Girolata - Curzu

This stage links the sea and its sea mist to the chestnut forest and its husks.

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: North Corsica Route

Details

n°3079

Creation:
09 Mar 2012

Last update:
23 Sep 2016

Last review:
20 May 2024

Activity: Walking
Distance: 10.05 km
Average duration: 5h 25
Difficulty: Moderate
Back to start: No
Ascent: + 895 m
Descent: - 640 m
Highest point: 695 m
Lowest point: 1 m

Country: France
City: Osani (20147)
Start: N 42.350174° / E 8.613135°
End: N 42.320422° / E 8.668207°
IGN map(s): Ref. 4150OT
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Description of the walk

On leaving the lodge (S), take the path on the left which climbs past the Girolata cemetery. Continue to the crossroads at elevation 165.

(1) Pass the MEM (Mare e Monti) on your left and take the alternative route opposite (also marked in orange).
Head down towards Cala di Tuara beach, follow it along before tackling the climb up to Bocca a Croche.

(2) Cross the D81 road and take the path opposite, which is the MEM alternative route; pass close to the mobile phone mast and climb through the scrub until you join the MEM below Capo di Curzu.

(3) Take advantage of the tall trees to enjoy the views of the surrounding area.
At the crossroads, head due south and through the chestnut grove to reach Curzu.
Cross the village to reach the road to Porto, head up to the right; the lodge (E) is at the entrance to the village.

Waypoints

S : km 0 - alt. 1 m - Girolata lodge
1 : km 1.52 - alt. 183 m - Mare a Mare junction and Variant
2 : km 4.63 - alt. 268 m - Bocca a Croce
3 : km 7.47 - alt. 695 m - Capo di Curzu crossroads
E : km 10.05 - alt. 256 m - Curzu lodge

Notes

Water source (very cool) at the Spana fountain before Bocca a Croce.
No shelter.

Worth a visit

Lots and lots of tourists encountered between Bocca a Croce and Girolata. It’s a veritable procession here (it takes a maximum of 3 hours for the round trip), allowing holidaymakers to spend a pleasant day in the gem that is Girolata.
The walk through the woods takes you past chestnut trees as well as the pine tree endemic to Corsica, the laricio, which will be discussed in more detail in a future post.

Reviews and comments

4.1 / 5

Based on 3 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5

Ease of following the route
4 / 5

Route interest
4 / 5

Frizon

20 May 2024 at 16:14 7200

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A good stop at Colonna, which is unfortunately closing down (sale). No refreshments available at Curzu.

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Frizon

20 May 2024 at 16:09 7200

Overall rating : 4 / 5

A good stop at Colonna, which is closing down. No supplies available at Curzu.

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MikeM

24 May 2022 at 07:26 7200

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 05, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Be sure to head south when you leave the beach at Girolata. If you turn right, you’ll end up on the old, abandoned path that leads inland. The path is still shown on many maps but isn’t well marked, and it’s easy to get lost.
The lodge in Curzu was unwelcoming and uncomfortable – what a shame!

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guirandobege

15 Jul 2019 at 17:50 7200

I haven't done these hikes yet,

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