Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 14, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 6.76 km for 463 m

After 7.40 km for 463 m

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Parking

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56 m

Pomonte

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Pomonte is a fraction of Marciana, at the foot of Monte Capanne. Sea and mountains meet: a truly fascinating place. This is where the Grande Traversata Elbana (GTE) ends.

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1.81 km

View of Pomonte

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Nice view over the valley back to Pomonte.

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7.24 km

Monte Capanne Summit

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Mount Capanne, with its 1,019 meters above sea level, is the highest peak on the island of Elba. It can be reached with the characteristic basket route from Marciana, or …

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7.72 km

Monte Capanne South Ridge

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Crisp ascent to Monte Capanne, beginning with a short via ferrata. Surefootedness and a head for heights required.
Can also get pretty hot quickly because it is the south side …

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7.72 km

Pas de la Casa Ferrata Trail

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Small via ferrata that can be traveled even without equipment

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7.77 km

Filicaie Junction (839 m)

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Crossroads to the 00s and GTE

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9.22 km

Grottaccia Pass

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you can go down to the valley or stay at altitude

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13.0 km

Grande Traversata Elbana (GTE)

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14.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

1.02 km

932 m

169 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

556 m

552 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 12 April

17°C

12°C

92 %

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Pomonte – View of Pomonte loop from Pomonte

Pomonte

View of Pomonte

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Monte Capanne South Ridge

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Filicaie Junction (839 m)

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