Mont d'Aragnascu loop

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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.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.11 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,243 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,224 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 2,910 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,775 ft
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Photos

2nd 180° panorama
Panorama at the summit
Chestnut tree
Gravone Valley

Description of the walk

Park at Col San Petru.

(S/E) Continue on the D29 road until you reach a house and find the trailhead on the right.

(1) This shaded trail climbs steadily with views of the Prunelli Valley and the village of Ocana.

(2) Leave the small path on the left that leads to the drinking troughs and continue on the right. The slope is now a little steeper. You will come to a fork.

(3) Turn left to climb Mont d'Ignascu. At the top, the view of Ajaccio Bay is breathtaking: to the left is the Prunelli Valley, to the right is the Gravone Valley. The two rivers meet in Ajaccio Bay. Descend to the fork.

(4) Descend by the same route to the previous intersection.

(3) Continue straight ahead (north-northeast) towards San Petru. The forest still boasts some majestic chestnut trees.

(5) Continue north.

(6) Continue north-east. The end of the descent is a little steep and slippery. You will arrive at a road.

(7) Follow the road to reach the pass /A::.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,798 ft - Col San Petru
  2. 1 : mi 0.11 - alt. 1,775 ft - Start of the trail
  3. 2 : mi 2.07 - alt. 2,500 ft - Fork
  4. 3 : mi 2.42 - alt. 2,841 ft - Access to Mont d'Ignascu
  5. 4 : mi 2.6 - alt. 2,910 ft - Monte Ignascu
  6. 5 : mi 3.7 - alt. 2,746 ft - Viewpoint over Ajaccio
  7. 6 : mi 4.03 - alt. 2,582 ft - Viewpoint over the Gravone valley
  8. 7 : mi 4.9 - alt. 1,932 ft - Road junction
  9. S/E : mi 5.11 - alt. 1,801 ft - Col San Petru

Notes

Wear good shoes

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 36 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
User 25731395

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 15, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

It’s not a very busy route, though I did it from 10.15 am to 12.45 pm on 14 June, so it was quite warm. The best bits: plenty of shaded sections and the views are stunning! On the downside, the climb is quite steep, as is the descent over the rocky ground (watch your ankles and knees). The circular route took 2 hours 30 minutes.

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CC*68
CC*68

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 08, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

An afternoon hike, very shady; there’s certainly some elevation gain, but it’s perfect for ‘warming up’ – >>>> the first hike of the holidays, it’s ideal..
Great hike... stunning views from the summit over Ajaccio and the surrounding area...
Thanks to the author.

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lazzerini
lazzerini

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 22, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk with THE view that’s a real treat
Circular route, but don’t be fooled – it’s still quite a climb
We passed other walkers, but we’re glad we took the suggested route

A little bonus: the hamlet’s dog followed us the whole way
Thanks for this suggestion

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Mch79
Mch79

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 29, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A magnificent hike, and the icing on the cake was the breathtaking view
Make sure you have good shoes

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User 28879487

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 28, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb hiking trail; once you reach the summit, there’s a magnificent view over Ajaccio Bay – great photo opportunities. The route is shaded, but make sure you wear good shoes as the terrain is quite challenging, especially on the way down!
No problem for children who enjoy climbing!

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User 8096110

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 27, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walking route. A partly shaded, well-maintained path. No major difficulties.
It took us 2½ hours, but we certainly worked up a sweat 😅💦
And the view from the top is breathtaking.
Thank you for this lovely hike.

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cresson laurent
cresson laurent

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 11, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk with lovely views of Ajaccio
Of course, it’s a bit of a climb...
you need to be wearing proper footwear...

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User 2296892

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

a short, easy hike. The view of Ajaccio Bay is splendid. Note that the descent (in the direction indicated by Visorando) requires caution. Watch out for slippery spots!

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kckj37
kckj37

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb hike with splendid views over the Gulf of Ajaccio, with its turquoise blue sea and surrounding peaks
A bit of a physical challenge, but what a joy when you reach the summit, marked by a metal cross against the backdrop of Corsica.

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Didier_de_Miramas
Didier_de_Miramas

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A beautiful hike offering stunning views of Ajaccio Bay.
Most of the hike is shaded except for the last part (in the normal direction of the route)
There are a few slightly steep sections, but otherwise the climb is gradual and easy.
The final descent is over rocks, which is when you really appreciate having proper walking boots.

The route is well marked (yellow), but even without markings it seems difficult to get lost.

Didier

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User 7834195

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

In line with previous opinions.

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doramalia
doramalia

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant hike, with much of the route shaded. A few fairly steep climbs are well worth the effort, as the view over the Gulf of Ajaccio is magnificent.

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Rox56
Rox56

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

Semi-shaded trail
Very beautiful viewpoint

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monile
monile

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

A beautiful hike with no difficulty whatsoever, as described.
Indeed, most of the route is shaded with a gradual incline.
The view from the summit is simply magnificent, with a 360-degree panorama of the Gulf of Ajaccio and the mountains.
If a hiker prefers a good climb right from the start, I recommend doing it in the opposite direction, as the descent is steep with lots of rocks... be careful not to slip.
Many thanks to the author for this beautiful walk.

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terre adelie
terre adelie

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Ascent to the summit via the south side, pleasant and very shaded. The descent via the north side is pleasant at first but becomes quite steep and stony towards the end of the circuit. At the summit, magnificent view of the Gulf of Ajaccio and the Gravona Valley.

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