Chestnut Festival Autumn week of celebrations in Poggio and Marciana
The traditional Chestnut Festival Week is back, which will be held from 23 to 30 October 2022 in the villages of Marciana and Poggio. Many events, in addition to appointments with taste, will be proposed excursions and walks among the chestnut groves and some cultural and educational initiatives.
The first of the events will be the foot race “Marcianella 50ª”, a tribute to the historic race that this year celebrates fifty years.
The events will be organized by Municipality of Marciana in collaboration with Pro Loco Marciana-Elba, Pedalta association, Il Rifugio association, Circolo Amici di Poggio, National Association of Chestnut Town , World Biodiversity Association and other local associations.
With the patronage of the Tuscan Archipelago National Park and the Phoenicians’ Route of the Council of Europe.
For general info proloco.marciana.elba@gmail.com
Chestnut week events program
Marcianella 50ª
Sunday, October 23
The debut of Chestnut Week 2022, Sunday 23 October in the name of sport and mountain with special event “ Marcianella 50th ”, a tribute to the historic foot race born in 1972.
The race, in addition to celebrating the past, aims to give new impetus to the present, after the two years of pandemic, inviting fans to regain the pleasure of running in the middle of nature.
The route, shorter than the old route, runs over 8.7 km. with 280 d+ through the village of Marciana, the provincial road and the paths between the ancient chestnut groves of San Cerbone and the valleys of Marcianesi.
For the route: cross the village towards the southern part of Marciana called “The Hague”, descend towards the cable car and from here along Via del Pozzatello to the SP25. After 1.3 km take the path that goes up to San Cerbone, from here continue on path 110 to 103, descend along Via dei Monti and Via della Coste to Marciana Piazza For di Porta. There will be a refreshment at the Hermitage of San Cerbone and a refreshment on arrival.
Meeting point (9.00 am),
Departure (10.00 am) and arrival are in Piazza For di Porta a Marciana.
“Autumn Festival” Chestnut in Marciana
Sunday, October 23
In Marciana the Autumn Festival will begin at 12.00 in Piazza For di Porta and in the internal squares with food stands that will offer specialties based on chestnuts, roasted chestnuts and desserts. Live music will follow.
Free shuttle service is provided.
Walk in the autumn forest
Sunday, October 23
Marciana Departure at 15.00
Duration: 2 hours
Path of Flowers
Monday, October 24
Excursion with Pedalta
association Departure from the square of the Fortress at 10.00
Free with registration before departure (9.45 am) with tax code.
Domus mellifera: a home for bees
Tuesday, October 25
With Leonardo Forbicioni, WBA
Marciana, Giardino della Casa del Parco
10.00 am
Discovering the Good Herbs
Wednesday, October 26
Meeting with Ivo Poli
Marciana Collegiata San Sebastiano at 2.30 pm
Getting to know the snakes of our territory
Wednesday, October 26
Meeting with Ivo Poli
Marciana, Collegiate Church San Sebastiano 9.00 pm
Chestnut Trail
Friday, October 28
Excursion with Pedalta
association Departure from the square of the Fortress at 10.00
Free with registration before departure (9.45 am) with tax code.
Com’eremo Yes
Saturday, October 29
Special replica for the show of the traveling theater.
Marciana, Piazza della Gogna at 18.00
Chestnut Festival of Poggio
Sunday, October 30
A Poggio la Castagnata will start at 10.00; Guests can visit the village following a gastronomic itinerary linked to old traditions and taste chestnut-based foods, from first courses to second courses, from desserts to chestnut bread and other delicacies.
Free shuttle service is provided.
Trekking at San Cerbone
Sunday, October 30
Poggio
Departure at 10.00
Meeting point Piazzale Cabinovia, duration 3 hours
USEFUL INFO FOR PARTICIPANTS COMING FROM OUTSIDE ELBA
Accommodations open in the surroundings:
Hotel Belmare
Patresi – Marciana