From Calvi, take the D818 road towards Galéria along the coast and shortly after the turn-off for the Notre Dame de la Serra viewpoint, you will find a car park on your right at the start of the trail.
(S/E) The hike begins with a steeply descending rocky track. Take this track. Be careful, as you may encounter 4x4s, motorbikes, mountain bikes and, of course, other hikers. Follow the track for about 2.5 km. Feel free to stop and admire the cliffs from several viewpoints.
(1) Leave a path on your right, which will be the return route, and continue along the same track heading north-west-north. Pass the water tank on your left.
(2) After a little over 2.5 km, leave the track and take a small path on the left. A signpost indicates the direction to follow: "Sentier des Crêtes". The path is marked in yellow. Along the route, the yellow markings are sometimes replaced by cairns. There are many viewpoints along the way.
(3) When you reach the Phare de la Révélatta lighthouse (the lighthouse is not open to visitors), take a few moments to admire the splendid landscape offered by the tip of the peninsula.
(4) You can walk around the lighthouse to reach a small viewpoint and take a short break. Then return to the path until you reach the signpost for the "Sentier de la Révélatta" (Révélatta Trail).
(3) Continue left along the path down to Port Stareso.
(5) When you reach Oscelluccia Beach, continue along the path that runs alongside the beach. From here, there are many small paths through the heath. Follow the yellow markings.
(6) Pass the ruins of the house where Prince Pierre-Napoléon Bonaparte, the emperor's nephew, settled when he arrived in Calvi in 1852, before establishing his residence 10 km further south, in the Calenzana area.
(7) At Alga beach, continue straight ahead, following the yellow markings. You can take a short break to quench your thirst or enjoy the beautiful white sandy beach of Alga. Continue south-west until you reach the crossroads on the way out.
(1) Turn left to return to the starting point (S/E).
The Pointe de La Revellata
The Pointe de la Revellata is a fairly easy but quite long walk. It takes a little over 3 hours there and back. Wear good shoes and be careful of the strong sun in summer.
This is a lovely hike, not to be missed if you are staying in Calvi, offering magnificent views of the citadel of Calvi.
The site is home to rare, endemic and protected plant species, the most emblematic of which is Armeria soleirolii.
Details
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 5.69 mi -
Average duration: 3h 25 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 938 ft -
Descent: - 942 ft -
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Highest point: 551 ft -
Lowest point: 7 ft
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Country:
France
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Area: Balagne -
City:
Haute-Corse (2B) -
Start/End: N 42.556188° / E 8.726124° -
IGN map(s): Ref. 4149OT -
Hour-by-hour weather
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Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 351 ft - Parking is available 2 km from Calvi towards Galéria.
- 1 : mi 0.46 - alt. 135 ft - Crossroads of the loop
- 2 : mi 1.74 - alt. 230 ft - Sentier des Crêtes on the left
- 3 : mi 2.99 - alt. 203 ft - Révélatta lighthouse
- 4 : mi 3.1 - alt. 128 ft - Belvédère de la Pointe de la Révélatta
- 5 : mi 3.91 - alt. 20 ft - Oscelluccia Beach
- 6 : mi 4.87 - alt. 33 ft - Ruins of a stone house
- 7 : mi 4.93 - alt. 7 ft - Alga Beach
- S/E : mi 5.69 - alt. 348 ft - Arrival
Notes
There are no water sources except for a beach bar at the end of the trail. Be careful in hot weather, as the hike is in full sun. Wear good hiking shoes and bring plenty of water. Remember to bring your swimsuit and towels, as you will pass two beautiful little beaches.
Here is a video of the Pointe de la Revellata to inspire you to go hiking in this wild natural setting.https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_conti...
Worth a visit
Things to see: The Revellata lighthouse.
The Stareso underwater research station, a scientific base dedicated to marine research in the Mediterranean, located at the tip of Cap de la Revellata in Corsica. The small harbour sheltering the scientific base.
Several small beaches where you can swim.
The ruins of the house where Prince Pierre-Napoléon Bonaparte lived on Aghja beach. The view of the gulf and the various headlands is magnificent. The water is crystal clear and the beach slopes gently into the sea.
After picking up your car, don't miss a trip up to Notre-Dame de la Serra, where the views of Calvi Bay are magnificent. On the way, you can see some funny rocks!
Reviews and comments
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Jun 08, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
In June, it’s not too busy
We took the ridge trail – it’s stunning, but the wind can be fierce
It’s not too difficult, but make sure you have good shoes and water
Beautiful views
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : May 18, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
A lovely, easy walk provided you’re wearing suitable footwear. The ‘Circuit des Cimes’ route climbs a bit and is quite a bit of a workout, but the view from the top is superb, of course. There aren’t many people on this first section. Once you reach the lighthouse, there are more people; you can’t go inside, but a small path winds its way round to a viewpoint. Return via the beach path, which presents no difficulty. Perhaps a swim for the more adventurous, but you have to get past the patches of seaweed before reaching the clear water.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : May 11, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
A superb hike, with the first half being a bit of a workout (but nothing too difficult), and the second half being more gentle. The route is clearly marked, and the views are magnificent all the way. There’s no shade along the route, so make sure you bring plenty of water and appropriate sun protection 😉
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : May 01, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
A lovely walk, but it was far too windy on 1 May to take the path on the left.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Apr 24, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
A lovely walk; the flowers are beautiful in spring.
There are no particular difficulties on this walk, apart from the fact that there is no shade along the route, so it can get quite hot.
We’d packed beach shoes and a swimming mask in our rucksacks.
On the way back, we stopped for a swim at the lovely little beach of "U Chiaruccia".
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Apr 18, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
A lovely walk, though quite a strenuous one if you take the path on the left instead of staying on the road – but nothing you can’t manage.
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Apr 13, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
A pleasant route with no major difficulties, though there are a few narrow sections at the tip.
No shade, so bring a cap and water.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Apr 03, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
I went on this hike out of season in early April; there were very few people on the trail. It’s a lovely route for seeing the Pointe de la Revellata. The route is fairly straightforward; the path is well-marked, so there’s little risk of getting lost using GPS. Make sure you wear good walking boots though, as the route isn’t all wide paths. Be aware that almost the entire route is in full sun, so make sure you take plenty of water with you, and there are a few spots close to the cliff edge which might be a bit tricky for those prone to vertigo or a fear of heights, but nothing insurmountable.
A very beautiful hike that I highly recommend!
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Oct 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
Magnificent, beautiful on the ridges, on the headland, in the coves... magical. And the view of Calvi is superb
The beaches are not very suitable for swimming, full of white seaweed
The route is not very well marked, but easy to follow with geolocation
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5
Date of your route : Oct 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes
There are many routes on the site, so be sure to follow the GPX track. Otherwise, it's a magnificent hike with superb views of Calvi
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Oct 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
A beautiful hike with magnificent views of the sea, the coast and the rocks sculpted by erosion.
Taken in early October, not many people around!
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Sep 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
A very attractive route, well signposted and of a good standard. I think the average rating is a little low.
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
It is advisable to set off early in this season. We turned off at point 61 to take the path on the left and avoid the road, which is not very interesting. This first section takes you closer to the rocky coastline, offering some very pretty views that are well worth the detour. Stay on this path until you reach the lighthouse. For the return journey, we followed the suggested route. Feel free to stop at the first beach you come to, there are two or three of them; there's no point in aiming for the last one before the climb back up, as it's full of white seaweed and not suitable for swimming. If you have shoes for walking in the water, it's best to wear them, given the numerous rocks; there are a few fish in the water, which is fine for swimming.
A pleasant 4½-hour walk at a leisurely pace with beautiful views of Calvi.
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Overall rating : 4 / 5
Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
A parish-specific to Brittany hike... if you can find the ridge trail! We couldn't find it and followed the road that leads to the lighthouse
One hiker managed to find the ridge trail, but only with her GPS on the whole time because it's very poorly marked and the trail is rocky
However, the return trip along the coast and beaches is very well marked and there is no risk of getting lost
Otherwise, the views are magnificent
Best to do this early in the morning because the sun gets hot quickly
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5
Date of your route : Aug 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
A superb hike or trail run, depending on your preference. It's best to set off very early (6:20 a.m. for me) because of the heat.
The sunrise over the citadel of Calvi was simply magical 😍.
The route is very good, with magnificent views and beautiful little beaches along the way.
Remember to bring at least 1.5 litres of water per person, a hat and sunscreen 🌞.
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