A short walk to enjoy with the family early in the morning, offering magnificent views of Ajaccio Bay and the Gulf of Lava.
The walk starts from the car park at the San-Chirgu Chapel.
(S/E) Go through the wooden gate near the three tourist tables and immediately turn left. At the pylon, you will start the hardest part of the route.
Then follow the path that winds through the scrubland to the ruined house.
(1). Then head up to the right towards Pointe du Rocher to overlook the Gulf of Lava and Ajaccio Bay.
(2) Climb up to reach Pointe du Rocher.
(3) Return via the same route to the car park (S/E).
No shade, very little or no water (there is a small spring 25m below, 5 minutes before reaching the ruins, but there is little chance of finding water there).
Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Sep 21, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
This walk isn’t that easy. Right from the start, it’s quite a steep climb, with lots of rocky ground and sections through scrub where you risk getting scratched. Whilst the first part is quite steep, once you reach Mont Gozzi the slope becomes much gentler.
As for my wife and I, we wouldn’t recommend it for young children – it’s more suited to teenagers.
On reaching the area near the summit, there are no further signposts to guide you up to the cross. At this point, you have to work out the route for yourself.
Fortunately, we met some people who knew the way and were able to make it all the way to the summit.
The view from there is magnificent; we savoured this reward. There are also some lovely spots along the walk.
Please note that this hike is largely in the sun; set off early in the morning and, above all, make sure you take plenty to drink.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Sep 21, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
A lovely walk, with no major difficulties and some lovely scenery.
Please note that the return of the morning dew has encouraged some vegetation to grow back, and the path has narrowed considerably.
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Overall rating : 4 / 5
Date of your route : Aug 31, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
A walk with lovely views all along the route. The ‘moderate’ difficulty rating for this walk is entirely justified.
One slight drawback is reaching the cross at the summit of Mount Gozzi. The app stops short of the summit and the path leading up to it is quite difficult to find.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : May 30, 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, which does climb from the start but isn’t too difficult.
The path is very easy to follow. You might be a bit unsure at the top about how to get near the cross, but the app clearly shows the way... Do take care, of course, as it can be dangerous for those prone to vertigo or for children.
The walk through the scrubland is magnificent at this time of year and, of course, the view from the summit is superb.
Thank you for this walk.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Jun 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
Beautiful views throughout the hike.
The climb at the start is a little difficult due to the narrow passage through the scrubland.
After that, no difficulty except when you reach the rock. Be careful as there are a few steep sections.
Do this hike early in the morning as there is no shade at all.
Magnificent view from the top of the rock.
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Jun 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
A very beautiful hike, but not to be done in uncertain weather... or in very hot weather, or unless you set off very early...
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : May 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
Hiking offers magnificent views and landscapes. At this time of year, everything was in bloom.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Feb 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
Superb hike in splendid weather, an easy but magnificent hike with lots of points of interest, including the view... and what a view😍... I'll leave you to discover the rest for yourselves.
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5
Date of your route : Jul 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
mont Gozzi is worth the effort, so it's best to get there early. Otherwise, once you're at the top, the view is magnificent.
Please note that people prone to vertigo or other conditions will not be able to access the summit of Gozzi, as it requires climbing and the top is just a spur above a 30-40 m drop.
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5
Date of your route : Jul 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
a beautiful hike that wasn't too difficult. We started out in cloudy weather and arrived at the summit in the rain,
which made the descent a little slippery
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5
Date of your route : Feb 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
A very attractive hike in the hills above Ajaccio, easily accessible and recommended for a day trip. Moderate difficulty for experienced walkers but challenging if you are not in good physical condition. Not recommended for non-athletic individuals. A very popular trail that is in poor condition and would benefit from repairs in several sections. On arrival, the Gozzi rock also needs safety measures to be put in place at high points (significant risk of falls on slippery and crumbly granite aggregates) and at the summit, which is several hundred metres high and includes faults, crevasses and vertiginous drops.
On the other hand, there are magnificent landscapes and breathtaking 360° views of the southern and western slopes of the Ajaccio region. To be enjoyed again and again without moderation.
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Nov 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
A beautiful walk above Ajaccio. 
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Jul 05, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
Very beautiful hike with a nice climb at the start, as described in the description
But very satisfying at the top with superb views
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Jun 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
A beautiful climb, then return via Punta Pastinaca through the magnificent flowering scrubland
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