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Monte Capanne, Marciana

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Ascend the tallest mountain on Elba Island, Monte Capanne, to take in views of mainland Italy and the surrounding islands. Walk up the wooded mountain or take a vertigo-inducing cable car to the 1,019 m (3,343 ft) summit. The cable car consists of small standing-room-only "baskets," while the hiking trail leads through chestnut trees and then requires a scramble over boulders before the top. Plan your Monte Capanne visit and explore what else you can see and do in Marciana using our Marciana trip itinerary maker app .

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ValiMatt

August 18, 2017

Siamo arrivati, oltre ai 1000 metri, avvolti dalle nuvole basse che circondavano la vetta del Monte Capanne! Complice un po' di vento abbiamo avuto la fortuna di ammirare il paesaggio dell'Elba occide... more »

We arrived, in addition to 1000 metres, surrounded by low clouds surrounding the peak of Mount Capanne! Complicit a bit windy we were lucky enough to enjoy the scenery of Western Elba seen from above. Elba is not just Beach and sea but offers nature trails and the spectacular top of little known! Aim for the next view, come back with a clear sky and without clouds!

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richytutchy

August 17, 2017

Panorama à couper le souffle et permettant d'avoir une vue de toute l'île. Le bar en altitude permet de se rafraîchir en outre les prix sont accessibles more »

View breathtaking and allowing to have a view of the whole island. The bar aloft allows refresh in addition prices are accessible

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Francesca F

August 16, 2017

Fantastico! Si sale con una cabinovia per 18 minuti e poi, in 5 minuti di scalinata, si arriva sulla cima della montagna a 1019 metri! Ci sono diversi biglietti con alcune riduzioni però quello standa... more »

Great! Take a cable car for 18 minutes and then, in 5-minute steps, you reach the top of the mountain to 1019 meters! There are several tickets with some reductions but that standard is €18 round trip (for the fit if there is the trail to get off/to walk). But the gondola is a must try. Worth it even for those who suffer from Vertigo! It's too good! On days with less haze you see all the Islands, Corsica and Italy.

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Dan Bieler

August 23, 2017

Very nice and fairly easy mountain walk up to Monte Capanne. Start at the cable car on route 1. If you are used to Alpine mountain walking, the trip takes about 1.5-2 hours. You will see beautiful nature and great views throughout the walk. It is very empty as 99.9% of people take the cable car. The top of Monte Capanne is very busy and completely built up with telecom and TV antennas. Hence, enjoy your walk up.

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Carl Cencig

June 8, 2017

Fantastic view from the top. You can arrive at the summit by the Cabinovia Monte Capanne.

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Bobbie Knollmann

June 15, 2017

love it! love this little island!

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Rob Pronk

June 19, 2017

De tocht met de kabelbaan is op zich al een belevenis. Je staat namelijk in een open basket. Maximaal 3 personen per basket. Ook de hond kan mee, iets wat veel mensen doen. Het uitzicht boven (op een kleine kilometer hoogte) is fenomenaal, je kijkt over de hele Toscaanse archipel en het Italiaanse vaste land uit. Niet aan te raden bij mist of laaghangende bewolking omdat er dan weinig uitzicht is. Zowel beneden als boven is er een restaurant, het restaurant boven is vrij eenvoudig maar je kunt er wel drankjes, koffie en gebak krijgen. De retourprijs in 2017 was 18 euro per persoon.

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The trip by cable car is in itself an experience. You are standing in an open basket. Up to 3 people per basket. Also the dog can, something many people do. The view above (on a small km altitude) is phenomenal, you look around the Tuscan Archipelago and the Italian mainland. Not recommended in case of fog or low clouds because few view is. Both down as above there is a restaurant, the restaurant upstairs is pretty simple but you can still have drinks, coffee and cake. The return price in 2017 was 18 euros per person.

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Adam Amer

June 25, 2017

Paesaggio Mozzafiato. Un'esperienza spettacolare. Non consigliato a chi soffre di vertigini. Alla fine del viaggio in cabinovia c'è una ripida salita a piedi e quindi consiglio di mettersi scarpe (meglio se da trekking) e di aiutare gli anziani e i bambini a salire. Prezzo un po' caro ma ne vale la pena. Meglio salire in giornate limpide e soleggiate in modo da vedere chiaramente le isole circostanti e la costa toscana.

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Breathtaking Scenery. A spectacular experience. Not recommended for those who suffer from Vertigo. At the end of the cable car trip there is a steep hill on foot and then I get shoes (preferably hiking boots) and helping the elderly and children to rise. Price a bit expensive but worth it. Best climb in clear, sunny days so you can see clearly the surrounding islands and the Tuscan Coast.

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