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Punta Cuzzaniccia from Bocca di l'Aghja di Bastianu
Association / Club / Walk leader
3.54 mi
+1,381 ft
-1,381 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Albitreccia (Corse-du-Sud)
A quick and easy climb to a summit offering stunning views of the Gulf of Ajaccio and numerous other peaks. Very easy to access from the D302; after the village of Bisinau, park your car at the pass, at the junction of the roads leading to Filitosa or Albitreccia (Bocca di l’Aghja di Bastianu). The route starts on a dirt track. The return is via the same route.
Martinacci
Visorando Member1.92 mi
+469 ft
-433 ft
1h 20
Moderate
Departure from Cognocoli-Monticchi (Corse-du-Sud)
A pleasant circular route, with varied terrain and lovely views over the Taravo valley. There are a few rocky sections, and part of the descent is quite steep. The route alternates between forest tracks, meadows and scrubland paths. The section along the ridge takes you past a few granite boulders.
Zigliara in the Taravo Valley (circular route via Cardo-Torgia and Vicu)
7.25 mi
+1,749 ft
-1,736 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Zigliara (Corse-du-Sud)
A beautiful circular route on a very shaded route, without any great difficulty. The trail leads us to the pretty little village of Cardo-Torgia, then to the hamlet of Vicu (Santa Maria Siché), where we can stroll among beautiful residences, including the castle of Vicu d'Ornano, before continuing on our way through oak undergrowth to the Col d'Urbichini and then descending to Zigliara.
San Petru de Foce to Foce via Foci Livesi and Punta Forcicciolo
8.76 mi
+2,995 ft
-2,969 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Petreto-Bicchisano (Corse-du-Sud)
Circular starting from the top of the village of Petreto, with a route leading through the undergrowth on the ridge overlooking the Taravo valley to the north and the Rocca valley to the south. From this ridge, there are beautiful views of the valleys, the Gulf of Propriano and Ajaccio in the distance. The route passes by the memorial to the plane crash of December 1981 before descending to the Col de Vélica and then back to the starting point through a pretty deciduous wood.
The Frassu Tower
2.84 mi
+909 ft
-909 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Grosseto-Prugna (Corse-du-Sud)
A pleasant short hike through the maquis to the Frassu Tower, which offers a beautiful view of the Gulf of Ajaccio, Porticcio and the Capitello Tower.
Changes following comments:
- Please note that the end of the path to the tower is difficult to find. Keep an eye out for cairns from the information sign
- Difficulty level changed from "easy" to "moderate"
Piscia di l'Onda waterfall
3.17 mi
+719 ft
-702 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Moca-Croce (Corse-du-Sud)
An easy walk to this beautiful waterfall with a shaded route. You can paddle at the foot of the waterfall
Accelasca and the Chiavari Forest
10.91 mi
+1,217 ft
-1,237 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Pietrosella (Corse-du-Sud)
For the first ten kilometres, this magnificent walk follows the hillside, offering splendid views over Ajaccio Bay. Then, after the former Cotti Chiavari prison, it continues through the Chiavari forest before a final climb back to the starting point.
Around Mare e Sole
8.02 mi
+686 ft
-696 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Pietrosella (Corse-du-Sud)
A circular walk starting from the "Le Sud" campsite in Pietrosella (Rupione), passing by Mare e Sole beach
From the coast towards Sant’Amanza and Ascallia
7.35 mi
+1,470 ft
-1,473 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Pietrosella (Corse-du-Sud)
A very varied walk in the Pietrosella hills. It is a challenging walk that alternates between tracks, paths through the maquis or woods, and gentle ascents and steep descents.
It is also a variation on the ‘Around Mare and Sole’ walk
In hot weather, don’t forget to take plenty of water with you.
Coti-Chiavari Penitentiary
7.10 mi
+715 ft
-692 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Pietrosella (Corse-du-Sud)
A pleasant family walk in the cool shade of the trees, offering a magnificent view of the Ajaccio golf course once you reach the top.
Le Plat du Moulin or Chemin de Fica
3.00 mi
+217 ft
-207 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Pietrosella (Corse-du-Sud)
A pleasant family walk, best done early in the morning or late afternoon.
Bring your swimsuit and then head to Mare e Sole Beach, which is sublime with its fine sand.
Ortu di Madonna, starting from Miluccia
1.09 mi
+144 ft
-174 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Olmeto (Corse-du-Sud)
A very easy walk in a beautiful setting, leading to a lovely viewpoint over the Gulf of Valinco.
Punta d'Urghjavari from Quasquara
4.89 mi
+1,998 ft
-1,978 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Quasquara (Corse-du-Sud)
A round-trip hike starting from the small village of Quasquara, leading to the Punta d’Urghjavari (1,345 m), partly following a section ofthe GR® Mare à Mare Centre trail. The ascent passes through a forest of centuries-old chestnut trees up to the Col de Foce. The view then opens up to reveal the Taravo valley and its villages. The final, sometimes steep, ascent to the peak follows a narrow, well-marked path with a few rocky sections. At the summit, a 360° panoramic view stretches over the Taravo valley to the south and the Ajaccio region to the north-west.
Monte San Petru as seen from the Col de Saint-Eustache
4.68 mi
+1,227 ft
-1,214 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Moca-Croce (Corse-du-Sud)
At the gateway to Alta Rocca, this moderately difficult hike allows you to enjoy the exquisite scents of the maquis in spring. The route begins with a pleasant woodland trail before reaching the ridge, which offers views of the Taravo valley and the Rizzanèze valley. From San Petru, there is a magnificent panoramic view of the Gulf of Valinco (Propriano) as far as the Gulf of Ajaccio. On the way back, the descent is opposite the Aiguilles de Bavella.
La Punta di a Junca via Monte San Petru
5.04 mi
+1,417 ft
-1,417 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Moca-Croce (Corse-du-Sud)
At the gateway to Alta Rocca, this moderately difficult hike allows you to enjoy the exquisite scents of the maquis in spring. The route stretches along the ridge, offering views of both the Taravo and Rizzanèze valleys. After San Petru, there is a magnificent viewpoint from an orientation table. You can continue on to the memorial stone commemorating the 1981 plane crash. The return and descent are opposite the Aiguilles de Bavella and Incudine.
In Alta Rocca: from Col Saint-Eustache to Col de la Vaccia
10.96 mi
+2,602 ft
-2,602 ft
7h 20
Moderate
Departure from Moca-Croce (Corse-du-Sud)
A round-trip mountain hike, mainly along the ridge, offering beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding valleys and villages. This route allows you to complete only part of the proposed route by turning back from any point, depending on the wishes of the walkers and the conditions.
Dam and reservoir above the former Chiavari penitentiary
1.78 mi
+226 ft
-220 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Coti-Chiavari (Corse-du-Sud)
Short walk from the car park opposite the prison to the dam reservoir. From here, there is a beautiful view of the valley. In the lake, you will see fish, lots of dragonflies and, perhaps, the two frogs.
Tour of Isolella
1.77 mi
+226 ft
-217 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Pietrosella (Corse-du-Sud)
On the Isolella peninsula, this short walk will take you to the magnificent Anse Sainte-Barbe, then up to the foot of the Isolella Genoese Tower for a beautiful view of the Gulf of Ajaccio.
Cupabia beach and Capanella Tower
6.97 mi
+1,293 ft
-1,266 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Serra-di-Ferro (Corse-du-Sud)
A pleasant walk along the coast with the option of stopping at a beach and exploring a Genoese tower.
Punta San Petru from Ocana
5.81 mi
+2,766 ft
-2,759 ft
5h 05
Difficult
Departure from Corse-du-Sud
Shady climb to the ridge between Punta San Pietru and Alcadina. Superb view of Aragnascu, Lake Todda, the snow-capped peaks (in winter) and the entire Gulf of Ajaccio. Steeper than the north side, the climb is steep from the start in Ocana.
The Capanella Tower and Porto Pollo in Serra di Ferro
5.05 mi
+827 ft
-817 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Serra-di-Ferro (Corse-du-Sud)
From Porto Pollo, a picturesque trail through the scrubland leads to the Genoese tower of Capanella, where free access to the top offers a magnificent view of the pretty bay of Cupabia, Punta and the cove of Capanella.
Mont d'Aragnascu loop
5.11 mi
+1,243 ft
-1,224 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Cuttoli-Corticchiato (Corse-du-Sud)
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.
Punta di Bozzi in Guitera les Bains
4.19 mi
+1,549 ft
-1,552 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Guitera-les-Bains (Corse-du-Sud)
A circular hike from Guitera les Bains, ideal in sunny weather as the route is through shady woodland. From the easily accessible rocky peak of Bozzi, there is a superb panoramic view of the middle Taravo valley, stretching from Petreto-Bicchisano in the west to the mountains in the east. Opposite is the Cuscione plateau and Mount Incudine. Please note, however, that the descent back to the village is via passages that are sometimes damaged by erosion.
Circular loop through the Bois des Anglais
2.67 mi
+682 ft
-705 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Ajaccio (Corse-du-Sud)
A simple, quick and shaded route in the hills above Ajaccio with beautiful views of the gulf.
Punta di Serradu starting from Altagène
5.00 mi
+1,575 ft
-1,575 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Altagène (Corse-du-Sud)
Only one climb and one descent, but what a beautiful view awaits you.
View of the villages of Alta Rocca: Zonza, Quenza and Serra di Scopamène, as well as the Bavella Needles.
Circular Poggio di Tallano
3.28 mi
+1,043 ft
-1,043 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Lucie-de-Tallano (Corse-du-Sud)
Starting from Poggio di Tallano, this circular route without any particular difficulties allows you to admire the Chapel of San Giovanni (St John the Baptist, a beautiful Romanesque church) and visit the pretty villages of Altagène, Sant'Andréa and Sainte-Lucie-de-Tallano.
There are many old buildings, fortified houses and an old oil mill along the way. Most of the route follows sunken paths, but this does not prevent you from enjoying magnificent views of the surrounding mountains.