The Monte Zoppu circular tour starting from Cala Liccia

A magnificent and varied circular route around Monte Zoppu, Spaggia des Cervo, La Madonnina and Lu Rotu, including a short climb, a coastal section and then forest.
There are many well-marked trails with regular maps, so you can modify the circular route to be longer or shorter as you wish throughout the route.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.44 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 45 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 227 m
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    Descent: - 227 m

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    Highest point: 120 m
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    Lowest point: 2 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the Cala Liccia car park at the end of the road and start the hike at the sign, following the wide cycle path.

(S/E) Take the cycle path north and continue to a crossroads marked by a sign.

(1) Leave the cycle path and turn right to begin the ascent of Monte Zoppu, following the arrows. When you reach the fountain, take the small ladder above the rock to the summit of Monte Zoppu.

(2) Begin the descent on the opposite side, following the path and cairns northwards. Atthe first set of rocks, cross over them; atthe second, descend the rock while going around it to the right, following the cairns. Then begin the coastal section until you reach Spaggia Cervo beach.

(3) Cross the beach to take the path on the opposite side. Leave the coastline and rejoin it at Madonnina Beach.

(4) Continue a few dozen metres past Madonnina until you reach a path that climbs left through the vegetation to the cycle path.

(5) Take it to the left for a few dozen metres, then turn onto the path on the right to enter the forest.

(6) Turn left at the fork and follow the low wall until you reach the next fork. Turn left onto the wide path until you reach an antenna.

(7) Continue along the road until you reach the cycle path on the left and take the path that climbs up to Lu Rotu.

(8) Continue along the path, beginning the final descent. At the fork, take the path on the left, then the road to the left until you reach the Cala Liccia car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 17 m - Cala Liccia car park
  2. 1 : km 1.48 - alt. 53 m - Signpost
  3. 2 : km 1.76 - alt. 116 m - Monte Zoppu
  4. 3 : km 2.77 - alt. 6 m - Spaggia Cervo
  5. 4 : km 3.7 - alt. 8 m - La Madonnina
  6. 5 : km 4.16 - alt. 49 m - Path fork
  7. 6 : km 4.85 - alt. 68 m - Low wall
  8. 7 : km 5.81 - alt. 72 m - Antenna
  9. 8 : km 6.13 - alt. 72 m - Lu Rotu
  10. S/E : km 7.44 - alt. 17 m - Cala Liccia car park

Notes

Hiking boots and water in summer. There are a few shaded areas but many exposed areas.

The route is straightforward, but if you are unsure, follow the cairns (or arrows in the forest).

The trails are very accessible; there are a few rocky sections but no particular difficulty.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 9 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.2 / 5
Ease of following the route
3.9 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
MCVR13
MCVR13

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike with a magnificent 360° view from the top of Mount Zoppu. No particular difficulty and few people at this time of year . Alone for a swim and picnic on the shores of Cala Cervo
We extended our walk beyond Madonnina to the next Cala along the coastline among the rocks to make the most of the coast.
Thank you for sharing

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sylviadaniel
sylviadaniel
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Magnificent views halfway along the route and a beautiful beach. This itinerary is a real treasure hunt . At the summit, read the route description carefully and then follow the cairns or red/white markers, avoiding any pseudo-trails

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Jybou95
Jybou95

Overall rating : 2.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very interesting route through the scrubland :-)
However, it is a difficult, even very difficult route with sections that are more like climbing than walking, particularly along the coast.
The information about junctions/crossroads is not precise enough ;-(
The distance and duration are greatly underestimated.
Not recommended for young children!

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Flatarno
Flatarno

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hike.
Very beautiful viewpoint.
Difficult to follow the route for the descent of Monte Zoppu. There are two routes available: one goes to Cala Licia beach via the cliff and the coastline, and the other goes to the next beach on the route.
This alternative can be used as a starting point for the hike, but it becomes more difficult with overhanging sections and sections requiring ropes.

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sandraVise
sandraVise

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This hike was very pleasant with superb views, particularly in the first half but also towards the end.
We needed the GPS several times to find our way, especially in the rocks. We didn't see the second beach mentioned in the text, so enjoy the first one. That day, there was another couple on the beach who left quickly, so we had the beach to ourselves, which was very pleasant (the water is pebbly, not sandy).
The paths are sometimes narrow, so I got a few small scratches from branches in my shorts.
We also encountered a small turtle towards the end of the trail.

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H S
H S

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Avoid the hottest hours of the day and bring water with you. The hike is easy with beautiful views of the coast. You can take a break to swim at a lovely little beach.

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Toinou 973
Toinou 973

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Trip taken in April with three children aged 5 to 13. The route is 8.75 km long with an elevation gain of 446 metres according to Garmin.
The route is easy to follow except for some rocky sections, but it is impossible to get lost.
The views are magnificent.

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Nathalie kieffer
Nathalie kieffer

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very well explained route with beautiful sea views

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YabGe
YabGe
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk in warm weather at the end of July. There are a few shaded sections, but most of the route is in full sun. Remember to take plenty of water with you.
The passage over Mount Zoppu can be a bit tricky without good footwear. It's easy to get a bit lost on the descent through the rocks, despite the signposts.
Swimming in the magnificent cove is the reward, with very few people around, apart from a few who arrive by boat.
The return journey is more peaceful, but the scenery is still magnificent.

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