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Trekking and Hiking in Giglio

Hiking trails on the island of Giglio

Walking and Trekking in the Unspoilt Nature of Giglio Island

In addition to the sea, the island of Giglio also offers beautiful walks with breathtaking panoramic views. Spring, when the island is covered in a sea of fragrant, colourful flowers and the temperatures are not too hot, and autumn are the best months for walking.

90% of the island of Giglio is uninhabited and there are many paths to discover the unspoilt nature or simply enjoy the breathtaking views of the rocky coastline and the Tuscan archipelago. Some of the paths lead to secluded coves where you can spend a lovely day swimming away from the hustle and bustle of the beaches.

In the last century, some of the paths were still “mule tracks”, donkey tracks that were the only means of communication for the Gigliesi to reach the other villages or their fields on foot or on the back of a mule. In recent years, thanks to EU funding, many of the paths have been cleared and re-signposted, so that there is now a very wide choice of paths all over the island.

Giglio is predominantly mountainous, with the ridge reaching 498 metres above sea level (Poggio della Pagane). The hiking trails are more or less demanding, some of them have major differences in altitude. An ideal starting point is Giglio Castello (405 metres above sea level), which can be reached by public bus and from which numerous hiking trails lead to the coast and other villages.

Recommendation: Most of the trails are rather bumpy (difficult for mountain bikes) so good footwear is essential. Also remember to bring plenty of water. There is no mobile phone coverage in many parts of the island, especially on the west side. If you want to be picked up by a taxi or water taxi at the southern tip, for example, you should make an appointment with the taxi driver beforehand.

A paper map is available from the local tourist information centre in Giglio Porto.
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Giglio Maps

Hiking and Tourist maps of Giglio with places of interest, beaches and hiking trails...

Maps

Hiking routes on Giglio Island

The hiking trails on the island of Giglio are numerous and can easily be combined to create beautiful itineraries. Below are some short itineraries to discover the island or reach the beaches.

Porto - Cannelle

Along the scenic road, it takes less than half an hour to reach the Spiaggia delle Cannelle......

Cannelle Beach (IT)

Cannelle - Caldane

The path to Caldane beach runs along the coast and offers marvellous views of the...

Caldane Beach (IT)

Porto - Arenella

The route to Arenella beach from Giglio Porto first goes uphill to Monticello....

Arenella Beach (IT)

Mulattiera Porto - Castello

The mule track was once the only connection between the main town of Giglio Castello and the island's harbour...

Mule track Castello (IT)

Porto - San Giorgio - Castello

This path leads from the harbour to the Castello and past the ruins of the San Giorgio church and is quite demanding as it is steep...

San Giorgio (IT)

Castello - Le Porte - Castello

The circular route around Poggio della Chiusa is not strenuous and offers marvellous views of the east coast and the mainland...

Circular Route Castello (IT)

Southern tip of Capel Rosso

From Giglio Castello, first follow the panoramic road towards the southern tip and then continue...

Capel Rosso (IT)

Castello - Sasso Ritto

Beautiful hike along the ridge of Giglio without great differences in altitude to the Poggio del Sasso Ritto...

Sasso Ritto (IT)

Mulattiera Castello - Campese

The trail from Giglio Castello to the bay of Campese is one of the four ancient donkey paths that connect the villages of Giglio...

Mule track Campese (IT)

Castello - Mulino - Campese

This beautiful hiking trail is a shady alternative to the descent from Castello to Campese beach through the Valle dei Mulini...

Mill Valley (IT)

Campese - Faraglione

This hiking trail leads to the landmark of the Bay of Campese, the Faraglione, along the coast without much differences in...

Faraglione (IT)

Campese - Allume

After a few minutes you reach the viewpoint above the bay ‘Cala dell'Allume’, from where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the...

Allume

La Cote Ciombella

Near Giglio Castello, in Le Porte, you can visit the megalithic site of Cote Ciombella. It is a complex...

Cote Ciombella (IT)

Vecchio Faro - Scopeto

A walk that starts in the pine forest around the old Vaccarecce lighthouse and is ideal for a picnic...

Vacarecce (IT)

Poggio della Pagana

A not too demanding hike to the highest mountain on the island to enjoy the breathtaking views...

Poggio della Pagana

Table of hiking trails in Giglio

Number	Hiking Trail	Length m.	Duration min.	Altitude Diff.
301	Giglio Campese - Valle Ortana - Cala dell'Allume	650	20	80
302	Giglio Campese – Faraglione e Donzella (vedi anche 302A)	1087	25	65
302 A	Diversions from path 202 to the sea: Cala dei Pozzarelli with pebble beaches	90	120	415
303	Castellucci - La Predici - Punta del Capel Rosso	3500	90	380
304	Punta del Serrone	1150	30	80
305	Tenneti – Poggio del Sasso Ritto	1350	30	30
306	Le Porte – Spiaggia delle Cannelle	2300	60	380
307	Le Porte - La Bredid	1080	35	170
308	Le Porte - La Buzzena - Cala degli Alberi	3000	60	300
309	G. Castello - Dolce - Alarella - G. Campese	2900	60	340
310	Mulattiera Giglio Porto – Giglio Castello	1480	40	280
311	Monticello – Spiaggia dell’Arenella	720	25	95
312	Strada delle Pietrale, Castello – Giglio Porto - S. Giorgio	2200	55	310
313	Strada Provinciale - Santo – Spiaggia dell’Arenella	2000	60	230
314	Giglio Castello - Via del Pentovaldo – Spiaggia dell’Arenella	83	20	60
315	Vaccarecce - Scopeto	780	20	40
315	Scopeto - incrocio Cala Monella	420	10	15
315	Cala Monella - Punta del Fenaio	500	20	110
315 A	Cala Monella (accesso al mare)	500	15	110
316	Deviazione al mare	1400	40	40
316	Scopeto - Fenaio	630	20	40
317	Scopeto - Oliveto - Strada Prov. per Giglio Campese	1030	30	150
318	Str. Provinciale (sotto Villaggio Clary) - Sparavieri - Punta Caramba	600	15	55
319	Str. Provinciale Campese - Sparavieri - Punta Carambe	2250	45	365
320	Giglio Castello - Le Grotte	1600	50	328
321	Giglio Castello - Il Gronco – Giglio Campese	2000	40	350
322	Mulattiera della Costa – Giglio Castello – Giglio Campese	1600	40	140
324	Sterrata per I 'Allume - Valle Ortana - Mezzo Franco Sopra	800	20	130
324 A	Petruso - Mezzo Franco Sopra	960	25	40
325	Finocchio (strada Capel Rosso, incrocioo 17)	1000	25	150
326	(Giglio Castello) - Le Porte - Poggio della Pagana	1400	35 (a/r)	100
327	Strada Cannelle – Deviazione Cala dello Smeraldo (vedi percorso Cannelle)	120	5	30
328	Spiaggia delle Caldane dalle Cannelle	1050	20	0
328 A	Spiaggia delle Caldane - deviazione Capo Marino: vedi sentiero 328	81	5	30
329	Cala del Piccione	650	20	60
330 A	Poggio della Pagana – Ineesto su Le Porte – La Bredici	310	15	40
331	Passaggio tra Mulattiera della Costa - Mulattiera del Dolce e incrocio con Sterrata per 'Allume (Valle Ortana)	1230	25	100
333	Panoramica (Giglio Castello - Le Porte)	3000	45	70
333 A	Pineta - Le Porte	650	20	20
333 B	Panoramica Giglio Porto	250	10	100
-	Le Porte - Tenneti	780	20	100

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Hiking Trails Giglio Island

The hiking trails on the Isola del Giglio are numerous and can be combined with each other. Below you will find only a selection of some not too difficult and long hiking trails.