1^st DAY: PIOMBINO/PORTOFERRAIO

Arrival of the group in the afternoon or evening at the port of Piombino. Start of our services. Boarding operations for the Island of Elba. After approximately one hour the ferry arrives in Portoferraio. Hotel accommodation in Porto Azzurro/Capoliveri area, dinner and overnight stay.

2^nd DAY: RIO MARINA– LENGTH: 25/30 KM (depending on the location of the hotel) – DIFFICULTY: EASY

After breakfast, meeting with the guide (if reserved) and departure for the first mountain-bike excursion. Departure to Rio Marina, through Porto Azzurro along the provincial road. The route will be developed along colourful paths in the iron mines between Rio Marina and Cavo.  The itineraries in the ancient mines allow to capture the different aspects linked to the world of iron from Elba and the connection between minerals and humans. Along the route, is possible to observe the different varieties of minerals. The group will cross the main mines of Rio Marina, along the roads once used for the transportation of the extracted minerals. The route connects different mineral sites: Cantiere Bacino, located on north-west of Rio Marina, Cantiere Valle Giove sited on the slopes of Monte Giove, Cantiere Falcacci on south-west of Cantiere Valle Giove and Cantiere Conche. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, return in the hotel, dinner and overnight.

3^rd DAY: CAPOLIVERI – LENGHT: 20/25 KM (depending on the location of the hotel) – DIFFICULTY: MEDIUM

After breakfast, meeting with the guide (if reserved) and departure for the second mountain-bike excursion. Departure to Capoliveri. The trip starts in Piazza del Cavatore (164 mt on the sea level), along the ancient road to the mines, which is asphalted for around 1 km, then it is unpaved. The view is unique and picturesque: in the blue setting of the sea, and surrounded by nature, they can breathe the fragrances of brooms and admire the colours of the Mediterranean maquis in bloom. The route runs along Monte Calamita. On valley floor the group can admire the bays of Morcone, Pareti and Innamorata, with its little Gemini islands and Golfo Stella. On clear days are also visible the islands of Pianosa, Montecristo, Giannutri and Giglio, with the Corse to complete the postcard. They reach the Palazzo del Compendio Minerario of Monte Calamita, where the colours change from brown to dark red, due to the presence of iron minerals. The group continues until the farm “Le Ripalte” (217 mt. on the sea level). Proceeding on the right, direction Ginevro. The group can see from above the beaches of Stagnone and Capo Calvo and the pond of Sassi Neri. The route proceeds with series of ups and downs, coasting the beaches of Buzzancone, Calanova, Calagrande, Ferrato and Straccoligno. They can see the ancient Spanish fortress, Forte Focardo and from here, along the beach of Naregno, they reach again the provincial road. Free time for lunch or lunch in a restaurant (if reserved). In the afternoon, return in the hotel, dinner and overnight.

4^th DAY: PORTO AZZURRO

After breakfast, meeting with the guide (if reserved) and departure to Porto Azzurro. Optional visit of “Piccola Miniera” (if reserved), a laboratory of minerals and hard stones with the Etruscan Minerals Museum and the reconstruction of a typical mine of Elba, where through an underground tour on a little train, il is possible to relive a part of a miner’s life. A nice little gift will be given to the participants. Continuation to the centre of Porto Azzurro, the nice village dominated by the large Spanish Fort “San Giacomo” which today hosts only prisoners, and walk through the historic centre and the beautiful promenade. Free time for lunch or lunch in a restaurant (if reserved). In the afternoon, departure to the port of Portoferraio, boarding operations and departure for Piombino. End of our services.