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Pianottoli-Caldarello walks
The Bruzzi trail
Visorando Member
2.94 mi
+266 ft
-266 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Pianottoli-Caldarello (Corse-du-Sud)
The Bouches de Bonifacio nature reserve.
Punta di Ventilegne circular route
4.95 mi
+282 ft
-292 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Figari (Corse-du-Sud)
A very beautiful circular route through the Figari countryside, allowing you to visit the abandoned hamlet of A Testa, stroll through peaceful marshes and sneak from beach to beach along the rugged coastline. This is the habitat of Herman's turtles, which in springtime resembles a flower garden overrun with wind-sculpted topiaries.
Beautiful, easy trails, accessible to mountain bikes.
Heritage trail: Les Orii in Monaccia-d'Aullène
2.61 mi
+348 ft
-331 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Monacia-d'Aullène (Corse-du-Sud)
This very easy short hike starts in Monaccia-d'Aullène and follows the heritage trail, which leads to the Mesolithic Orii, which have had many uses over time (farming, livestock breeding, bandit hideouts, resistance, etc.). The circuit also features old mill buildings.
__Please note__: although easy, this loop is not suitable for children or people with reduced mobility.
The Tower of Olmeto
2.45 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Corse-du-Sud
A short walk along the coast path from Furnellu Beach to the Tower of Olmeto and back via the same route.
This path is a firm favourite for families on Sunday afternoons. It’s a sandy, almost flat path and very easy to walk.
Depending on the season, you can pick myrtle, arbutus, juniper berries or everlasting flowers along the way.
From Étang de Ventilegne to Pisciu Cane and back
6.00 mi
+79 ft
-75 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Bonifacio (Corse-du-Sud)
A superb hike in the Bouches de Bonifacio Natural Park.
A refreshing walk along the coastline with a detour into the Étang de la Testarella wetland. It feels like walking through a landscaped garden filled with flowers in spring. A pleasant walk in any season. The return route offers a different viewpoint, preventing monotony.
Three and a half hours including stops for this walk, which is one of our favourites.
Once again, there is a wide choice of beaches and rocks. Can be combined with the Punta di Ventilegne circular.
Oriu Grussetu from Serragia
3.83 mi
+764 ft
-771 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sartène (Corse-du-Sud)
This hike, which starts on a track and continues along a pleasant path through the scrubland, will take you to Oriu Grussettu, a Corsican curiosity not to be missed.
Circular Omu di Cagna–Bocca di u Monacu–Gianucciu loop
6.99 mi
+2,690 ft
-2,690 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Monacia-d'Aullène (Corse-du-Sud)
This circular route takes you along the classic route to Omu di Cagna but extends the route as far as Bocca di u Monacu and returns via the other side.
If you follow the track carefully, you’ll be able to see the exact spot where you need to go through (and come out) to find yourself right at the foot of the rock, on the edge of the precipice!
A few technical sections – see Practical Information
Use of a GPS or the Visorando app is strongly recommended
The Uomo di Cagna
5.32 mi
+2,461 ft
-2,438 ft
4h 35
Difficult
Departure from Monacia-d'Aullène (Corse-du-Sud)
This is a round-trip hike that leads to a summit at an altitude of 1,217 metres. At the end of the climb, rising up from a jumble of black granite, stands the Uomo di Cagna, a balancing rock formation. The summit plateau offers a beautiful view of the southern coastline.
Loop from the Hermitage of the Trinity to Capo di Feno
4.96 mi
+896 ft
-873 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Bonifacio (Corse-du-Sud)
A beautiful circular walk, mostly along the coast, offering magnificent views of the cliffs of Bonifacio on the way there and back over the Gulf of Ventilegne. This is particularly recommended on windy days when the waves break on the rocky chaos of Cap de Feno with Sardinia in the background.
The hike starts at the Hermitage of the Trinity, a place to visit for contemplation with a Way of the Cross on mercy. Plan to go swimming in the wild coves.
Erbaghu Beach and Rocapina Tower
2.81 mi
+597 ft
-594 ft
1h 50
Moderate
Departure from Sartène (Corse-du-Sud)
The empty beach of Erbaghu is probably one of the most beautiful in Corsica and, incidentally, an extraordinary example of tafunate erosion. Return via the Rocapine Tower.
The Bitalza Sheepfolds at the start of the Col de Colombanu
6.62 mi
+2,388 ft
-2,388 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Sotta (Corse-du-Sud)
This fairly challenging but well-shaded walk offers magnificent views of the Gulf of Porto-Vecchio and the Sotta Valley. The sheepfolds at Bitalza are well worth a visit.
Madonetta lighthouse, Fazzio island, Paragan beach from Bonifacio
6.15 mi
+928 ft
-899 ft
3h 40
Easy
Departure from Bonifacio (Corse-du-Sud)
The path from Bonifacio to Strada Vecia, Madonetta is an old Genoese road paved and lined with low walls.
You'll discover the Madonetta lighthouse, the Fazzio cove and Paragan beach, with exceptional views over Bonifacio.
Circular via Punta di Pintone to Guincheto
3.12 mi
+764 ft
-768 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Giuncheto (Corse-du-Sud)
Short circular walk through the Corsican scrubland leading to the old sheepfold of Paccialu di a Sarra, then to Punta di Pitone (577m) where there is a beautiful view of the village of Giuncheto, the Ortolu valley and the Cagna mountain.
Castellu di Baricci (Foce Bilzese)
2.68 mi
+833 ft
-856 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from Foce (Corse-du-Sud)
A short hike through undergrowth, meadows and scrubland leads to the remains of Castellu di Baricci (beautiful ruins), whose original construction dates back to the 13th century. From the summit (519m) of this rocky outcrop, hikers can enjoy an exceptional panoramic view of the Ortolu valley as far as Roccapina.
The Capo Pertusato loop in Bonifacio
3.26 mi
+771 ft
-781 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Bonifacio (Corse-du-Sud)
This hike is located in the extreme south of Corsica, in the Strait of Bonifacio.
It offers views of the Lavezzi Islands and Sardinia, as well as breathtaking views of Bonifacio.
It takes you to two white sandy beaches, the deserted Cala Sciumara and the beautiful Saint-Antoine beach. You will cross the maquis and walk along the limestone cliffs with breathtaking views of the coastline and cliffs.
Between (1) and (2) see reviews
Two circular walks around Pertusatu
6.43 mi
+1,332 ft
-1,339 ft
4h 05
Difficult
Departure from Bonifacio (Corse-du-Sud)
This walk takes you to all the points of interest surrounding the Pertusatu semaphore station and lighthouse: beaches, coves, cliffs, caves… superb and unique spots that run along the cliffs.
The ancient road from Sartène to the Col de Suara
3.69 mi
+761 ft
-745 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Sartène (Corse-du-Sud)
Hike from Sartène to the Col de Suara along the old path linking Porti Vechiu to Sarté. Beautiful sections of this ancient route are still visible along the way. Return via the small D50.
