E-Enduro all’Isola d’Elba – Marina di Campo

A great compilation in true e-bike enduro style around Marina di Campo on the island of #elba. The ride starts in Marina di Campo, taking the dirt road that climbs toward Monte Tambone. The climb is steep and quite rough, but there’s almost always a trail along the edges that’s reasonably rideable. Once you reach the ridge, keep to the right; after a short descent over the crest and a traverse, you’ll reach Monte Fonza. Here begins a fairly technical trail (S2+) on a surface of stones and rock, featuring steps and trial-style sections. However, it’s best to follow the switchback route, which bypasses the CAI trail—which is significantly more technical and trial-oriented. At a junction, keep left, and the scenic single track continues, alternating between a few steep sections and a couple of short climbs, but with a much smoother flow. Once you reach the dirt road, turn left and climb toward Monte Tambone. The climb is gradual, with generally compact terrain—a mix of dirt and rock—though there are a few challenging sections over loose stones.

On the ridge, keep to the right, and after a couple of steep stretches, you’ll crest the hill at Monte Tambone. Here, a short but decidedly fun and technical descent awaits, characterized by the inevitable small boulders. On the right, you’ll come across a first bypass, useful for avoiding a section over small boulders that’s extremely challenging on a bike. Continue straight ahead, then take a second bypass on the left: a decidedly “flow” route, with a brief surge of speed toward the end. Return to the main trail, and after a couple of short climbs and some small boulders, you’ll reach Passo del Monumento. Follow the dirt road, which, after a short climb over a hill, begins to descend and then climbs again until you reach the San Martino intersection. Here, continue straight ahead, following the CAI 45 trail. Just before Monte Pericoli, keep to the right and begin a beautiful downhill singletrack toward Villa San Martino (S2). After a rocky section, keep to the right and take the Suore Trail: here, you’ll encounter switchbacks, more technical sections over stones and rocks, and steps, but the ride remains very smooth throughout.

At the Villa, take the CAI 121 forest road, which climbs with a few short, steep sections through the woods on loose gravel until you reach a crossroads. Continue straight ahead on a gradual single track that leads to the GTE. Here, turn right and, shortly after, left to reach the beautiful Serra del Pero trail. This highly technical route needs no further explanation: it’s the area’s must-ride. Steps, boulders, steep sections, and a few flowy stretches follow one after another without respite (S3, with some S4 sections). Once you reach the upper part of Laconella, keep left to take a beautiful single-track climb, the Colle delle Vacche, which brings you back to the GTE. The climb is gradual, with a few more technical sections, but it remains rideable throughout. On the GTE, keep left and follow the forest road until you return to the San Martino intersection. Once you reach the area near Monte Pericoli, this time keep left to take a beautiful downhill singletrack toward Poggio. The first part is flowy; then the trail turns into a fun toboggan run through the woods, while the final section becomes more technical, with steps and small rocks: difficulty S2.

Cross the road and continue along a narrow path that descends toward Poggio. Here, take the CAI trail to the right: it’s a technical S2 singletrack, with a few ruts and steps in the upper section, followed by a smoother section that still offers a good technical challenge. You’ll then come to another trail; take it to the left, and you’ll soon reach the Procchio coastline. The return to Marina di Campo follows paved roads, alternating with a few stretches on trails, dirt roads, and bike paths.