Monte San Petrone from Bocca di u Pratu

Date of your route : Aug 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful, fairly easy hike, mostly shaded, through a beautiful beech forest. Only the last few metres are exposed to the sun, on a more rocky section. Fabulous view from the summit. The islands of Elba, Capraia and Monte Cristo were clearly visible.

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

Hike completed on 6 August, the day of the annual mass at the summit of San Pedrone.

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Date of your route : Jul 21, 2025
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 no difficulty whatsoever, the forest is simply magnificent, the route is fairly easy and well signposted... the only thing that's a bit of a letdown is the orientation table. Ladies and gentlemen, it's for everyone... it's not a table for having lunch or anything else... step aside and be respectful

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Date of your route : Jun 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The description is very clear and easy to follow. The hike is superb, almost all of it in a superb forest. The summit offers a 360° panorama and there's an orientation table to help you locate all the visible mountains and villages. A real treat.

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Date of your route : May 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very clear signposting, with only one ambiguity at Point 2 where there is a mark to the left and right, but the description and map clearly indicate that you should go left. It's a steady climb, but with some welcome flat spots, very pleasant in the shade, and even the final climb goes well, almost without hands (I even kept the poles). Magnificent views from the summit, but it's a shame that the orientation table is very difficult to access. I measured a positive difference in altitude of 782 m, so it's in order, but the round trip distance was 13.9 km and not 12.8 km. A very nice walk that I would recommend.

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Date of your route : Jun 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful, very pleasant walk through the woods. The third part is a bit harder because the slope is a bit steep, but it's easy to get to the top and there's a magnificent viewpoint that you shouldn't miss. It's really beautiful once you've arrived and the descent isn't too bad. I don't regret having done this hike, quite the contrary, I think I'll do it again 👍😉😉😉

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

A beautiful hike in CASTAGNICCIA, in magnificent undergrowth at this time of year.
The climb up to the "plateau" is gradual, with no particular difficulties, and the panoramic views are already superb.
The second section is a little steeper, but still in undergrowth.
The third and final short section, made up of boulders, is very short but very manageable.
At the summit, a magnificent 360° view awaits you!
In short, an UNFORGETTABLE hike!

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Date of your route : Sep 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pretty walk, with well-marked paths and tracks. Most of the way is through a beautiful forest. The summit (large boulders) offers a fine panoramic view over the valley.

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Date of your route : Jul 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

a nice walk without much interest on its long route, but when you reach the summit at the cross you discover a pretty landscape

the final section is not easy, given the many rocks to climb, but you'll get over it if you're brave and in good spirits

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Date of your route : May 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

My wife and I really enjoyed this hike, which gave us the chance to observe this wonderful region of Corsica: the Castagnicia, from Cap Corse to Saint-Florent, not forgetting the high peaks of Monte Cinto and Paglia Oeba.

I'd definitely recommend just being careful when climbing to the summit cross.

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Date of your route : Apr 12, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

It's a long, monotonous climb up to point 2, but not too steep. Between 2 and 3 climbs in the woods, which is nice in bright sunshine because it's shaded. In early April, there are still a few patches of deep, hard snow (20/30 cm) and streams: good waterproof boots are ESSENTIAL. On the other hand, between 3 and 4 it's better to be in good physical condition, have steady feet and good eyesight (to spot the red/orange markings) because we can no longer talk about pebbles but about passages between large boulders, you have to lift your leg, and the slope is steep - 200m difference in height for 500m of route. The scenery at the top is grandiose, but steep, narrow and dangerous for beginners. WE had a great time (4h pass/summit and back), but be modest in your aspirations... the last part is DIFFICULT.

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Date of your route : Aug 10, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Easy route to follow, in the shade except for the final climb to the top of Mount San Petrone. The path climbs steadily but without any major difficulty apart from the last 200D+ at the foot of the pass, with the end in the rocks.
Thanks for the track. I extended the route by a few kilometres (by going straight up to the foot of the mountain, where there's a wooden sign) and about 250D+ by pushing on to the sheepfold at the Col d'Orezza (you're back on trail no. 6 at the trail station) for a total outing of about 20km in just under 4 hours (going over the Col du San Petrone on the way back, in leisurely trail mode.

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Date of your route : Jul 18, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Most of the walk was in undergrowth, but the heat was bearable and the landscape lacked diversity. The final viewpoint is very beautiful. Pretty forest. It's a long way up and down, but with good shoes it's easy. Low to medium difficulty, the hardest part is the length of the hike.

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Date of your route : Feb 25, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very nice walk
Quite easy apart from the last half hour, which was a bit steep.
Superb panorama of the islands and (on that day!!) the Italian coast.
And the snow-capped mountains (Renoso, Plagia Orba, .....) on the other side.

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Date of your route : Jul 26, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Superb walk. It was very popular when we were there because a trail was going to be held there and some people seemed to be training. The start is a gentle climb, in the shade, the forest is beautiful: super pleasant.the last part is steep but accessible to all. A 360° view when there are no clouds...

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