Marciana to Pomonte
Marciana · about 25 min by car from Portoferraio
The walk
4.7 km out-and-back walk near Marciana, up to Pomonte, 498 m of total ascent: about 2 h 45 min of walking. Waymarked CAI hiking trail. Along the way: Chiesa di San Bartolomeo, Colle alla Casa and Pomonte.
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Portoferraio: about 25 min (16 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
By train and bus
Take a train to Portoferraio, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
42.76034,10.13607
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.
Along the way
- Chiesa di San Bartolomeo250 m from the trail
- Colle alla Casa300 m from the trail
- Pomonte300 m from the trail
Wikipedia (Italian)
Where to eat and drink
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Marciana and start the walk.
- 12:45Back at the start after about 2 h 45 min.
- 13:15Lunch at Summertime – Isola d’Elba in Capoliveri, 21 km by car.
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