Grande Traversata Elbana Nord

Grande Traversata Elbana Nord

Tuscany, Livorno Province, Elba Island, Italy

Tuscany, Cavo to Marciana

Distance

56 km

Stages

3

Difficulty

challenging

Best months

Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct

About

Three stages, 55.6 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.

Highlights

  • Monte Capanne
  • Cavo
  • Rio Marina
  • Marciana
  • Portoferraio

Stages

  1. 1

    Cavo to Portoferraiochallenging

    19 km1068 m957 m

  2. 2

    Portoferraio to Poggiochallenging

    19 km1137 m665 m

  3. 3

    Poggio to Marcianachallenging

    19 km1083 m1463 m

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