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Discovering Elba on a mountain bike

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Choose to visit Elba on an MTB

From a naturalistic point of view, the best way to combine sport with your trip to the Island of Elba is to go round it by bike, so that as you follow dirt tracks and wood paths you will also be able to admire all the most beautiful parts of the Island in an magnificent, ever changing countryside:cliffs that drop sheer down right to the sea, woods, scenic ridges, ancient hermitages in very suggestive places, mule tracks, tiny hillside towns and ancient iron mines.

Those who prefer to pass their free time peddling a mountain bike instead of lying on the beach will find exactly what they're looking for in Elba, because there are many reasons for opting for a bicycle trip rather than a day at the beach.

The wide choice of natural environments, all rich in colours and perfumes, means that even if you come up against every type of obstacle and difficulty, no two outings will be the same. Since you need to be quite fit if you like going out on a mountain bike, even on days when the weather isn't perfect and the temperature goes down it is always an enjoyable experience at any time of the year. On dull and cloudy days, a new and different nature will unfold before you: the colours will be different, the sea will be darker, the mountains will seem somewhat eerie, and perfumes will become more intense; in short, nature will seem mysterious and unwelcoming, but as you go along, you will actually like having your arms and legs covered in mud.

And f you've never been to Elba, don't think for one minute that the Island is small and flat!

Monte Capanne, the highest mountain in all the province of Livorno, is on this very island, and from here you can admire the breathtaking view of the other islands in the Tuscan Archipelago, the coastline of the mainland, the Island of Corsica and an unbelievable amount of coastal areas over a distance of 145 kilometres.

You can go practically anywhere in an area that covers about 220 square kilometres, with an infinite choice of beautifullroutes that at the same time are very interesting from a technical point of view.

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From Capoliveri to Fattoria delle Ripalte

Easy mountain bike excursion in the eastern side of Elba, starting off at Capoliveri and heading for Fattoria delle Ripalte

From Napoleon's Villa to Colle Reciso

Medium difficult mountain bike excursion from Napoleon's villa in San Martino to behind Colle Reciso.

From Lacona to Monte Tambone

Very difficult moutain bike excursion from Lacona towards Monte Tambone on the Island of Elba.

Road round Monte Capanne

Mountain bike excursion round the foot of Monte Capanne

Elba Ovest Bike Land - San Giovanni Parish church

This route takes its name from the San Giovanni parish church that you see practically at the start of the route

Elba Ovest Bike Land - Il Castagnone

This route has a tecnical difficulty and includes a challenging initial climb.

Elba Ovest Bike Land - Casevecchie

The first part of this route is the same one as the yellow one - Castagnone means a challenging initial climb. Difficult level.

Elba Ovest Bike Land - Masso alla Guata

This route is very difficult. We advise a full face helmet and suitable protective clothing.

Capoliveri Bike Park - Calamita

This route takes its name from the Monte Calamita promontory where the Bike Park in Capoliveri is.

Ripa Est - Capoliveri Bike Park

A route characterised by a nice coastal dirt track, a challenging and windy uphill track, and an enjoyable, uphill and downhill single track.

Capoliveri Bike Park - Mines

A route to help you explore the mining area with its open air terracings, along the most iconic single track of the mountain: la polveriera.

Capoliveri Bike Park - World Cup

A short but challenging route that in no time reaches the summit then goes down along steep, winding and enjoyable single tracks that are easy to pedal across.

Capoliveri Bike Park - Legend Cup

A route along part of the Capoliveri Legend Cup and also the UCI MTB Marathon world championship.

Bike Park - Easy Excursion

Easy excursion in the southern area of Monte Calamita and the Island of Elba.

Bike Park - Medium level Excursion

Excursion of approximately 20 km, surrounded by the breathtaking scenery on Monte Calamita.

Bike Park - Difficult level Excursion

An extremely difficult excursion,that, if possible, you would be better to attempt along with an expert who knows the area very well

Elba Trail Area - Buca del Bandito

One of the best routes on the island as well as one of the most challenging and varied since it covers different types of ground.

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