Mount Capanne

Must visit when on Elba, cabin for 2 people up and down for 40 euro, worth every cent!

Mount Capanne, is a hiker's paradise and a must-visit for nature lovers. The highest peak on Elba, it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding sea and islands. Whether you're a photographer, an adventure enthusiast, or simply seeking a peaceful escape, Mount Capanne is an unforgettable destination. For a comprehensive travel guide, I recommend "ELBA ISLAND" This guidebook covers not only Mount Capanne and Elba but also provides in-depth information on the broader Tuscany region, including practical tips, detailed maps, and cultural insights that will enhance your travel experience.

Very nice and fairly easy mountain walk up to Monte Capanne. Start at the cable car on route 1. If you are used to Alpine mountain walking, the trip takes about 1.5-2 hours. You will see beautiful nature and great views throughout the walk. It is very empty as 99.9% of people take the cable car. The top of Monte Capanne is very busy and completely built up with telecom and TV antennas. Hence, enjoy your walk up.

Hiking the Monte Capanne was great fun, especially since the way 101 up is very easy to follow and pretty beautiful as well. The view from the top across the island and beyond is amazing! Thanks to the nice lady of the little café, she was very sweet. We went down by foot too, it's a nice 1-day-tour (2,5 hours to the top, 2 hours having a break + lunch there, 1.5 hours back..more or less.)

The view from the highste point on Elba is amazing. You can see all the island around and the beautiful island Elba with all his colors

Beautiful. No further comments needed!

The Bar at the top is not working, they should change the working times. The toilets at the top were also closed. Everything else was OK.

enjoying the breathtaking view from the peak of monte capanne seems like a must for visitors of elba. if you cannot make the climb (ca. 700 meters up from marciana) you can take the cabinovia (open birdcage cable car chairlift) right off the strada provinciale, which will take you up to a height of 950m - tickets cost €18 during high season, €12 during the rest of the year. up there, you will find a little bar with a deck whence you can enjoy the view, but if you want to capture the full 360° panorama, you will have to make a final 69m climb to reach the climax: the full splendor of l'isola d'elba at your very feet. on clear days, you can see the appenine mountains in the north, with the peak of monte maggiorasca rising above the clouds, the island corsica in the west, capraia and other islands of the archipelago toscano around the elban coast in the near distance. no further spoilers - go see it for yourself. when climbing monte capanne on your own two legs seems like more fun than having a machine carry you up, you will find a number of routes that will take you through the lively forest that covers its slopes. the best route from marciana (not shown on google maps) starts at the tiny square at the southwestern end of via del giardino & via della rena. here you can fill up on natural spring water and head out on route 101, make your way up the mountain and perhaps choose to return by birdcage-on-a-wire to enjoy monte capanne in full effect - cordially recommended to all of us with strong legs and healthy hearts. dai dai, ragazzi! andiamo presto!