Coming from Île Rousse, follow the T30, pass the entrance to the Ostriconi holiday village and park in the car park on the left about 500 m further on. It is below the road, in a grassy area.
(S/E) Start the hike by following the shaded dirt track on the right as you leave the car park. Reach the junction of the loop.
(1) Continue right on the dirt road, negotiate the right-hand bend and continue for about 50 metres.
(2) Leave the dirt road and take the small path on the left. Pass close to Cima a Forca and continue to the junction with the path leading to Punta Liagottu.
(3) Ignore it and turn sharply left. Reach a trail junction.
(4) Turn right, follow the magnificent Ostriconi Beach and reach a three-way junction.
(5) Keep to the right, leaving the return path on your left. Reach a new fork.
(6) Head right to reach Cala di Vana.
(7) Turn around and return to the previous fork.
(6) Take the small path on the right and continue to a fork where there are numerous small paths created by walkers.
(8) Go straight ahead to enjoy the magnificent view of a charming cove. Return to the path you took on the way there.
(5) Turn right and retrace your steps.
(4) Continue straight ahead and return to the initial junction of the large loop.
(1) Turn right and follow the dirt track back to the car park (S/E).