Tour of the island of Elba by mountain bike

Arrival in Piombino to take the boat (1 hour crossing). Night in a hotel in Portoferraio on a B&B basis.

Set off from Portoferraio along the seafront and, almost immediately, a climb via a small road to easily reach the heights at 328m. Then, it’s a trip through a beautiful forest in search of the first pretty single-track. 
After a short connection along a road, another beautiful path takes you up to a magnificent viewpoint over the coast. Pass through the small village of Viticcio where you can have a swim. Having visited Monte Enfola which offers you a lovely view of the sea, we are off on a climb towards the Monte to try out the final single track of the day, leading you back to Portoferraio.
Night in the same hotel in Portoferraio, on a B&B basis.

A gentle warm up takes you to the summit of Monte Barbatoia and San Martino, via a small road and the Villa Napoléon. 
Take in a beautiful view over the entire island before enjoying a very pretty descent along a single track. Over plains and mountain passes, you then pass by the foot of Monte Capanne. After a technical descent, you will visit the magnificent villages of Poggio and Marciana. 
Night in a hotel or hostel in Marciana (or at Marciana Marina depending on availability) on a half-board basis.

Rejoin the high forests of the island of Elba via a small mountain road and surrounded by sheep. After a pretty mountainside track, you reach a nice bike-park-style single track. 
Following a second magnificent track with a view over Corsica and the islands of Monte Cristo, you then alternate between technical and fast, rolling tracks. 
Next, you arrive at the beach of the Marina de Campo, with beautiful panoramic views over Monte San Martino. 
Once again, you descend along a magnificent single-track to reach the Golfo di Lagona where you can take a dip. And it is not over, as this final single-track of the day leads to Porto Azzurro and the seafront. 

Possibility to shorten the stage.

You set off in the direction of Capoliverie. This is one of the most beautiful stages of your trip, with panoramic landscapes over the sea and neighbouring islands, with a series of magnificent and playful single-track trails. You will pass close to ancient iron mines which provide an unusual atmosphere. 
You have the opportunity to take a swim at the end of the ride before visiting the lovely village of Capoliverie. Return via small lanes to Porto Azzurro. Night in the same hotel on a half-board basis.

A solid stage with beautiful single-tracks and some serious climbs, surrounded by red-coloured earth. Depart from the seafront, then climb Monte Arco (276m) in order to benefit from the descent overlooking  the sea at Ortano. Pass by the village of Rio Nell Elba before some playtime at the Cima del Monté (502m). Take in the 360° view over Tuscany with a very beautiful, first technical and then playful single-track, before a final descent into Cavo. Night in Cavo on a half-board basis.

You leave Cavo with a short, physical ride in order to reach the east of the island. Cross through the mining fields, surrounded by remnants of the mining activity. After a descent and wander along a balcony path overlooking the sea, you reach an old quarry, before then arriving in Rio Marina. Next, a little effort is needed to reach a lovely descent which becomes a little technical towards the end. Before reaching the Port of Portoferraio, you have the possibility to take on a final, playful forest track. You are given the option to take the boat back to Piombino or to stay an extra night. Contact us.