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Figari walks
The Bitalza Sheepfolds at the start of the Col de Colombanu
Visorando Member
6.62 mi
+2,388 ft
-2,388 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Sotta (Corse-du-Sud)
This fairly challenging but well-shaded walk offers magnificent views of the Gulf of Porto-Vecchio and the Sotta Valley. The sheepfolds at Bitalza are well worth a visit.
Punta di Ventilegne circular route
4.95 mi
+282 ft
-292 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Figari (Corse-du-Sud)
A very beautiful circular route through the Figari countryside, allowing you to visit the abandoned hamlet of A Testa, stroll through peaceful marshes and sneak from beach to beach along the rugged coastline. This is the habitat of Herman's turtles, which in springtime resembles a flower garden overrun with wind-sculpted topiaries.
Beautiful, easy trails, accessible to mountain bikes.
From Étang de Ventilegne to Pisciu Cane and back
6.00 mi
+79 ft
-75 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Bonifacio (Corse-du-Sud)
A superb hike in the Bouches de Bonifacio Natural Park.
A refreshing walk along the coastline with a detour into the Étang de la Testarella wetland. It feels like walking through a landscaped garden filled with flowers in spring. A pleasant walk in any season. The return route offers a different viewpoint, preventing monotony.
Three and a half hours including stops for this walk, which is one of our favourites.
Once again, there is a wide choice of beaches and rocks. Can be combined with the Punta di Ventilegne circular.
The Bruzzi trail
2.94 mi
+266 ft
-266 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Pianottoli-Caldarello (Corse-du-Sud)
The Bouches de Bonifacio nature reserve.
The Uomo di Cagna
5.32 mi
+2,461 ft
-2,438 ft
4h 35
Difficult
Departure from Monacia-d'Aullène (Corse-du-Sud)
This is a round-trip hike that leads to a summit at an altitude of 1,217 metres. At the end of the climb, rising up from a jumble of black granite, stands the Uomo di Cagna, a balancing rock formation. The summit plateau offers a beautiful view of the southern coastline.
Heritage trail: Les Orii in Monaccia-d'Aullène
2.61 mi
+348 ft
-331 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Monacia-d'Aullène (Corse-du-Sud)
This very easy short hike starts in Monaccia-d'Aullène and follows the heritage trail, which leads to the Mesolithic Orii, which have had many uses over time (farming, livestock breeding, bandit hideouts, resistance, etc.). The circuit also features old mill buildings.
__Please note__: although easy, this loop is not suitable for children or people with reduced mobility.
Loop from the Hermitage of the Trinity to Capo di Feno
4.96 mi
+896 ft
-873 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Bonifacio (Corse-du-Sud)
A beautiful circular walk, mostly along the coast, offering magnificent views of the cliffs of Bonifacio on the way there and back over the Gulf of Ventilegne. This is particularly recommended on windy days when the waves break on the rocky chaos of Cap de Feno with Sardinia in the background.
The hike starts at the Hermitage of the Trinity, a place to visit for contemplation with a Way of the Cross on mercy. Plan to go swimming in the wild coves.
The Tower of Olmeto
2.45 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Corse-du-Sud
A short walk along the coast path from Furnellu Beach to the Tower of Olmeto and back via the same route.
This path is a firm favourite for families on Sunday afternoons. It’s a sandy, almost flat path and very easy to walk.
Depending on the season, you can pick myrtle, arbutus, juniper berries or everlasting flowers along the way.
Caroni Route
3.33 mi
+361 ft
-367 ft
1h 50
Moderate
Departure from Bonifacio (Corse-du-Sud)
A magnificent walk by the sea or in the countryside. Accessible from a car park at the edge of the trail, this route offers several points of interest such as beaches, rock formations and natural shelters, perfect for a walk with family or friends. This walk, with a moderate elevation gain, offers beautiful Corsican landscapes without any particular technical difficulty.
Punta di Rondinara
1.75 mi
+213 ft
-213 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Bonifacio (Corse-du-Sud)
A short walk of less than an hour on the Rundinara peninsula.
A family walk with a short 5-minute climb. First, take a short detour to the small beach, located south of the bay, then take the path that leads to the south coast of Rondinara Bay, with beautiful orange-red rocks standing out against the blue of the sea. Once at the top (53 m), you have a view of the entire Corsican coastline as far as neighbouring Sardinia.
Tour of the Prisarella peninsula
1.10 mi
+46 ft
-72 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Bonifacio (Corse-du-Sud)
Along the park path, a circular path joins the small beach of Prisarella and runs along the southern side of the pond.
A short half-hour walk that is almost entirely flat.
Madonetta lighthouse, Fazzio island, Paragan beach from Bonifacio
6.15 mi
+928 ft
-899 ft
3h 40
Easy
Departure from Bonifacio (Corse-du-Sud)
The path from Bonifacio to Strada Vecia, Madonetta is an old Genoese road paved and lined with low walls.
You'll discover the Madonetta lighthouse, the Fazzio cove and Paragan beach, with exceptional views over Bonifacio.
Oriu Grussetu from Serragia
3.83 mi
+764 ft
-771 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sartène (Corse-du-Sud)
This hike, which starts on a track and continues along a pleasant path through the scrubland, will take you to Oriu Grussettu, a Corsican curiosity not to be missed.
The Punta di a Vacca Morta loop
3.53 mi
+978 ft
-961 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Porto-Vecchio (Corse-du-Sud)
The 360° views from the summit over the bay of Porto-Vecchio, the Ospedale dam and the Alta Rocca are well worth the final climb, which is short but quite tough.
The loop starts near the Cartalavonu lodge, Le Refuge.
Castellu di Baricci (Foce Bilzese)
2.68 mi
+833 ft
-856 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from Foce (Corse-du-Sud)
A short hike through undergrowth, meadows and scrubland leads to the remains of Castellu di Baricci (beautiful ruins), whose original construction dates back to the 13th century. From the summit (519m) of this rocky outcrop, hikers can enjoy an exceptional panoramic view of the Ortolu valley as far as Roccapina.
The Capo Pertusato loop in Bonifacio
3.26 mi
+771 ft
-781 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Bonifacio (Corse-du-Sud)
This hike is located in the extreme south of Corsica, in the Strait of Bonifacio.
It offers views of the Lavezzi Islands and Sardinia, as well as breathtaking views of Bonifacio.
It takes you to two white sandy beaches, the deserted Cala Sciumara and the beautiful Saint-Antoine beach. You will cross the maquis and walk along the limestone cliffs with breathtaking views of the coastline and cliffs.
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Two circular walks around Pertusatu
6.43 mi
+1,332 ft
-1,339 ft
4h 05
Difficult
Departure from Bonifacio (Corse-du-Sud)
This walk takes you to all the points of interest surrounding the Pertusatu semaphore station and lighthouse: beaches, coves, cliffs, caves… superb and unique spots that run along the cliffs.
Petit and Grand Sperone
2.23 mi
+75 ft
-92 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Bonifacio (Corse-du-Sud)
White sand, turquoise waters, two beaches that are among the jewels of Bonifacio.
Head to Grand Sperone, where it is much less crowded.
Circular via Punta di Pintone to Guincheto
3.12 mi
+764 ft
-768 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Giuncheto (Corse-du-Sud)
Short circular walk through the Corsican scrubland leading to the old sheepfold of Paccialu di a Sarra, then to Punta di Pitone (577m) where there is a beautiful view of the village of Giuncheto, the Ortolu valley and the Cagna mountain.
The ancient road from Sartène to the Col de Suara
3.69 mi
+761 ft
-745 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Sartène (Corse-du-Sud)
Hike from Sartène to the Col de Suara along the old path linking Porti Vechiu to Sarté. Beautiful sections of this ancient route are still visible along the way. Return via the small D50.
