From Barcaggio to the Cap Corse signal box

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You’ll be walking along the coastal path between Barcaggio and the Cap Corse signal station, passing via Monte Riuzzulu. The path is well-marked and signposted; the main challenge is the climb after Tollare, though it’s not particularly steep and there’s no rock climbing involved.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.94 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,266 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,247 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 446 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 3 ft
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Tour
Giraglia Island
Tollare

Description of the walk

(S/E) Set off from the beach car park to the right of the village, opposite the beach bar; free of charge out of season. Walk through the village, passing the harbour.

(1) Join the coastal path signposted on the right. The path is then signposted and follows the coastline. It’s an easy walk as far as Tollare, where you’ll find a beautifully restored Genoese tower. Continue along the lane, passing a bar.

(2) Once you’ve crossed the road, take the path behind the houses, which climbs steeply alongside construction site barriers. There’s an information sign at the start of the climb. Once at the top, you’ll have a lovely view of the bay. The path continues and then descends to a pebble beach. Cross the beach and rejoin the path as it climbs again.

(3) At the top, the path branches off to the right towards Monte Riuzzulu and to the left towards the small road leading to the signal box. Follow this road until you reach the signal box.

(4) Turn round and head back along the same route to the Barcaggio Beach car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 10 ft - Barcaggio Beach car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.28 - alt. 26 ft - Junction on the coastal path
  3. 2 : mi 1.36 - alt. 30 ft - Junction on the path
  4. 3 : mi 2.6 - alt. 266 ft - Junction towards Monte Riuzzulu
  5. 4 : mi 3.36 - alt. 325 ft - Cap Corse Semaphore
  6. S/E : mi 6.94 - alt. 7 ft - Barcaggio Beach car park

Notes

Do remember to bring water and suitable footwear. You can go for a swim at the sandy beaches of Barcaggio and Tollare.

Worth a visit

Lovely views of the gulf, Giraglia Island and the charming villages of Tollare and Barcaggio.

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