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Zigliara in the Taravo Valley (circular route via Cardo-Torgia and Vicu)
Visorando Member
7.25 mi
+1,749 ft
-1,736 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Zigliara (Corse-du-Sud)
A beautiful circular route on a very shaded route, without any great difficulty. The trail leads us to the pretty little village of Cardo-Torgia, then to the hamlet of Vicu (Santa Maria Siché), where we can stroll among beautiful residences, including the castle of Vicu d'Ornano, before continuing on our way through oak undergrowth to the Col d'Urbichini and then descending to Zigliara.
Punta Cuzzaniccia from Bocca di l'Aghja di Bastianu
Association / Club / Walk leader3.54 mi
+1,381 ft
-1,381 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Albitreccia (Corse-du-Sud)
A quick and easy climb to a summit offering stunning views of the Gulf of Ajaccio and numerous other peaks. Very easy to access from the D302; after the village of Bisinau, park your car at the pass, at the junction of the roads leading to Filitosa or Albitreccia (Bocca di l’Aghja di Bastianu). The route starts on a dirt track. The return is via the same route.
Punta d'Urghjavari from Quasquara
4.89 mi
+1,998 ft
-1,978 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Quasquara (Corse-du-Sud)
A round-trip hike starting from the small village of Quasquara, leading to the Punta d’Urghjavari (1,345 m), partly following a section ofthe GR® Mare à Mare Centre trail. The ascent passes through a forest of centuries-old chestnut trees up to the Col de Foce. The view then opens up to reveal the Taravo valley and its villages. The final, sometimes steep, ascent to the peak follows a narrow, well-marked path with a few rocky sections. At the summit, a 360° panoramic view stretches over the Taravo valley to the south and the Ajaccio region to the north-west.
Piscia di l'Onda waterfall
3.17 mi
+719 ft
-702 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Moca-Croce (Corse-du-Sud)
An easy walk to this beautiful waterfall with a shaded route. You can paddle at the foot of the waterfall
San Petru de Foce to Foce via Foci Livesi and Punta Forcicciolo
8.76 mi
+2,995 ft
-2,969 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Petreto-Bicchisano (Corse-du-Sud)
Circular starting from the top of the village of Petreto, with a route leading through the undergrowth on the ridge overlooking the Taravo valley to the north and the Rocca valley to the south. From this ridge, there are beautiful views of the valleys, the Gulf of Propriano and Ajaccio in the distance. The route passes by the memorial to the plane crash of December 1981 before descending to the Col de Vélica and then back to the starting point through a pretty deciduous wood.
The Frassu Tower
2.84 mi
+909 ft
-909 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Grosseto-Prugna (Corse-du-Sud)
A pleasant short hike through the maquis to the Frassu Tower, which offers a beautiful view of the Gulf of Ajaccio, Porticcio and the Capitello Tower.
Changes following comments:
- Please note that the end of the path to the tower is difficult to find. Keep an eye out for cairns from the information sign
- Difficulty level changed from "easy" to "moderate"
Punta San Petru from Ocana
5.81 mi
+2,766 ft
-2,759 ft
5h 05
Difficult
Departure from Corse-du-Sud
Shady climb to the ridge between Punta San Pietru and Alcadina. Superb view of Aragnascu, Lake Todda, the snow-capped peaks (in winter) and the entire Gulf of Ajaccio. Steeper than the north side, the climb is steep from the start in Ocana.
Monte San Petru from the Col de Saint-Eustache.
4.68 mi
+1,227 ft
-1,214 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Moca-Croce (Corse-du-Sud)
At the gateway to Alta Rocca, this moderately difficult hike allows you to enjoy the exquisite scents of the maquis in spring. The route begins with a pleasant woodland trail before reaching the ridge, which offers views of the Taravo valley and the Rizzanèze valley. From San Petru, there is a magnificent panoramic view of the Gulf of Valinco (Propriano) as far as the Gulf of Ajaccio. On the way back, the descent is opposite the Aiguilles de Bavella.
La Punta di a Junca via Monte San Petru
5.04 mi
+1,417 ft
-1,417 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Moca-Croce (Corse-du-Sud)
At the gateway to Alta Rocca, this moderately difficult hike allows you to enjoy the exquisite scents of the maquis in spring. The route stretches along the ridge, offering views of both the Taravo and Rizzanèze valleys. After San Petru, there is a magnificent viewpoint from an orientation table. You can continue on to the memorial stone commemorating the 1981 plane crash. The return and descent are opposite the Aiguilles de Bavella and Incudine.
In Alta Rocca: from Col Saint-Eustache to Col de la Vaccia
10.96 mi
+2,602 ft
-2,602 ft
7h 20
Moderate
Departure from Moca-Croce (Corse-du-Sud)
A round-trip mountain hike, mainly along the ridge, offering beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding valleys and villages. This route allows you to complete only part of the proposed route by turning back from any point, depending on the wishes of the walkers and the conditions.
Punta di Bozzi in Guitera les Bains
4.19 mi
+1,549 ft
-1,552 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Guitera-les-Bains (Corse-du-Sud)
A circular hike from Guitera les Bains, ideal in sunny weather as the route is through shady woodland. From the easily accessible rocky peak of Bozzi, there is a superb panoramic view of the middle Taravo valley, stretching from Petreto-Bicchisano in the west to the mountains in the east. Opposite is the Cuscione plateau and Mount Incudine. Please note, however, that the descent back to the village is via passages that are sometimes damaged by erosion.
Mont d'Aragnascu loop
5.11 mi
+1,243 ft
-1,224 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Cuttoli-Corticchiato (Corse-du-Sud)
This is a great hike, best done in the morning. Superb views of the Prunelli and Gravone valleys. No difficulties, very well marked route in yellow.
Accelasca and the Chiavari Forest
10.91 mi
+1,217 ft
-1,237 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Pietrosella (Corse-du-Sud)
For the first ten kilometres, this magnificent walk follows the hillside, offering splendid views over Ajaccio Bay. Then, after the former Cotti Chiavari prison, it continues through the Chiavari forest before a final climb back to the starting point.
Around Mare e Sole
8.02 mi
+686 ft
-696 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Pietrosella (Corse-du-Sud)
A circular walk starting from the "Le Sud" campsite in Pietrosella (Rupione), passing by Mare e Sole beach
From the coast towards Sant’Amanza and Ascallia
7.35 mi
+1,470 ft
-1,473 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Pietrosella (Corse-du-Sud)
A very varied walk in the Pietrosella hills. It is a challenging walk that alternates between tracks, paths through the maquis or woods, and gentle ascents and steep descents.
It is also a variation on the ‘Around Mare and Sole’ walk
In hot weather, don’t forget to take plenty of water with you.
Discovering the mills of Cuttoli
1.50 mi
+636 ft
-640 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Cuttoli-Corticchiato (Corse-du-Sud)
A beautiful, short walk to discover old mills.
Circular Di Ghjavingnolu via the Coscione plateau in Aullène
8.34 mi
+1,873 ft
-1,864 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Aullène (Corse-du-Sud)
This is a lovely hike that leads to the rocking rock, then on to the Coscione plateau through the pozzines where pigs and horses roam freely. We then follow the Giavingiolu stream, which we will have to ford several times. The descent then follows and overlooks the beautiful Chiuvone gorge.
Coti-Chiavari Penitentiary
7.10 mi
+715 ft
-692 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Pietrosella (Corse-du-Sud)
A pleasant family walk in the cool shade of the trees, offering a magnificent view of the Ajaccio golf course once you reach the top.
Tour of Isolella
1.77 mi
+226 ft
-217 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Pietrosella (Corse-du-Sud)
On the Isolella peninsula, this short walk will take you to the magnificent Anse Sainte-Barbe, then up to the foot of the Isolella Genoese Tower for a beautiful view of the Gulf of Ajaccio.
Le Plat du Moulin or Chemin de Fica
3.00 mi
+217 ft
-207 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Pietrosella (Corse-du-Sud)
A pleasant family walk, best done early in the morning or late afternoon.
Bring your swimsuit and then head to Mare e Sole Beach, which is sublime with its fine sand.
Ortu di Madonna, starting from Miluccia
1.09 mi
+144 ft
-174 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Olmeto (Corse-du-Sud)
A very easy walk in a beautiful setting, leading to a lovely viewpoint over the Gulf of Valinco.
Dam and reservoir above the former Chiavari penitentiary
1.78 mi
+226 ft
-220 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Coti-Chiavari (Corse-du-Sud)
Short walk from the car park opposite the prison to the dam reservoir. From here, there is a beautiful view of the valley. In the lake, you will see fish, lots of dragonflies and, perhaps, the two frogs.
The Sardinian plateau via Aullène from Serra di Scopamena
Local authority
6.07 mi
+958 ft
-928 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Serra-di-Scopamène (Corse-du-Sud)
A beautiful hike on the Sardinian plateau via the village of Aullène. Some of these trails connected villages in the days before roads existed. They are ideal for exploring the heights of Alta Rocca. This walk alternates between open and closed landscapes, holm oak forests and chestnut groves. A typical atmosphere of the Alta Rocca region.
Punta di a Cuciurpula: in the footsteps of Lord Rinucciu della Rocca
3.26 mi
+1,106 ft
-1,102 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Serra-di-Scopamène (Corse-du-Sud)
This is an attractive hike due to the panoramic views from the summit (view of the Rizzanese valley, the Aiguilles de Bavella, the Gulf of Valinco, etc.) and from a historical point of view. Indeed, numerous educational panels, starting from the point (3), retrace the history of the lord of Rinucciu Della Rocca and his castle. The descent to the village winds its way through impressive granite boulders, once inhabited, in a forest of holm oaks that is as beautiful as it is mysterious.
Bastelica Circular Loop
4.33 mi
+1,637 ft
-1,608 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Bastelica (Corse-du-Sud)
If you don’t like out-and-back routes, here is a circular route that can be done starting from Bastelica. It will allow you to see the Ortola waterfall. You will also pass through the pig farms on this walk.
Ortala waterfall from Bastelica
3.42 mi
+1,289 ft
-1,280 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Bastelica (Corse-du-Sud)
A short hike starting from Bastelica, following the Volta Canal and leading to the Ortola Waterfall. You will pass through a magnificent forest of old chestnut trees.
Cupabia beach and Capanella Tower
6.97 mi
+1,293 ft
-1,266 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Serra-di-Ferro (Corse-du-Sud)
A pleasant walk along the coast with the option of stopping at a beach and exploring a Genoese tower.
Circular route of Rocher des Gozzi and Punta Pastinaca
5.70 mi
+2,018 ft
-2,014 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Appietto (Corse-du-Sud)
A superb hike to share with others. Circular walk around the popular Rocher des Gozzi, which then climbs back up towards Punta Pastinaca. It continues on to Punta Curbajola, then descends towards the stream to reach Bocca a Foce. It then climbs back up towards San Sisto. It offers 360° views and a chance to share a moment sheltered from the wind in the old chapel.
Rocher des Gozzi and Punta Pastinaca in Apietto
4.15 mi
+1,375 ft
-1,348 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Appietto (Corse-du-Sud)
This hike on the outskirts of Ajaccio leads to the Rocher des Gozzi, a red granite cliff, at the top of which there is an exceptional view of the Gulf of Lava, then Ajaccio with its airport and the points of Isulella, Castagna and Capu di Muru, and the Gravone valley.
From Punta Pastinaca, the view is completed to the east by the magnificent view of Monte Rotondo, Monte d'Oro and Monte Renoso and the Gravone valley.
