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Centuri - Sentier des Douaniers
Visorando Member
8.88 mi
+2,031 ft
-2,021 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Centuri (Haute-Corse)
This loop starts in Centuri and follows the Sentier des Douaniers to Cap Grosso (semaphore) on the way out and returns via the ridges, passing by the Moulin Mattéï.
From Barcaggio to the Santa Maria Tower
8.71 mi
+1,017 ft
-984 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Ersa (Haute-Corse)
You’ll hike towards Cap Corse and the Genoese tower of Santa Maria, setting off from the small village of Barcaggio and passing by the Genoese tower of Agnelo, with breathtaking views of the gulf and Giraglia Island. A few hundred metres past the Santa Maria Tower, you’ll see the chapel of the same name.
From Barcaggio to the Cap Corse signal box
6.94 mi
+1,266 ft
-1,247 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Ersa (Haute-Corse)
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.
From Tamarone to the Tour d'Agnelo
8.16 mi
+1,237 ft
-1,243 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Haute-Corse
Like a pointing finger, Cap Corse seems to point in the direction of Genoa, which was for a long time the dominant power in Corsica. The Republic left behind a series of stone towers that were intended to provide initial coastal defence.
Between Macinaghju and the island of Giraglia, four of them still stand guard. The proposed route connects them.
From Tamarone Beach to the Santa Maria Tower
2.47 mi
+180 ft
-151 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Haute-Corse
This route allows you to easily walk there and back between the Tamarone Beach car park and the Santa Maria Tower. This walk is suitable for families. There are no difficult sections along the route.
Round trip on the customs officers' path from Macinaggio to Barcaggio
15.46 mi
+1,762 ft
-1,745 ft
8h 40
Difficult
Departure from Haute-Corse
A superb coastal route where the path alternates between beaches and small climbs to Capandola Bay. The terrain changes completely as you now have to climb 130 metres to reach a small pass, with an exceptional view of the Finocchiarola Islands on one side and Barcaggio Bay on the other.
The path runs along the cliffs, descends to the Agnello Tower and then levels out to Barcaggio.
The only difficulty lies in the length of the route.
Customs officers' path starting from the port of Macinaggio
6.93 mi
+738 ft
-728 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Haute-Corse
The trail starts at the northern end of the long beach of Macinaggio, covered with a thick layer of Posidonia leaves. The route, marked in yellow, follows the rugged coastline and is punctuated by two Genoese towers. Superb views of the neighbouring islands of Capraia and Elba. Some Corsican specialities, the Filles du Cap on the beach (see photos). Caution! This is an extremely fragile area with a wealth of flora and fauna.
Seneca Tower from Luri
8.10 mi
+2,375 ft
-2,375 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Luri (Haute-Corse)
Perched at an altitude of over 500 metres, the Tower of Seneca overlooks the Col de Santa Lucia. It protected both the Pinu coastline and the coastline bordering the Luri valley on the other side of Cap Corse. To reach it, the route suggests approaching it via the ridges overlooking it to the north and returning via the village of Luri.
Seneca’s Tower and the menhirs of Pinzu a Vergine
5.86 mi
+1,759 ft
-1,755 ft
4h 15
Difficult
Departure from Luri (Haute-Corse)
A walk in the heights of Cap Corse. Views of the sea, the cape, the Corsican mountains and Italy in the distance. Corsica seen from above.
The Annunziata to Conchigliu trail
1.16 mi
+344 ft
-315 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Barrettali (Haute-Corse)
A walk suitable for everyone, offering the chance to discover part of the heritage of the village of Barrettali.
Route from the Genoese Bridge to Erbalunga
2.34 mi
+607 ft
-607 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Brando (Haute-Corse)
Climb up to see the Genoese Bridge and enjoy a view overlooking Erbalunga.
Monte Stellu via Olmeta di Capicorsu
9.22 mi
+3,379 ft
-3,360 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Olmeta-di-Capocorso (Haute-Corse)
A hike in a magnificent corner of Cap Corse. Very beautiful view on both sides at the summit. From the village to the summit, a true corner of Corsica. Pure. Authentic.
Monte Stello
9.16 mi
+3,553 ft
-3,566 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Brando (Haute-Corse)
At an altitude of 1,307 metres, Monte Stello is the second highest peak in Cap Corse. This viewpoint on the central ridge of Cap Corse offers a magnificent panorama of the east and west coasts.
The old magnetite mine at A Ferrera
1.98 mi
+538 ft
-538 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Farinole (Haute-Corse)
Climb from the village of Farinole to the old magnetite mine. Panoramic view of the Gulf of Saint-Florent and the Agriates desert.
Chjassu di u Cunventu in Farinole
Local authority
3.23 mi
+699 ft
-699 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Farinole (Haute-Corse)
The Chjassu di u Cunventu is a village loop trail that allows you to discover Farinole and its breathtaking landscapes. Starting from the Church of Saints Cosmas and Damian, the route passes through the village before reaching the maquis. It runs alongside the Marianda convent, then takes a panoramic path from which you can see the marina and the Genoese tower of Farinole. Finally, the path rejoins the forest canopy before returning to the village.