Monte Capanne
Monte Capanne
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A two-hour climb up the highest peak on Elba Island, Monte Capanne, provides hikers with a panoramic view of the mainland of Italy and the islands of Corsica, Capraia, Pianosa and Monte Cristo.
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MAURO
Province of Novara, Italy3 contributions
Aug 2024 • Friends
Quiet ascent, beautiful view, despite the antennas. Price too high, poor services (the bar at high altitude was closed in high season) poor security. Some exposed passages are unprotected, others have their net broken or broken. Money is, but maintenance and safety are not. We are not here
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Written 26 August 2024
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Jim R
Santa Fe, NM46 contributions
Apr 2023
So worth it. It can get cold and windy for the top 1/3 of the ride, but it's worth the effort. You can see Porto Ferraio and Porto Assure at the same time from the top. The bird cage experience is just so goofy you have to do it if you are there.
Written 9 May 2023
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Rossana L
Montevarchi, Italy48 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
We used the very suggestive and fun cable car. The journey is quite long compared to what we expected: there are 22 pylons. Once you reach the top of 1019 meters the view is beautiful. You can see the island at 360°. On the way down we stopped at the restaurant adjacent to the facility. We ate well and sitting at the outside tables among the greenery was nice.
Written 13 May 2024
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Rachele G
5 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We made the climb on foot, the first part was very beautiful and easy up to the hermitage, then gradually more challenging and rocky up to the top. Being October, the heat was bearable and it felt good. Once you get there the wonderful view makes the effort worth it, really beautiful!
The downside is that the walk is really badly signposted, and it is practically impossible to go down on foot without losing the path. We tried, gave up and took the cable car.
The downside is that the walk is really badly signposted, and it is practically impossible to go down on foot without losing the path. We tried, gave up and took the cable car.
Written 2 October 2023
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Keith Stevenson
10 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
You can walk up or go by cable car. The walk looks great but not for the fainthearted we went by cable car which was a great experience stunning views especially from the top. Highly recommended really pleased we did this trip whilst on Elba
Written 25 July 2023
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Marzia A
Sesto San Giovanni, Italy282 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Worth the visit. Cable car (basket lift) takes you to the top in 18 minutes.
Marciana departure station.
At the arrival station the view is already open.
To the top you walk 100 meters of rocky path in steps, not dangerous, short, 10 minutes, but challenging.
360-degree panorama.
Closed shoes recommended, no sandals or slippers.
Open Bar - refreshment at the valley station
Closed bar refuge mountain station
Check the weather forecast.
€ 20 A / R August 2024
Possible ascent on foot from Marciana with path , in some places challenging passages Climb informed and equipped as for any mountain hike.
Marciana departure station.
At the arrival station the view is already open.
To the top you walk 100 meters of rocky path in steps, not dangerous, short, 10 minutes, but challenging.
360-degree panorama.
Closed shoes recommended, no sandals or slippers.
Open Bar - refreshment at the valley station
Closed bar refuge mountain station
Check the weather forecast.
€ 20 A / R August 2024
Possible ascent on foot from Marciana with path , in some places challenging passages Climb informed and equipped as for any mountain hike.
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Written 1 August 2024
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BodenseeAustria
Larchmont, NY79 contributions
Sept 2012 • Family
We rode the Monte Capanne "cable car" with two small children (3 years and 18 months) and it's quite an adventure. Each "car" is a simple yellow cage that you stand in for the ride to the top. Like a skiing chairlift, these cages don't stop...you have to jog alongside and hop into the cage (then the attendant closes the "door" for you).
If you're squeamish about heights...it could make you nervous...but in my opinion it was really quite safe...even with the little ones.
It was a lot of fun and the views over Elba are spectacular. On a clear day you can really see the entire island.
The ride takes about 18 minutes each way, it starts up through a forest of chestnut trees and then gets "above the treeline" to the top of the mountain. The terrian in interesting and it seemed like great hiking or mountain biking trails existed the whole way up.
One last note- there's a (surprisingly) great microbrewery at the bottom that brews Elba beer using natural island springwater.
We did a tasting of the 4 beers they were currently making, and each was good. The stout, specifically (made with hints of those Chestnuts I mentioned earlier) was nutty and delicious. If you like beer, it's a worthwhile diversion for a glass or two.
If you're squeamish about heights...it could make you nervous...but in my opinion it was really quite safe...even with the little ones.
It was a lot of fun and the views over Elba are spectacular. On a clear day you can really see the entire island.
The ride takes about 18 minutes each way, it starts up through a forest of chestnut trees and then gets "above the treeline" to the top of the mountain. The terrian in interesting and it seemed like great hiking or mountain biking trails existed the whole way up.
One last note- there's a (surprisingly) great microbrewery at the bottom that brews Elba beer using natural island springwater.
We did a tasting of the 4 beers they were currently making, and each was good. The stout, specifically (made with hints of those Chestnuts I mentioned earlier) was nutty and delicious. If you like beer, it's a worthwhile diversion for a glass or two.
Written 18 September 2012
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Alimac
Ashtead, UK189 contributions
Oct 2014 • Solo
The chairlift is a small basket which can hold just 2 people. It starts off quite gently through the chestnut trees, then turns, and you're hanging above the slopes of the mountain. Spectacular views as you climb, over Marciana, Marciana Marina and Poggio. When you reach the top, you can climb a bit more on a rough path, right up to the ariels on the top, and the helipad. The chairlift shuts down for an hour or so in the middle of the day, so everything is silent, and quite beautiful. There's a cafe at the top, which serves the most enormous, freshly made, panini. (Beware - the toilet is at the bottom of the mountain!)
Written 9 November 2014
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SUMPS
Fareham, UK183 contributions
Anyone who visits Elba should make time for a trip up the Cabinovia on Monte Capanne. It is an amazing experience. It's basically a metal cage for two suspended from a cable! It takes 18 minutes to get to the top and on a clear day, I imagine the views must be incredible. Sadly on the day we went we were in cloud by the time we got to the top. But it was still well worth it for the experience of dangling all the way up the mountain. The return trip is equally exhilarating and also takes 18 minutes. One word of warning - you have to be pretty able physically to get on and off as it does not stop - and it goes at a fair lick!
It is not very well advertised but can be found on the left just before you get to Marinara (coming from Portoferraio). We missed it on our first pass - even though we were looking for it. The ride closes for a couple of hours for lunch (in typical Italian fashion!) so check the times. I believe it only runs in Summer months. Take a coat - it's definitely chillier at the top.
It is not very well advertised but can be found on the left just before you get to Marinara (coming from Portoferraio). We missed it on our first pass - even though we were looking for it. The ride closes for a couple of hours for lunch (in typical Italian fashion!) so check the times. I believe it only runs in Summer months. Take a coat - it's definitely chillier at the top.
Written 30 May 2008
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Mares69
Breda, The Netherlands39 contributions
Oct 2018
Cable cars are not my favorite, but in this case I was glad I did. The view from the top is amazing. You can see the island, clouds are passing by, fantastic. It is also possible to hike to the top (and back).
Written 7 August 2019
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Ci sono ristoranti/bar per mangiare in cima?
Written 10 September 2021
È possibile salire con una cane di piccola taglia al guinzaglio ?
Written 21 September 2020
Si tranquillamente, però a piedi. Per la cabinovia non credo si possa
Written 21 September 2020
La cabinovia è aperta in questo periodo? Posso salire con un bimbo di un anno nel marsupio?
Written 11 September 2018
la cabinovia è aperta e sconsiglierei comunque di portarci un piccolo
Written 11 September 2018
Ho letto che i percorsi non sono ben segnalati. Come posso fare per evitare di perdermi?
C’è qualche mappa/indicazione che potete darmi?
Vorrei salire a piedi (non cabinovia)
Grazie!
Written 9 August 2018
Non so rispondere perché sono salita e scesa con i cestelli, però so che altre persone che conosco sono salite a piedi senza problemi. Evidentemente i sentieri sono segnalati.
Written 16 August 2018
toniacuc
Capoliveri, Italy
Ciao, qualcuno sa darmi notizie sul rifugio? È possibile mangiare lì un panino a prezzi non esagerati? Grazie!
Written 13 July 2018
Meglio il ristorante della stazione di partenza: prezzi medi e maggiore scelta di quella in vetta.
Written 9 August 2018
C'è pericolo se uno soffre leggermente di vertigini o è abbastanza tranquillo ?grazie
Written 21 June 2018
Sulla cabinovia potresti avere forse qualche problema. Magari cerca di non guardare in basso. Onvece sul monte é tranquillo.
Written 21 June 2018
is the cable lift still running in October?
Written 11 June 2018
Bonjour
Je souhaiterai savoir si on peut monter à pied au Monte Capanne et redescendre en téléphérique et de quel endroit précis part-on pour l'ascension (arrêt de bus)? je vous remercie d'avance
Written 1 March 2018
Noi siamo saliti da Marina di campo e Sant'Ilario, parcheggiando presso Monte Perone, dove inizia il Sentiero delle farfalle. Puoi salire anche da Procchio.
Written 23 August 2017
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