Circular Finochi

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Rated as a 4-hour hike by the ONF and part of the red route network in the Bonifatu forest, the Finochi circular crosses scrubland and pine forest. The route is shaded in the morning when taken in the direction shown, is suitable for all ages and is clearly marked with red signs.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.03 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 498 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 505 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 905 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 490 m
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WP 5 Ficaghjola Circular Connection
WP 4 Highest point of the hike
WP 3 View of the valley
WP 1 Footbridge

Description of the walk

Access prohibited in case of severe fire risk: check the website www.corse.pref.gouv.fr before setting off.
Thanks to the ONF for maintaining and marking the forest trails.

Park in the car parks at the Bonifatu Forest site.

(S/E) Head to the back of the car park, follow the sign for "passerelle" (footbridge) which leads into the forest and descend to the Figarella river.

(1) Cross the bridge and turn left until you reach the first intersection with the Ficaghjola circular (blue trail).

(2) Continue left, following the red markings.
Pass a few rocky sections at the beginning, then follow a mixed trail. After a long initial climb ending with steeper sections, you will reach the viewpoint overlooking the valley.

(3) Continue along the red-marked path to begin the final switchbacks leading to the pass, the summit of the circular.

(4) Leave the path leading tothe GR®20on your left (connection time approx. 2 hours) and continue straight ahead, downhill, following the signs indicating the rest of the circular to reach the junction with the Ficaghjola circular (blue route).

(5) Turn right, following the red markings through the forest, downhill on a beautiful, slightly rocky path to the intersection with the Ficaghjola circular (blue trail).

(2) Turn left, cross the footbridge again (you can stop for a swim in the river).

(1) Take the same route back to the car park where you started (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 533 m - parking forêt de Bonifato
  2. 1 : km 0.33 - alt. 490 m - Passerelle himalayenne
  3. 2 : km 0.4 - alt. 498 m - Ficaghiota 1 intersection. After the - Figarella (fleuve)
  4. 3 : km 2.5 - alt. 847 m - Viewpoint
  5. 4 : km 3.1 - alt. 905 m - Pass
  6. 5 : km 3.72 - alt. 742 m - Ficaghiola 2 intersection
  7. S/E : km 5.03 - alt. 533 m - parking forêt de Bonifato

Notes

Hike offering a beautiful view of the valley.
Swimming in the natural pools on the way back will be greatly appreciated.

 Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 11 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
pudou
pudou

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice hike with a decent elevation gain. Very beautiful scenery

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Alain Luque
Alain Luque

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

One Sunday in September, there weren't many people around, even though the weather was beautiful. The start was a bit rocky, then it got steep, but the path became easier. It took us four hours, without pushing ourselves, not counting the two hours we spent picnicking and napping at point 4 (10 metres below, on a rock in the shade of the pine trees). Beautiful views and light on the red granite of the mountains and the green of the forests.
It was a truly wonderful day. Thank you for this hike.

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User 22676747

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Great tour.
Really enjoyable and magnificent views.
The "medium difficulty" rating is accurate.

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Frederico
Frederico

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very nice hike, a little longer than expected in terms of distance (6.5 km) but less elevation gain (+463 m). The red markings are perfect, and the trail is in the Bonifatu forest, which is almost entirely shaded. On the way back, a swim in the river is a must. There is a very large multi-level car park.

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Yfic25
Yfic25

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A fine route with beautiful views and very well signposted.

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arthur34
arthur34

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful, well-marked (red markings) and well-shaded hike. The climb is not particularly difficult. The descent on the section shared with the blue route is just a little tedious.

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Aurore.R
Aurore.R

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike, with few people on the trail that day. The route is very clear and well marked.
Natural swimming pool only at the start and end (near the car park). But the rest of the hike is quite shady with lovely views. The climb is steep, we found it a bit difficult, but the descent was pleasant and easier.

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Tibob
Tibob

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Significant difference in distance according to the watch (more than 7 km).
Walk taken in the opposite direction. Most of the ascent and descent in the shade. No particular difficulty.

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julien-73
julien-73
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike done with the family and children (aged 13 and 10), no particular difficulties. The path is made of large stones on the way up and more of a trail on the way down. A fairly shaded hike with two lovely viewpoints.
Easy route to follow (red trail).
Difference in mileage: I have 7km on my watch 516D+.

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philippe chatre
philippe chatre

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful, uncrowded circular (close to other circulars?), numerous shaded sections, some rocks but not only, and far fewer than on the GR. Two different panoramas on the ascent and descent.

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Fredcorse
Fredcorse

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent hike alternating between shaded and sunny sections with magnificent views of the Cirque de Bonifatu and the Calenzana plain.
The winding descent is very pleasant, shaded and even at this time of year, it is enjoyable.

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