Punta Cuzzaniccia from Bocca di l'Aghja di Bastianu

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A quick and easy climb to a summit offering stunning views of the Gulf of Ajaccio and numerous other peaks. Very easy to access from the D302; after the village of Bisinau, park your car at the pass, at the junction of the roads leading to Filitosa or Albitreccia (Bocca di l’Aghja di Bastianu). The route starts on a dirt track. The return is via the same route.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.54 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,381 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,381 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 3,474 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 2,093 ft
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Description of the walk

Leave your vehicle in the car park at the Col de la Bocca d'Aghja di Bastianu

(S/E) With your back to the pass, follow the dirt track that starts to climb. Most of the route follows this track. Continue to the end.

(1) Continue along the path, turning left, and do not go through the gate on the right. You will soon reach a Fork in the road.

(2) Do not follow the cairn-marked path that starts on your left, passing under the trees. Continue along the path, taking the climb on the right. Walk to Punta Cuzzanicciu.

(3) Retrace your steps along the ascent route to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 2,093 ft - Bocca di l'Aghja di Bastianu
  2. 1 : mi 1.28 - alt. 2,897 ft - End of the trail
  3. 2 : mi 1.38 - alt. 2,992 ft - Crossroads
  4. 3 : mi 1.77 - alt. 3,458 ft - Punta Cuzzaniccia
  5. S/E : mi 3.54 - alt. 2,093 ft - Bocca di l'Aghja di Bastianu

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Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.2 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
User 29563826

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 08, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

No major difficulties on this short but fairly strenuous climb, which offers views of the whole of Ajaccio on one side and the snow-capped mountains on the other , which is slightly slippery on the way down

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Frederico
Frederico

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 04, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Elevation gain on a track: +420m from the start. At marker 2, follow the track to the right, keeping the cairns on your left, then follow the GPS track closely as you approach the summit. Once you reach marker 3, the view is superb, but the finish is somewhat spoiled by: an antenna, solar panels and a technical room; be careful as there are numerous cables around all of this. Use a landmark or follow the GPS on the descent at point 2; at point 1, watch out for the surface, which is slightly slippery

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auriat
auriat

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 04, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A superb walk along the coast and back through the maquis...
Signposts... in Corsica... are few and far between... Use Visorando!!
Paid parking.

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User 27662286

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The hike itself is fairly average, but this is compensated for by spectacular views of the Gulf of Ajaccio.
Bring a picnic to enjoy the view.
The elevation gain is intense but not particularly difficult, as the path is semi-paved.
We met a very friendly couple of fellow hikers.

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Alain Luque
Alain Luque

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The climb is quite steep (but there are worse ones) and you need to be careful on the descent (small slippery stones). At point 2, turn right, out of the woods. Part of the walk is through the forest.
Once you reach the summit, you are rewarded with a magnificent view of the Gulf of Ajaccio, the sea and the mountains.
We only met two other hikers (on a Monday in mid-September).

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bagui2a
bagui2a

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

What a wonderful reward when you reach your destination!!

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