Both the goddess of beauty Venus and the former Emperor of France Napoleon used the island of Elba as a resting place, why not do the same? Here you wander through picturesque fishing villages, along the dramatic coastline and stunning sandy beaches. Take the opportunity to enjoy a fantastic hike up to the summit of Monte Capanne and take in the wonderful views of the Mediterranean. From here you can see Corsica, the Italian mainland and the Tuscan archipelago. This island is simply a paradise for hiking.
Hiking in Tuscany on the stunning island of Elba
Highlights
- Hiking through an amazing and varied landscape.
- The rich history of Elba
- The lovely fishing village of Marina di Campo with the largest beach on the island.
- Crystal clear water
Quick facts
| Travel duration: | 6 days/ 5 nights |
|---|---|
| Travel period: | Optional arrival day during the period 1/4 - 25/10 |
| Grade: | Easy. Average 3-4 h/7-12 km/ 200-400 m per day. Day by day trip grading, see "program" on each trip. 2 |
| Accommodations: | |
| Trip type: | Self guided walking holidays |
| Price example: | From €500 |
| Meals: | Breakfast & 1 dinner |
Prices per person in EUR
This trip is available from 1/4 – 25/10 with any arrival date.
6 days/ 5 nights From €500 Book your trip
| Period | TRP - Triple Room | Double Room - shared bed | SGL - Single Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 2026-05-12 | €500 | €610 | €810 |
| 2026-05-13 2026-05-29 | €540 | €670 | €890 |
| 2026-05-30 2026-06-16 | €620 | €760 | €990 |
| 2026-06-17 2026-07-21 | €710 | €840 | €1,080 |
| 2026-07-22 2026-08-24 | €800 | €980 | €1,380 |
| 2026-08-25 2026-08-31 | €780 | €930 | €1,310 |
| 2026-09-01 2026-09-13 | €660 | €800 | €1,060 |
| 2026-09-14 2026-09-30 | €590 | €720 | €940 |
| 2026-10-01 2026-10-25 | €500 | €610 | €810 |
Prices quoted are per person and include:
- Accommodation incl. breakfast
- 1 two-course dinner on day 1
- Day 1 – transfer from Portoferraio harbour to first accommodation
- Transfer Marciana Marina – San Piero in Campo
- Transfer San Piero in Campo – Marina di Campo
- Day 6 – Transfer from the last accommodation to the port of Portoferraio
- Mobile app with digital travel information, in English:
- Destination Information
- Practical information
- Detailed walk descriptions day by day
- Maps and navigation
- Luggage transport
- Transfer to/from walks according to programme
- 24 h emergency phone in case of emergencies
Not included:
- Taxes, if any
- Insurance (if applicable)
Single room rates:
- Single room rates apply when travelling in the company of others. If you are travelling on your own, in most cases there is an extra charge due to more expensive luggage transport. Contact us for price information
Optional extras
- Printed maps and hiking descriptions, price 30 Euro, one per booking.
- Extra hotel nights: Contact us for prices
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Marciana Marina
When you arrive at the airport, head to the nearest train station to catch the train to Piombino. Then take a ferry and enjoy this beautiful boat trip on the velvety blue sea. Once you arrive in Portoferrario on Elba, your transfer to your accommodation in Marciana Marina is included.
Day 2 Hike around Marciana and Marciana Marina - 9.5 or 14 km
Today you will have two options of hiking trails, both starting from Marciana. After breakfast you will take a local bus from Marciana Marina to Marciana to hike one of the two trails you can choose from today.
Option A: This is an easy hike on the north side of Monte Capanne, which is the highest point. From here you have views of Marciana Marina and other villages on the island.
9.5 km, +425 m, -515 m
Option B: If you choose this option, you will hike on the Monte Capanne ridge to the La Tavola viewpoint. From here you have a great view of the islands of Pianosa, Montecristo and Capraia. On the way down you will pass the Madonna del Monte Santuario which is the most important chapel on the island of Elba. After your visit to the chapel, you will continue down to Marciana to take a bus back to Marciana Marina.
14 km, +800 m, -800 m
Day 3 Hike around San Piero in Campo - 9.5
The day begins with a transfer to the village of San Piero in Campo. There you will start the today’s hike, which will offer a fantastic view along the coast. As you wander through the lush Mediterranean environment, you will have the chance to learn about the interesting history that has characterised Elba. In the afternoon we take a transfer to Marina di Campo, where there is a long sandy beach and around the town there is a beautiful pine forest.
9.5 km, +435, -435m
Day 4 Hike around Marina di Campo - 11.5 km
Today you will hike up to Monte Poro, with a stop at Colle di Palombaia along a cliff edge where the marvellous views are constantly reminiscent. Parts of today’s hike go through fabulous forests that provide you with shade, which can be good on the hottest days. You will have good views of Monte Capanne and Monte Calamita during today’s walk.
11.5 km, +430m, -430m
Day 5 Hike around Marina di Campo - 15.5 km
The last hiking day of the trip will take you along the edge of Monte Fonza, from where you can admire the bay of Marina di Campo and on the other side of the mountain the bay of Lacona. You end the day’s walk with a nice swim in Marina di Campo.
15.5 km, +410 m, -410 m
Day 6 Departure day
We at EverTrek hope you had a great trip!
We hope to see you again.
Accommodations
During this trip you will stay in selected 3-star hotels.
6 days/ 5 nights
| Night | Place | Cat A |
|---|---|---|
| Night 1 | Marciana Marina | Hotell *** |
| Night 2 | Marciana Marina | Hotell *** |
| Night 3 | Marina di Campo | Hotell *** |
| Night 4 | Marina di Campo | Hotell *** |
| Night 5 | Marina di Campo | Hotell *** |
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Hiking on beautiful Elba
Everything went according to plan with travel and transfers. We flew from Gothenburg to Pisa and had to stay there one night to catch the train and later the ferry to Elba.
Our accommodations were simple but nice, and above all, both hotels had very good breakfasts, which is essential when hiking.
The hikes are incredibly beautiful, and Elba is very hilly, so it’s either uphill or downhill all the time. The difficulty is listed as 2, but for those 60+ and in reasonably good shape, 3 is probably closer to the truth.
//Ingvar & Heléne