Capu Bracajo via the abandoned village of Occi

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An easy short hike that passes through the abandoned village of Occi to Capu Bracajo before descending to Lumio. A place steeped in history that you can visit while walking along a pretty trail.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.86 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 387 m
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    Descent: - 383 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 508 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 186 m
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The path down to Lumio
Capu Bracajo
The village of Occi after you've crossed it
View of Punta Spanu

Description of the walk

Park in Lumio, in the car park near the Chez Charles hotel.

(S/E) The path starts on the right of the hotel (dead end) and quickly turns into a trail. The climb is a little steep but pleasant.

(1) View of the Spanu valley and Punta Spanu in the background. Continue along the path uphill.

(2) You will arrive at the abandoned village of Occi, where you can spend a little time visiting the ruins. Continue along the path that leaves the village on the right.

(3) At the Notre-Dame de Stella Chapel, continue climbing up the valley. Go around a bend to the left and, at the next bend to the right, turn right onto the path. At the three-way junction, continue right to climb up to Capu Bracajo. Be careful, there is no path at the end. However, you can reach a rocky outcrop that offers a beautiful view of the Gulf of Calvi and the Calenzana plain.

(4) Return to the chapel.

(3) Take the path that descends to Lumio (signposted). Once in the village, cross it and return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 191 m - Parking at the Chez Charles hotel - Lumio
  2. 1 : km 0.53 - alt. 295 m - View of the Spanu Valley
  3. 2 : km 0.94 - alt. 377 m - The village of Occi
  4. 3 : km 2.36 - alt. 396 m - Chapel of Notre Dame de la Stella
  5. 4 : km 3.68 - alt. 508 m - Capu Bracajo
  6. S/E : km 6.86 - alt. 191 m - Parking at the Chez Charles hotel

Notes

Be careful of the heat from June onwards. Don't do what I saw some people do and leave at 1pm!
Bring plenty of water (I took 1.5 litres).

Otherwise, no particular difficulties. The path is very beautiful and pleasant.

Worth a visit

This is not an exhaustive list, but:

  • Take the opportunity to lose yourself in the narrow streets of the village of Lumio.
  • Go swimming at Punta Spanu
  • Buy some Clos Colombu wine in Lumio, which is the best wine on the island in my opinion.
  • Visit the citadel of Calvi and the village of San Antoninu (unless you don't like buses).

And so on...

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 23 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
Schubetzer
Schubetzer

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Great route, magnificent views, paths in very good condition
Not easy to find without geolocation on the second part, as several paths intersect
and the very last passage is best taken on the right-hand side of the final rock

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pareige
pareige

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 05, 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 short hike. The climb to the abandoned village is easy. We were very surprised to see that the church was in such good condition. Very pretty. The view is superb all along the route. We climbed up to Capu Bracajo. We met lots of hikers climbing up as we were descending on the second part of the route. We did the hike in two hours, including time for photos.

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Gilboi
Gilboi

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike, a great way to start exploring Corsica.
A magnificent view of Calvi Bay and the surrounding valleys.

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Julbiche
Julbiche

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We climbed up at 11 a.m. in August! At the very beginning, we passed some people who were coming back down, who were more sensible than us, and then we were all alone. It was hot, but the view is spectacular and the countryside is immediately wild. The end of the walk in the village of Lumio is very nice. The village is worth a visit.

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Fam Fr
Fam Fr

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike completed at the end of July starting from Lumio (park near the hotel). The trail climbs up to the abandoned village (35 minutes) where we had a picnic under a beautiful olive tree next to the church. Very beautiful scenery and lots of walls along the trail. We climbed up to Cap Bracajo to admire the superb view of Calvi Bay. You have to pass by the chapel and continue for about 250 metres before turning right to start the climb. The descent to Lumio is also very pleasant. A 3-hour hike with a break. We recommend it!

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facbraddock73
facbraddock73

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 : Yes

a real pleasure to use Visorando

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tegnaf
tegnaf

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A superb hike, steep at the start, but with stunning views all along the way. The end is very pleasant, with low walls lining the path, and the final stretch on the heights of Lumio is beautiful.

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efao45
efao45

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 18, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb hike, starting from LUMIO, clockwise, with a slightly steep climb at the beginning until you reach the ruins of the village of OCCI. Beautiful scenery on both the sea and mountain sides. The hike took 2 hours and 15 minutes
without rushing. As with all trails in Corsica, it is best to wear good footwear (high hiking boots).

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Gigi Bardaud
Gigi Bardaud

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 21, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Easy hike, very interesting for the places you pass through and the view of the coast, and not very busy.

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v.bocquet
v.bocquet

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 30, 2020
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 notable difficulties, apart from a steep climb at the beginning. The village offers beautiful views and it's worth taking a detour via the plateau and the charming little church

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P.cholet
P.cholet
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 29, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Quite nice to do and shaded!
We went through the unlocked gate to continue the climb. No problem finding our way to Capu Bracajo.
The descent was accompanied by a herd of cows (watch out for the dogs), which was great fun! 🐮

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Saint savin 40
Saint savin 40

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 18, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

couldn't go to Capu Bracajo, which was a shame, otherwise it was a pleasant hike

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lafragette
lafragette

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

beautiful hike, difficult parking, but very nice.

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plitt
plitt

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 15, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very beautiful climb to the village of OCCI, no particular difficulties, well signposted
We didn't go up to Capu Bracajo.
On the way back to Lumio, following the directions, you can enjoy a meal and refresh yourself on a beautiful shaded terrace upon arrival.

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elianearch
elianearch

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 13, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Superb, easy hike up to the village of Occi with magnificent views of Calvi Bay. Well-marked trail with no difficulty. We didn't go up to Capu Bracajo.

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