Description
Monte Capanne is the highest peak on Elba, at 1,019 meters above sea level. It is located in the western part of the island within the Arcipelago Toscano National Park. A unique observation point on Elba with alpine characteristics. Many rare and partly endemic species can be observed here. For example pěnice vousatá, Moltoni's Warbler, pěnice kaštanová, pěnice sardinská, pěnice bělohrdlá, skalník modrý, Lejsek středomořský and zvonohlík korsický.
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Access
Monte Capanne is located in the western part of Elba Island, within the municipality of Marciana. There are various hiking trails that lead up the mountain to the mountain station. The trail indicated on the map is about 4 km. It is also possible to take a traditional cable car. The cable car operates daily from April to October. Round-trip tickets cost € 20 for adults (2025). The departure station (1) sits at 375 meters above sea level, just outside Marciana, with free parking nearby. Once you reach the top station (2) at 950 meters, a short trail leads to the summit at 1,019 meters. Press a P on the map for directions to a parking.

