Punta di a Cuciurpula: in the footsteps of Lord Rinucciu della Rocca

This is an attractive hike due to the panoramic views from the summit (view of the Rizzanese valley, the Aiguilles de Bavella, the Gulf of Valinco, etc.) and from a historical point of view. Indeed, numerous educational panels, starting from the point (3), retrace the history of the lord of Rinucciu Della Rocca and his castle. The descent to the village winds its way through impressive granite boulders, once inhabited, in a forest of holm oaks that is as beautiful as it is mysterious.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 5.25 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 30 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 337 m
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    Descent: - 336 m

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    Highest point: 1,157 m
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    Lowest point: 851 m

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Description of the walk

You can park near the town hall in Serra di Scopamena. The trail is marked with small light blue arrows and cairns.

(S/E) Walk past the town hall towards Sorbollano and, 100 metres further down, take the road on the left that passes between an old bread oven (on the left) and a wash house (on the right). You can fill your water bottles here. Continue along this tarmac road and go around the bend.

(1) At the top of this slight climb, turn left before the house. You will come to a stone staircase. Take this path, which marks the start of the climb up Punta di a Cuciurpula. During this climb, follow the main path and the cairns marking the trail.

(2) Keep to the left and continue climbing until you reach the intersection with the Mare a Mare. Turn right towards Quenza to reach a small pass with a beautiful view of the Aiguilles de Bavella.

(3) Leave the Mare a Mare and follow the path on the right that climbs towards the summit. An information board marks the start of the path.

(4) The end of the climb is marked by a wrought iron statue of the lord. Turn right to reach the summit of Punta di a Cuciurpula.

(5) Turn back.

(4) Take the cairned path on the right, marked with a light blue arrow. You will then enter a magnificent forest of holm oaks and granite boulders. Follow the cairns carefully so you don't get lost.

(6) This point marks the information panel "A house in the Iron Age". Turn right onto the path that climbs again. Follow the cairns and small arrows. Cross a stream with a stone structure. Then descend following a dry stone wall that leads to a track. Continue right on this track, which turns into a tarmac road, symbolising your return to the village. Pass the wash house again and turn right at the stop sign. Join the main street and follow it to the right to the car park near the town hall (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 867 m - Car park
  2. 1 : km 0.47 - alt. 863 m - Stone staircase
  3. 2 : km 1.24 - alt. 969 m - Junction
  4. 3 : km 1.91 - alt. 1,039 m - Collet, path on the right
  5. 4 : km 2.46 - alt. 1,138 m - Pass and statue
  6. 5 : km 2.54 - alt. 1,157 m - Punta di a Curciurpula
  7. 6 : km 3.08 - alt. 1,041 m - Signpost "a house from the Iron Age".
  8. S/E : km 5.25 - alt. 868 m - Car park

Notes

Water points at the wash house fountain.

Worth a visit

At the end of the walk, you can continue along the heritage trail, which passes by an old mill, an oven, and more.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 9 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
User 3478385

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

perfect, we were alone, beautiful, peaceful route with no difficulties, beautiful panoramic views... Easy itinerary except at the end after point 6, we strayed from the path and took a while to find the route again, but the real-time visualisation helped us a lot...

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Guide Lolo
Guide Lolo
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This hike is truly superb and has three distinctly different sections: the ascent, the summit, and the descent. Be sure to keep an eye out for cairns on the descent, as it is easy to lose your way.

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Chapmarc
Chapmarc

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hike!!!! The blue arrow signs disappear at one point, but luckily there's Visorando!!!!!

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Iéna
Iéna

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike in a more remote part of Corsica. Beautiful views from the summit, which overlooks the surrounding mountains. The forest of trees and rocks that you cross on the way down looks like a haunted forest and feels like something out of a cartoon. We were completely alone throughout the hike!

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md.lefevre@orange.fr
md.lefevre@orange.fr

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent hike, mostly in the shade. Breathtaking panoramic views at the summit. The descent through the enormous rocks in the middle of the holm oak forest is absolutely magnificent and fascinating, but be sure to follow the trail either by the cairns or by the app, as it is easy to get lost.

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Toto003
Toto003
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike, mostly shaded. Gradual climb to the summit. Please note that the last section to reach the summit is marked as unpaved and difficult (but in fact there are several steps carved into the rock and handrails). Well worth it for the view!
The descent through the forest is quite long, so be sure to follow the cairns carefully as the markings are completely inadequate and you could get lost without them.

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Philippe Schwab
Philippe Schwab

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This walk took us 2 hours and 10 minutes and is ideal as a complement to another activity during the day (for example, we went canyoning in the morning and did this walk in the late afternoon). The climb is very steady, with superb 360° views and a completely unique descent through a forest full of enormous rocks.

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Vincent87
Vincent87

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Family hike done in early July in hot weather (Zonza 33°C). Perfect because the route is very shaded throughout. Superb panoramic view. And the descent (follow the cairns carefully) through the forest is a delight.

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yvan01
yvan01

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Shaded route with magnificent views at the summit.

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