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  1. Island of Elba
  2. Sports and free time
  3. Land sports
  4. Free Climbing
    • Madonna del Monte
    • San Bartolomeo
    • La Freccia - Pomonte
    • Fetovaia
    • San Francesco Severo
    • Ginepro cliff
    • Ginepro grotto
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Free Climbing: climbing on the island of Elba

A guide for free climbing up the cliffs in Elba

The Island of Elba offers numerous opportunities for practicing sports in contact with nature. Among the most interesting sports to do on Elba is certainly Free Climbing or sport climbing.

From Fetovaia to Sant'Andrea, passing through Monte Capanne, there are many areas where climbers can challenge themselves on spectacular and often little-frequented walls: for example, along the granite cliffs of the western side or in the untouched Costa dei Gabbiani, southeast of the island.

There are several sectors and different difficulty levels for those practicing sport climbing, with some routes being only a few pitches long but rewarding due to the beautiful setting, even for those accustomed to belaying 30 meters high.

infoelba recommends: In Elba, it is not easy to gather updated information about the conditions of the routes, bolts, and belays. Unfortunately, many sectors have been sparsely used over the years, or they are particularly exposed to the sea and weather conditions. Therefore, before attempting a climb, it is always advisable to check the safety of the bolted routes.

Below you can find a selection of climbing itineraries on the Island of Elba with photos, descriptions, and suggestions prepared by expert Renato Bardi, FASI Certified Instructor (Italian Federation of Sport Climbing), Nordic Walking Instructor.
Sponsor: Lasportiva, Camp, Cassin, Julbo.

Madonna del Monte

Free climbing cliffs along the path of Madonna del Monte Read more

San Bartolomeo

Free climbing up San Bartolomeo cliff, above the town of Chiessi Read more

La Freccia - Pomonte

Free climbing cliff above the town of Pomonte. Read more

Fetovaia

Where to do free climbing up the cliffs between Seccheto and Fetovaia, along the Costa del Sole. Read more

San Francesco Severo

Cliff for free climbing alon the road to Monte Perone, near the San Francesco Severo Hermitage. Read more

Ginepro cliff

Cliff on the Ginepro beach, along the Costa dei Gabbiani, for doing free climbing. Read more

Ginepro grotto

Free climbing on the Ginepro grotto, along the Costa dei Gabbiani. Read more

Remaiolo

Free climbing cliff on Remaiolo beach, along the Costa dei Gabbiani . Read more

Baia dei Pirati

Free climbing in the Baia dei Pirati on the eastern side of Elba Read more

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