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Capoliveri

The mines of Capoliveri – MTB on Elba Island

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Capoliveri

The mines of Capoliveri – MTB on Elba Island

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The mines of Capoliveri – MTB on Elba Island

03:49

33.2km

1,150m

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The town of Capoliveri stands perched on a hill on the slopes of Monte Calamita, and is one of the most characteristic and active towns on the Island of Elba. Its past is mainly linked to the mining activity of the magnetite mineral (from which the name Monte Calamita derives), as evidenced by the abandoned mines that characterize the area in the extreme south-east of the island.

This itinerary starts right in Capoliveri and joins the most beautiful trails of the Capoliveri Bike Park, almost faithfully tracing the route of the Marathon World Cup which was held here in October 2021. The landscape you will cross has a post-industrial aspect, dominated by gigantic machinery rusty stones once used for mining which give the area a truly surreal feel.

Leave the town of Capoliveri and immediately set out to conquer the summit of Monte Calamita, from whose summit you can sometimes see the coast of Corsica. Then dive down to the Innamorata Beach, so called because of a legend that tells of a young woman who, in an attempt to save her beloved from pirates, jumped into the sea and disappeared in the waves.

Then continue to the Miniera del Vallone, the oldest construction site in Capoliveri, where the abandoned buildings of the mine are visible, including the former administrative building, inhabited until the 1960s by the director of the mines with his family. Eight kilometers later you will pass through another mine – the Calamita mine – the largest in Capoliveri as well as a real playground for those who love mountain biking.

Take the dirt road that climbs halfway up the southern slope of Poggio Polveraio until it crosses over and then descends to Punta di Buzzancone, on the east coast of the Capoliveri peninsula. Before the small Buzzancone beach, turn left onto the steep ramp that leads almost to the top of Poggio Fino. At the end of the climb, a long flowing path called Capre is followed by a wide dirt road that ends in the village of Capoliveri.

Last updated: May 31, 2024

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Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 30.0 km for 73 m

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Monte Calamita Lookout

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The name of Monte Calamita derives from the iron ore that was extracted from the mines in the area: magnetite. The panorama from the top of the mountain ranges from Monte Capanne to Corsica.

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Vallone Mine

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The Vallone mine is a beautiful abandoned open-air mine. The rusty cars give the landscape a post-industrial type atmosphere with a particular charm.

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Calamita Mine

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The Calamita mine is the largest of the Capoliveri mines and dominates the south-east side of the Island of Elba. It starts from around 300 meters of Poggio Polveraio and reaches sea level, on the Costa dei Gabbiani.

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23.8 km

From this splendid road overlooking the sea you can enjoy an amazing view of the bays of Elba.

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33.2 km

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16.6 km

13.2 km

2.36 km

1.05 km

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16.9 km

10.5 km

3.25 km

1.83 km

711 m

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October 7, 2021,MBT Marathon 2021 Elba
We only did one lap, not three like the cracks 😉

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It would seem that the route is not very long, the elevation gain is typical, but it's been a long time since we were as physically exhausted as on the Calamita singles on the island of Elba. Technically difficult terrain, rocky, large ascents and declines. Orca. We were probably the only group on analogs, everyone else was electrified. An interesting …

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Was great. Lots of S2 with steep places. But we all did great 👏 had a lot of trails

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I created a tour starting from Capoliveri from the green route (east bank) and on the return transfer when it crosses the starting transfer of the black route (word cup) I continued on this. Same thing when the return transfer crosses the starting transfer of the red route (mines) I continued on this by making a branch halfway around the …

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Finally we are ready to face what should be the tour of the tours, at least for us.... Arrived in Capoliveri, we follow our track which takes us inside the town (very nice).. Then after a few KM the dirt road at first on beautiful dirt tracks, then here too the CAI paths are not long in coming. But what …

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It was quite demanding. Among other things,
deep washouts, longitudinal grooves and plenty of single trails.
You should try to avoid a breakdown or “getting off” your bike.

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World Cup, Legend Cup, Enduro Trails, Lost Places, ...
The Capoliveri bike park on Monte Calamita not only has countless routes and variants for every ambitious mountain biker, it also has one of the most impressive landscapes and views on the island. Many of these highlights were created by humans, quarries and mining have left their mark. The trails on …

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Initial climb to Monte Calamita then descent on the mule track and followed by the single trek "la valle di fosco" which is very technical at times... you can always get off the bike... once you reach the mining museum you enter the RED LE MINIERE route and then continue until returning to Capoliveri.

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January 25, 2023

The town of Capoliveri stands perched on a hill on the slopes of Monte Calamita, and is one of the most characteristic and active towns on the Island of Elba. Its past is mainly linked to the mining activity of the magnetite mineral (from which the name Monte Calamita derives), as evidenced by the abandoned

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