from the village of Marciana Marina, on the northwest coast of Elba, overlooking the sea.

Our house is crossed by the most striking hiking and mountain biking trails, including trail no. 15, and stretches to the slopes of Mount Capanne. As you walk along the various paths, you can cross the whole valley until you reach the famous Madonna del Monte and continue to the summit of Monte Capanne at 1019 meters, from where you can admire breathtaking views.

NEAR EXCURSIONS

Excursion 1: Distance: 5,04 km – Height difference: 295 m

Excursion 2: Distance: 2,82 km – Height difference: 145 m

FREE CLIMBING

The island of Elba, with its wild and uncontaminated nature, is a paradise for outdoor sports! One of the attractive and proven is undoubtedly free climbing or sport climbing.

From Monte Capanne to the coastal cliffs of Fetovaia, Sant’Andrea and Ginepro, there are many spectacular walls where sports enthusiasts can enjoy the island’s rugged but pleasant beauty.

There are different levels of difficulty. There are routes for specialists who already have experience and for specialists who are still experts. Between one climb and another you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the crystal clear sea where you can swim among corals and fish of all kinds.

For the safety of those who climb, remember that before climbing it is always necessary to check the condition and safety of the secured routes.

Find the list of the main climbing routes on the island of Elba selected by the Federal Instructor F. Selected A.S.I. (Italian Sport Climbing Federation) and Nordic Walking instructor Renato Bardi: FREE CLIMBING ITINERARIES