Customs Officers’ Path from Galéria

This walk follows the path that has been cleared through the scrub along its entire length; to go further, you will have to wait until the clearing work has been completed.
Very pretty views over Galéria Bay.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.85 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 256 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 253 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 145 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 7 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Galéria (20245)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 42.415528° / E 8.643595°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 4150OT
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

If coming from Calvi by car, do not park at the first car park; continue to a junction and turn right, running alongside the cemetery. Continue straight on, cross the small single-lane bridge and go to the end of the road to the free car park located above the small marina.

(S/E) The start of the path is at the end of the car park. It climbs gently through the scrubland towards the north-west. The path is not signposted but is very visible as it has recently been cleared.

(1) When you reach a beautiful olive tree, the path splits in two. Take the path on the right which runs along the coast. A little further on, there is a lovely viewpoint. Continue on to reach the highest point.

(2) Continue to Punta di Stollu.

(3) From this point, the path becomes less visible. It is marked by red ribbons tied to branches, which eventually disappear

(4) You must turn back to avoid getting lost. The return journey follows the same route to the car park above the small marina (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 15 m - Car park above the small marina
  2. 1 : km 1.12 - alt. 84 m - Turn right at the beautiful olive tree
  3. 2 : km 1.5 - alt. 145 m - High point and viewpoint
  4. 3 : km 2.01 - alt. 92 m - Punta di Stollu
  5. 4 : km 2.93 - alt. 107 m - Turn back
  6. S/E : km 5.85 - alt. 15 m - Car park above the small marina

Notes

Bring water and sturdy shoes

Worth a visit

A quick dip at the beach is a must.
The beach is located just past the small marina.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.2 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
Linda50
Linda50

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk in the hills above Galeria, offering stunning views of the sea and the rugged coastline throughout, as well as sections through woodland.
Be careful of the steep terrain, however; you’ll need sturdy footwear and to be in good physical condition. Remember to take water with you.
As it’s early in the season, the path is well-marked but the vegetation is dense, so protect your calves if you don’t want to get scratched.
The view is truly stunning, and once back in Galeria, a swim is a must!

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njnrando
njnrando

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A round trip along a little-used path. Stunning views of the rugged coastline.

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SYLVIE MALONE
SYLVIE MALONE
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very enjoyable family walk, even though the rain joined us

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aarrgg
aarrgg

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 25, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little walk along the cliff – views of the rocks and the sea. We turned back just after the olive tree (because of Covid). We’d love to do it again.

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Katia72
Katia72

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 05, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk through the scrubland and along the coast
We didn’t go all the way to the end because there was a steep descent at one point that seemed too difficult for us.

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