Chairlift in Monte Capanne

The departure station of the cable car is located in Marciana, just a few meters from the town center at 375 meters above sea level, surrounded by large chestnut trees. The facility was built in the 1960s and meets all major safety standards. It features yellow "basket" cabins that take approximately 18 minutes to reach the Monte Capanne.

The ride up (and down) in the baskets is truly exciting: it allows you to admire Monte Capanne covered by Mediterranean scrub, chestnut trees, and large blocks of granite, and gradually, as you ascend, the profile of the Island of Elba appears in full.

Once you reach the refuge at an altitude of 950 meters above sea level, a short trail leads to the summit of Monte Capanne at 1019 meters. From this height, you dominate the entire island and enjoy the most beautiful panorama of all of Elba, with views stretching over the other Tuscan islands, Corsica, and part of the coastline. An invaluable experience.

Hiking enthusiasts can also choose to take the cable car up and then descend on foot along one of the trails leading to Marciana (or vice versa).

infoelba recommends: The ideal time to take this trip is on a clear day, so you can enjoy a spectacular 360° panorama of the Island of Elba, the islands of the archipelago: Gorgona, Capraia, Pianosa, Montecristo, Giglio, and even Corsica.

At the cable car station, surrounded by the coolness of the chestnut trees, you can find the bar "La Taverna della Valle" and the restaurant "Mediterraneo" by Elban chef Giorgio Costa, where you can enjoy both seafood and land-based specialties.