Grande Traversata Elbana Nord
Toscana, Italy
Italy · Cavo, Italy → Patresi, Italy
Distance
56 km
Stages
3
Difficulty
challenging
Best months
Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct
Grande Traversata Elbana Nord · Stages and distances
Walking distances for Appy’s stages (3)
| Stage | km |
|---|---|
| 1. Cavo → Porto Azzurro | 15.7 |
| 2. Porto Azzurro → Procchio | 16.1 |
| 3. Procchio → Patresi | 23.9 |
| Total | 55.7 |
About
Three stages, about 55 km of rugged beauty. From Cavo’s sun-warmed shores to Marciana’s mountain experience, the Grande Traversata Elbana Nord ascends 3,288 metres through Elba’s wild heart.
Rocky paths lead to ancient Roman ruins near Rio Marina, where the scent of pine mingles with the salty sea breeze. The highest peak, Monte Capanne, stands sentinel at 1,018 metres.
Hike from April to June or September to October, a journey where history and nature intertwine, revealing a landscape shaped by time and the whispers of past exiles.
Stages
3 stages
Stage 1Cavo → Porto Azzurro
challenging- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 734 m
- Descent
- 470 m
Stage 2Porto Azzurro → Procchio
challenging- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 363 m
- Descent
- 558 m
Stage 3Procchio → Patresi
challenging- Distance
- 24 km
- Ascent
- 1199 m
- Descent
- 1154 m
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