The Senetosa lighthouse

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Hike through the beautiful Tizzano area to the Senetosa lighthouse.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 9.36 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 00 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 123 m
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    Descent: - 128 m
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    Highest point: 51 m
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    Lowest point: 1 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Sartène (20100)
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    Start/End: N 41.547181° / E 8.828246°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 4154OT
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Description of the walk

The start of the trail is in a car park at the end of a dirt track (accessible by standard vehicles, not 4x4s) from the village of Tizzano. This hike is well signposted by the yellow directional signs commonly found in the area.
A large map is located at the start of the trail and summarises the paths in the area.

(S/E) From the car park, the trail starts from the large map and heads south towards the sea. Once at the seaside, turn right and follow the shore.

(1) Ignore the path on the right and continue on the path on the left, along the beach.

(2) Take the path on the right that goes around Cala Longa and leads to the beach at Cala di Tivella. Follow the beach.

(3) Take the path at the end of the beach on the left, behind the sign. You will arrive at the junction with the path leading to the Senesota lighthouse.

(4) Continue straight ahead to reach the lighthouse.

(5) Use the same route to return to the car park at the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 9 m - Parking
  2. 1 : km 0.97 - alt. 5 m - Path on the left
  3. 2 : km 1.49 - alt. 10 m - Fork in the road, turn right
  4. 3 : km 3.3 - alt. 8 m - End of the beach, return to the path
  5. 4 : km 4.51 - alt. 31 m - Lighthouse junction
  6. 5 : km 4.68 - alt. 37 m - Quote from Senetosa
  7. S/E : km 9.36 - alt. 9 m - Parking

Notes

The dirt track (10 mins) leading to the car park starts just after the restaurants in the village of Tizzano.
There are many beautiful coves along the route, as well as some shaded areas.

Worth a visit

The Genoese Tower is accessible from the Senetosa lighthouse by turning right. Allow an additional 30 minutes' walk. There is a refuge at the Senetosa lighthouse (open in summer only) as well as picnic tables.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 29 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
Michel3280
Michel3280

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A round trip to the exceptional location of the lighthouse. A friendly atmosphere. Not to be missed.
Difficult road to reach the car park.
Stop at the first car park as the climb is only accessible to a real 4x4.
We followed the signs for the Corsican coastline before naturally joining the Visorando trail.
10 km on the clock. Very varied. Good physical condition required.
Thank you for the hike...

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pairedebaskettes
pairedebaskettes

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

We went on a magnificent hike, following each stage, but the estimated duration (3 hours) was not accurate; it took us a little over 5 hours, not including the picnic break.
We are 68 and 59 years old, which may explain this.
We didn't do the Tour Génoise.

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Guillaume_42_1991
Guillaume_42_1991

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike completed this summer. It's hot, so bring water. At the lighthouse, there's a shop selling cold drinks.
Very beautiful views and a pleasant route, thank you.

We had to park near the beach, a little before the indicated car park (there is another car park). Up to that point, the dirt track is very passable, but access to the indicated car park requires crossing a bridge, which is not possible with a standard car or small SUV. This adds 5 minutes to the hike, but it's no big deal

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pareige
pareige
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The dirt road is accessible by standard vehicles. The trail passes through some beautiful coves and beaches. On the last section, the marked trail is difficult to access due to vegetation covering the path. This is probably because the trail is no longer easily accessible as it is closed off by a small wooden gate. The route follows the path on the right before point 4. As this is the only path visible due to the small barriers that guide you, the route is easy to follow. We really enjoyed this hike.

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User 4743749

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

We spent the night in the Sénétosa lighthouse. Magnificent

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juvial
juvial

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

7a 8 minutes' drive along a dirt road, a well-equipped car park, a superb walk from beach to beach towards the Senetosa lighthouse. We loved this easy but very pleasant hike that winds its way through scrubland and rocks.

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Edba
Edba

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful, easy hike along the sea. If you decide to go to the tower, there is a slightly steeper climb, but the view is worth it. You can swim along the route. The only downside is the track to get to the starting point: it's 4 km by car, but very bumpy. We were lucky because the weather was beautiful

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Véro et Topaz
Véro et Topaz

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

No doubt a very beautiful walk, but we didn't dare drive our car along the track to the car park. The track was quite rutted because it had rained the day before. So we walked along the track. We lost too much time to make the walk to the lighthouse. It's a shame.

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Philippe G
Philippe G

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A very pleasant walk between the scrubland and the seaside

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Gérard PERRET
Gérard PERRET

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful hike in mid-June, with lovely beaches along the route.
We reached the lighthouse after two hours of walking, where we were able to rest and enjoy the magnificent view and cold drinks sold on site.
We went a little further to Calla di Conca, following the coastline, and returned via the Genoese tower, which added an extra hour and a half to the round trip.
The path from Tizzano to the car park is passable but a little difficult in places. We were on motorbikes, so you need to take your time and drive slowly.

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Laurent 59
Laurent 59
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful, well-marked hike. Several beautiful beaches that are perfect for swimming. For those who don't want to do the entire route, there are beaches nearby.
The car park is far from the village (4 km). Not to be done on foot. It's flat and can be done by car without a 4x4. Don't hesitate to go straight ahead until the road ends and you reach the last car park.

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Michelz05
Michelz05

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 19, 2023
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, easy and with magnificent scenery. There are some lovely little beaches along the way. Be careful on the road between Tizzano and the car park: it's four "endless" kilometres in a standard car!

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BAMX
BAMX

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 05, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A magnificent hike, superb weather, and a lovely swim on a deserted beach. The lighthouse site is very well laid out.

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Pierre Quintard
Pierre Quintard
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A superb walk, allow 30 minutes there and back to get to the tower... it's well worth a look!

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Estelle Hervet
Estelle Hervet

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful coastal hike, best done outside of the summer season as the trail is very sunny. Very well marked, but be careful when you arrive at Cala Longua as there is no beach and the water is covered in seaweed, which you will quickly sink into, so be prepared to get your shoes a little wet. The beach below the lighthouse is stunning.
Finally, the dirt track from Tizzano to the car park at the start is very long and difficult. A 4x4 is better than a normal car.

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