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Bike Tour: Sky and Sea
Along the West Coast of Elba Isle
4 giorni ( 3 notti )
minimo 15 partecipanti

Programma

1st 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. Accommodation in the hotel in Marina di Campo/Procchio area, dinner and overnight stay.

2nd DAY: WEST COAST – LENGTH: 65 KM (on provincial road) - DIFFICULTY: MEDIUM

After breakfast, meeting with the guide (if reserved) and departure for the first mountain-bike excursion. Departure in direction Marina di Campo/Cavoli along the “ring” of the western coast. The group can admire the natural beauties and villages of the island. With little stops along the way, the tour follows the itinerary: Cavoli, Seccheto, Fetovaia, Pomonte, Chiessi, Sant’Andrea, Marciana Alta, Poggio. Descent to Marcina Marina with a stop at the port which is dominated by a “Pisan” Tower of the XII century. It is possible to visit the perfume laboratories of "Acqua dell'Elba” where perfumes are made with flowers and plants exclusively picked from the island. Return to Marina di Campo, through Little Island of Paolina, Procchio, Marmi, airport. Free time for lunch or lunch in a restaurant (if reserved). In the afternoon, return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

3rd DAY: SANT’ILARIO-MARCIANA-POGGIO-MONTE PERONE – LENGTH: 26/30 KM (depending on the location of the hotel) – DIFFICULTY:05_bike_2013.jpg MEDIUM

After breakfast, meeting with the guide (if reserved) and departure for the second mountain-bike excursion. Departure to Sant’Ilario along the provincial road. From the nice Piazza della Fonte, proceeding along a white road until the crossroad of Buon Consiglio. The first meters of road are asphalted, then begins the unpaved path surrounded by ferns. Crossed a small stone bridge, the trail ends at the entrance of a small medieval village, Poggio. Left the village, a quick break to drink at the “Fonte Napoleone” and continue to Marciana along a short trip of asphalted road. Rising the highest part of the village, the road reconnects to the forest trail (CAI path n. 06), that crosses the Valle di Pedalta. Proceeding until the Romitorio San Cerbone and returning to Poggio, from where they reach the asphalted road to Monte Perone. At the end of the climb, the route is in a trail in a technical steep downhill with bumps, from where is possible to admire the island in all its beauty. In the clear days, it is possible to see also the islands of Pianosa, Montecristo and Giglio. Return to small village of Sant’Ilario. Free time for lunch or lunch in a restaurant (if reserved). In the afternoon, return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

4th DAY: MARINA DI CAMPO-LACONA – LENGHT: 27 KM CA. – DIFFICULTY: CHALLENGING

After breakfast, meeting with the guide (if reserved) and departure for the third mountain-bike excursion. Departing from Marina di Campo, along the asphalted road, the group can reach the Valle del Literno. From there they take the white road, until the crossroad of Picchiaie, and with a short, but steep, climb they reach Monte Orello. There is a panoramic downhill with a wonderful view on direction Capo Stella and Lacona Gulf, to arrive at the level of the sea. Along the route is possible to see some bunkers from the Second World War. Stop at the beach of Laconella, a wonderful bay characterized by green stones of serpentine. From there they proceed for a climb to Monte Fonza, until the “caprile”. A panoramic downhill lead to Fonza Gulf, from where, after a short climb, there is the last descent until Segagnana, where, by the asphalted road, they return to Marina di Campo. Free time for lunch or lunch in a restaurant (if reserved). In the afternoon, transfer to the port of Portoferraio, boarding operations and departure for Piombino. End of our services.


Servizi base
  • Ferry passage for bus and passengers Piombino-Portoferraio and return, including landing tax.
  • 1 welcome drink in the hotel.
  • Accommodation in 3*** hotel, in double-room and private bathroom.
  • N.03 half-boards from dinner on the 1st day to breakfast on the 4th day. Choice of menu between meat and fish.
  • V.A.T.
  • One free every 25-paying people.

Servizi supplementari
  • Bus rent for the tour
  • Bikes rent
  • Transfer port/hotel/port or hotel/departure point for the excursions/hotel
  • Mountain-bike guide.
  • Entrance tickets for Museums.
  • Extras and drinks.
  • Lunches in Hotel.
  • Lunches in Restaurant during excursion.
  • Single bedroom extra charge