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Col de Palmente walks
Circular Bocca Palmente starting from Vizzavona
Visorando Member
7.15 mi
+2,398 ft
-2,398 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Vivario (Haute-Corse)
Pleasant and relatively easy hike. Well-marked trail, steady and moderate slopes, no danger. The walk is almost entirely in the shade of a pine and beech forest. Perfect for a first outing in the mountains or a slightly adventurous family walk.
GR®20 from Calenzana to Conca in 13 days
Association / Club / Walk leader
106.39 mi
+40,794 ft
-40,778 ft
13 days
Very difficult
Departure from Calenzana (Haute-Corse)
The legendaryGR®20, done in a north-south direction... renowned as the most difficult ofthe GR® trails... Quite dizzying aerial passages alternate with easier passages, especially in the south. Very beautiful landscapes.
Walks near Col de Palmente
From the E Capannelle refuge to the Prati refuge
Local authority
10.60 mi
+3,491 ft
-2,844 ft
7h 55
Moderate
Departure from Ghisoni (Haute-Corse)
Our 10th stage on theGR®20. A varied stage that takes us through forests and open terrain.
From Ponti à Seddula to Punta Capiteddu
3.08 mi
+2,720 ft
-112 ft
3h 45
Difficult
Departure from Bocognano (Corse-du-Sud)
Starting from the RT20, there is a beautiful climb through beech woods to reach Punta Capiteddu (1,680 m), above the village of Bocognano, where you can enjoy magnificent views of the surrounding peaks and the Col de Vizzavona.
From the Onda refuge to Vizzavona station
6.39 mi
+2,208 ft
-3,934 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Vivario (Haute-Corse)
Our eighth day on theGR®20. A steep climb before an equally steep descent, but with a beautiful view... You will admire the Cascade des Anglais as you approach Vizzavona.
Onda – Manganu
9.38 mi
+4,997 ft
-4,324 ft
8h 40
Difficult
Departure from Vivario (Haute-Corse)
Stage 7, travelling south to north. It combines the Onda–Petra Piana and Petra Piana–Manganu stages and passes through the dreaded Brèche de Capitello.
From the Prati refuge to the Usciolu refuge
6.48 mi
+2,461 ft
-2,730 ft
5h 05
Difficult
Departure from Isolaccio-di-Fiumorbo (Haute-Corse)
Our eleventh stage on theGR®®20, this stage largely follows the ridges and peaks. Sometimes in the forest, sometimes in the open.
Frasseta (Restonica) – A Sega Mountain Hut
Tourist office5.57 mi
+2,411 ft
-1,601 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Corte (Haute-Corse)
First stage of the circular Two Valleys loop.
Thisfirst stage takes you deep into the heart of the Rotondu massif, along a wild and unspoilt route. From the Restonica Valley, famous for its alpine landscapes and crystal-clear waters, you’ll follow a path climbing through a Laricio pine forest to the sheepfolds of Cappellaccia. You will then continue towards the vast Alzu plateau, which offers a magnificent panorama of the surrounding peaks. The descent to the A Sega refuge, near the beautiful lake of the same name, marks the end of this day’s hike.
From Tuani to Corte via Forca di A Lancia and Punta di Zurmulu
7.01 mi
+3,638 ft
-4,403 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Corte (Haute-Corse)
U chjassu di u Finellu (The Finello Trail)
A challenging hike that takes you along the ridges, following the watershed between the Restonica and the Tavignanu rivers, via Punta di u Finellu, to the summit overlooking the town of Corte known as Zurmulu.
The route starts in the Restonica valley, at Tuani, and finishes in Corte.
Manganu – Vergio Pass
9.43 mi
+1,588 ft
-2,267 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Orto (Corse-du-Sud)
Stage8, travelling from south to north. One of the quietest stages.
From the Manganu refuge to the Onda refuge
9.30 mi
+4,186 ft
-4,724 ft
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Orto (Corse-du-Sud)
Our seventh stage ofthe GR®20. This route consists of two stages, the first to the Petra Piana refuge, and the second via the ridge variant.
From Catastaghju to Cozzano
8.58 mi
+3,547 ft
-2,887 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from San-Gavino-di-Fiumorbo (Haute-Corse)
From one valley to the next, as you climb the Col de Laparo, you’ll set off on a unique hike along the Mare a Mare Centre route. Once an important transport route, the path connects the Fium’Orbu valley to the Taravo valley via the Bocca di Laparo, the inhabitants of which have always shared strong ties. Crossing two streams and walking through Corsica’s most beautiful beech forest, you’ll reach a small ridge with the sheepfolds of Scanciatella.