GTE Grande Traversata Elbana per MTB: giorno 1

The Great Elban Crossing - GTE- in MTB version. Fantastic route that crosses the island of #elba from East to West to be done in two days(second day here). We recommend spring for the blossoms and scents and fall. Avoid summer as it is too hot. Suggested ebike. The route is derived from the classic CAI Club Alpino Italiano route with modification in some sections to make it more cyclable.

You disembark at Rio Marina, a picturesque fishing village, and climb through the mining park to discover its colorful lakes and red canyon. On Mount Calendozio you will feel like you are on planet Mars. You leave this unique and special area to follow the ridge of the island, its backbone, to reach the Cima del Monte (515 meters). The views are unforgettable and the views sweep over the entire island and the entire Tuscan archipelago. From here begins the most famous trail on the island, the Buca del Bandito, which will not betray your expectations.

You cross the plain of Magazzini and climb Mount Barbatoia (359 meters) to look out again at the view of the sea and the Gulf of Lacona. This is followed by a nice fast descent on uneven ground to reach the gulf of Campo where we will spend the night.