Ostriconi - Cala di Vana

A short circuit in the Agriates Desert with little elevation gain, some shaded areas and a refreshing breeze from the sea. Pretty trails with beautiful views of the Agriates Desert and the sea. Shaded areas on the first few kilometres. The distance covered can be adjusted as desired by continuing along the path beyond Cala di Vana.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.76 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 282 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 279 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 209 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 8 m

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Description of the walk

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).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 57 m - Parking at the edge of the T30
  2. 1 : km 0.56 - alt. 57 m - Crossroads of the loop
  3. 2 : km 0.72 - alt. 16 m - Small path on the left
  4. 3 : km 2.47 - alt. 158 m - Intersection, left
  5. 4 : km 3.55 - alt. 59 m - Common junction A/R
  6. 5 : km 4.61 - alt. 69 m - Three-way junction
  7. 6 : km 5.1 - alt. 61 m - Common junction A/R
  8. 7 : km 5.37 - alt. 58 m - Cala di Vana
  9. 8 : km 5.98 - alt. 56 m - Path opposite
  10. S/E : km 8.76 - alt. 55 m - Parking at the edge of the T30

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 2 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
3.5 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
User 20858050

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

same comment as Isabelle Buellet

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Isabelle Buellet
Isabelle Buellet

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

We encountered various walkers/hikers on this coastal path. It was difficult to know who was following this route, either in its entirety or in part, by choice or by chance.
In any case, it is a very beautiful hike on varied and always surprising terrain in the Agriates desert. There are moments of slight hesitation when you come across other trails. Apart from this minor drawback, this sea/small mountain route is absolutely magnificent. A swim on the way back is very welcome in hot weather

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