The Madonuccia Rock

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Climb up to Rocher de la Madonuccia, which offers a surprising view of Monte d'Oro.

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    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.77 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 446 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 451 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,555 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,116 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Bocognano (20136)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 42.111796° / E 9.112246°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 4251OT, 4251OTR, 4252OT, 4252OTR
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The Madonuccia Rock

Description of the walk

Park at the Col de Vizzavona.

(S/E) Take the road that climbs to the right or left (south-east) depending on your direction of arrival towards the relay antenna.

(1) When you reach the relay station, go through the barrier and turn left towards the Pozzi sheepfolds.
At the sheepfolds, head left. Be careful, it's a steep climb and the path is very stony until you reach Rocher de la Madonuccia.

(2) At the rock, enjoy the view of Monte d'Oro, then follow the yellow dots downhill through a pine forest. There is a yellow cairn at this point.

(3) At the fork, turn left and continue downhill, following several hairpin bends. You will reach a track.

(4) Follow this track to the left and continue to another fork.

(5) Turn left at the 'sentier' sign, heading towards Col de Vizzavona, and join the road.

(6) Follow the road to the left for about 100 metres, then leave it and turn left towards the Notre-Dame des Neiges chapel. Pass in front of the chapel and rejoin the road about 400 metres further on.

Cross (with caution) and continue on the left to reach the pass car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,162 m - Col de Vizzavona car park
  2. 1 : km 0.38 - alt. 1,208 m - Relay antenna, on the left after the fence.
  3. 2 : km 1.92 - alt. 1,554 m - Rocher de la Madonuccia
  4. 3 : km 2.68 - alt. 1,382 m - T-junction, left. Near the - Vecchio (rivière)
  5. 4 : km 4.68 - alt. 1,186 m - Track, on the left
  6. 5 : km 5.06 - alt. 1,168 m - Sign indicating the direction to the left.
  7. 6 : km 5.94 - alt. 1,136 m - Route du Col de Vizzavona, on the left
  8. S/E : km 6.77 - alt. 1,160 m - Col de Vizzavona car park

Worth a visit

Beautiful sheepfolds at 1377m.
The Madonuccia Rock with a view of Monte d'Oro.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 10 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
User 16386590

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Short, easy and enjoyable hike

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PALEON
PALEON

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike, especially in warm weather, as the return journey and most of the ascent are through woodland, in the shade. Beautiful views from the summit. No particular difficulties.

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fra5538
fra5538

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful circular loop with a superb view from the rock. The descent into the forest follows a very pleasant path through magnificent woodland sheltered from the sun and wind.

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libeccio20
libeccio20

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 19, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The start is very easy to follow. Then the markings disappear. Fortunately, there are cairns. To say that it is easy would be wrong. It is moderate because it climbs steeply. Very beautiful view from the rock. You can continue on to Punta Scarpuccia, which is moderate, then Oriente, which is difficult, but still offers superb views. No markings but numerous cairns.

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lenouh974
lenouh974
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 26, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful view at the summit, which is well worth the effort (45-minute climb...). Steep climb at the start, then the trail descends through part of the magnificent Vizzavona forest. 80% in the shade, ideal. My father and I really enjoyed this hike. I recommend it, but make sure you wear good shoes as the trail is rocky overall.
It took us 2 hours and 40 minutes at a good pace.
The only downside was that we couldn't find the chapel at the end.

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Nicole Monf.
Nicole Monf.

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 12, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Thank you for this walking route idea!
Completed on 11 August 2019, starting at 6:20 a.m.
After a somewhat challenging climb on rocky terrain with few markings, the descent is very well marked and very pleasant.
The only small correction to be made to the description for point 5 is to change "Go left at the 'sentier' sign, towards Col de Vizzavona, and join the road" to " a few metres after the sentier sign, go left, etc., etc.".
The walk at sunrise above the mountains is simply superb!

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PELLINOU
PELLINOU

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 27, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

very pleasant walk in the forest, sheltered from the heat

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LesHyeres1830
LesHyeres1830

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 01, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A beautiful hike, mostly through the woods. Very pleasant in the height of summer!
Indeed, a very beautiful descent, but in a beech forest.

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Capitainedu35
Capitainedu35

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 02, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Pleasant hike, especially the descent through the forest (but they're not pine trees!).

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sthiers
sthiers

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 27, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Magnificent hike with an exceptional 360° view at the Madonnuccia rock

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