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: 8.23 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 379 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 373 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 887 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 541 m
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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 : km 0 - alt. 548 m - Col San Petru
  2. 1 : km 0.18 - alt. 541 m - Start of the trail
  3. 2 : km 3.33 - alt. 762 m - Fork
  4. 3 : km 3.9 - alt. 866 m - Access to Mont d'Ignascu
  5. 4 : km 4.18 - alt. 887 m - Monte Ignascu
  6. 5 : km 5.95 - alt. 837 m - Viewpoint over Ajaccio
  7. 6 : km 6.48 - alt. 787 m - Viewpoint over the Gravone valley
  8. 7 : km 7.89 - alt. 589 m - Road junction
  9. S/E : km 8.23 - alt. 549 m - Col San Petru

Notes

Wear good shoes

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 29 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
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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Mitch.
Mitch.

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

No view during the climb in the planned direction. However, once at the top, there is a 360° view of Ajaccio Bay and the mountains. The descent is more enjoyable.

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Pierrick44
Pierrick44

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

At the summit, magnificent views of Ajaccio Bay and the two valleys. The effort is well worth it!

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gymodaetuz
gymodaetuz

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The announced signposting did not exist or no longer existed ==>wandering in a forest full of brambles

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zazou781
zazou781

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

Magnificent view.
Easy route to follow

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I Palazziali
I Palazziali
• Edited:

Hello,
Just to clarify:
Contrary to what was stated in a comment dating back to 2021, the original name is indeed "u monti d'Ignascu". The name Aragnascu, unfortunately more widespread today, is one of many inventions linked to the administrative distortion of place names.

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Denis 99
Denis 99

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello,

Hike completed without a picnic break in 3 hours and 15 minutes in the direction indicated on the website. A few steep climbs and descents, but nothing insurmountable. The view of the Gulf of Ajaccio from the top of the mountain is magnificent and well worth the effort. The weather was beautiful and part of the hike is in the shade of trees, which is very pleasant.

Best regards
Denis

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BIBIjuju
BIBIjuju

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 02, 2024
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 a lovely view at the summit

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