Nordic Walking – half day

Come and try Nordic walking with us (a fast walk with poles) on the paths of the Island of Elba.

This simple fun sport is suitable for all age groups and allows you to unite the positive effects of sport (firming shoulder, chest, thigh, bottom, tummy and back muscles) with relaxation and fun.  The pristine paths, the silence and the colours of the Island of Elba are ideal for Nordic walking.

Price half day excursion: € 30.00 per person.

Route: San Piero – old quarries – San Piero
Distance: 8 km
Time: 3 hours
Difficolty: easy
Interest: historical, naturalistic, panoramic.

We start our excursion from the Chiesa di San Nicolò (church) the easy route goes up gradually in the direction of Sassi Ritti, an ancient burial place, witnessed by the presence of 4 menhir.  This area, apart from its importance as the home of people who lived on Elba thousands of years ago, also has wonderful views, from here we can see the Islands of Montecristo and Giglio and also the chop like form of the Island of Pianosa.  The path is flat and at about 1.7 km from the start we find a perfectly preserved goatherd’s shelter.  These constructions, similar to igloos, were used by farmers up until a few years ago.  After about 3 km we get to one of the most important sites on Elba, the granite quarries from the Roman era.  From this beautiful and fascinating point the path quickly descends over granite rocks and we must be careful where we place our feet and poles.  On arriving above Cavoli, we follow a short stretch of path over a flat area then we start to climb up again in the San Piero direction.