The island of Elba, the Pearl of Tuscany

Arrival in Portoferraio by ferry. Night in Portoferraio, on a bed-and-breakfast basis.
 

 Choice of hikes: either from Cavo to Porto Azzurro 17km 5h30 Altitude Difference : +820m -820m or from Rio Nell Elba to Porto Azzurro : 10km 3h30 Altitude Difference: +435m -600m

Transfer by bus to Cavo. It is from there that you start your tour of the island of Elba on foot. From this charming seafront village, you gain altitude, climbing up to reach Monte Grosso. Next, a sequence of small peaks and summits until you reach the Cima del Monte, the highest point of this stage (483m). During the descent, you will pass by the Madonna di Monserrato monastery before arriving in Porto Azzurro on the seafront. Night on a half-board basis in Porto Azzurro. 
 

 Loop around Capoliveri, via Monte Calamita and the Costa dei Gabbiani.
18km 5h30 Altitude Difference : +675m -675m Possibility to shorten the route by 4km and -400m of positive altitude gains during the stage.
Transfer by taxi to Capoliveri.
From the charming village of Capoliveri, you will head to the southernmost point of the island, the Costa dei Gabbiani, via a trail overlooking the sea. If you look carefully to the west, Corsica will slowly come into view!
In the second part of the stage, the route climbs up over beautiful red landscapes until you reach Monte Calamita (398m), the summit of the day. From here you re-descend to arrive back in Capoliveri.

Return transfer by bus to Porto Azzurro to take advantage of the beach. Night on a half-board basis in Porto Azzurro
 

Transfer by taxi from Porto Azzurro to Lacona.

Departing from Lacona, your itinerary offers you the option to take a tour of Capo della Stella, before following the length of the beach of Lacona and then gaining altitude, without ever losing sight of the sea. From Monte Fonza (271m), a descent takes you back to sea level and a small, isolated beach, from where you will walk along the coast before arriving at the Marina di Campo, where you can enjoy the beautiful beach. 

Night on a half-board basis at Marina di Campo.
 

Transfer by bus from Marina di Campo to Poggio.

Today, a short stage in terms of kilometres awaits you. But be warned, today you are going to climb the highest peak on the island: Monte Capanne (1019m)! You will access the mountains via a pretty climb through the forest which then opens up, allowing you to admire a view over the splendid countryside. You then descend progressively towards Pomonte, passing along a ridge and by Monte Cenno, with the magnificent contours of Corsica within

 sight. Night in Pomonte on a half-board basis.
 

Option : Monte Giove +200m of positive altitude gains.

Setting off from the small village of Pomonte, the route runs along the seafront before rising towards the Colle di Sane Bartolemeo, with Corsica behind you. Passing initially through open land then entering the forest, you hike along virtually empty paths to the foot of Monte Giove (804m, optional climb), before descending towards the pretty village of Marciana. You can then continue down through the maquis (Mediterranean vegetation) to reach the beach at Marciana Marina.

Night on a half-board basis in Marciana Marina.
 

Starting from the very pretty seaside village of Marciana Marina, this stage takes you initially to the heights,  through a beautiful forest remnant of Corsica, before a sequence of short climbs and descents leads you to the small seafront village of Procchio. You then continue along footpaths through the maquis, linking several small coves, before crossing through a final beautiful forest and descending back down towards Portoferraio, the final point of your hike on the island of Elba.

OR transfer by bus between Marciana Marina and Portoferraio and end of trip.

Optional extra night in Portoferraio.