From Corte to the Chjarasgiolu footbridge via Punta di u Corbu

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U Chjassu di San Teofalu

A lovely walk starting from the Saint Antoine chapel in Corte, offering beautiful views of the town and the surrounding area.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.62 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: No
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,480 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,289 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 2,831 ft
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    Lowest point: 1,352 ft
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Pointe du Corbeau
View of Corte

Description of the walk

Start at the foot of the Chapel of Saint Anthony in Corte.

(S) Take the path that starts between the chapel and a cross. After a short climb, head to the right until you reach a fork in the path. The markings are orange.

(1) Don’t miss the path on the left, which you must take. It climbs up to the foot of Punta di u Corbu.

(2) Do not take the path to the left; carry on until you reach a pass.

(3) Carry on straight ahead (leaning slightly to the left) to head down towards the Restonica. The markings are now yellow. The path continues through the pine trees.

(4) The Persighellu spring provides a chance to top up your water supplies;

(5) Continue downhill towards the Ghjarasgiolu footbridge in the Restonica valley (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : mi 0 - alt. 1,352 ft - Chapel of Saint Anthony - Restonica
  2. 1 : mi 0.14 - alt. 1,421 ft - Path on the left
  3. 2 : mi 0.59 - alt. 2,044 ft - Viewpoint
  4. 3 : mi 1.1 - alt. 2,474 ft - Small pass
  5. 4 : mi 1.21 - alt. 2,493 ft - Persighellu spring
  6. 5 : mi 2.27 - alt. 2,024 ft - Pine forest
  7. E : mi 2.62 - alt. 1,542 ft - Ghjarasgiolu footbridge

Notes

Small spring halfway along the route
This is a one-way route. Once you reach the footbridge over the Restonica ((E)), you can either return to Corte via the valley road (3 km – approx. 30 to 45 mins’ walk), book the shuttle bus (from 2 May to 30 September), or continue the hike towards Punta di Zurmulu (+3 hours, a fairly challenging climb).

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
Riri69
Riri69

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 17, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk with some beautiful views.
It’s shaded almost all the way, which makes it suitable for summer (we did it in the middle of August, setting off at around 9 am)
Well signposted (be careful at point 2 – don’t take the path on the right, despite what the signs say)
Not very difficult, though there are quite a few ups and downs.
You can have a swim when you reach the river.
We returned by shuttle bus (a rather uninteresting road).

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rando_gs
rando_gs

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant walk above Corte, ideal for a half-day outing and a warm-up.

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User 22849319

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

We did this trail on the recommendation of the tourist office, which describes it as easy. That's not entirely true, with its steep paths both uphill and downhill. But the view of Corte is splendid, as is the arrival at the Restonica. We didn't regret our hike, even though it's not a loop.

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Papin
Papin

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

In general, on all the tours I've done in Corsica, you'll need to go well beyond the level of difficulty indicated on the description, compared with tours on the mainland. Good to know for average or beginner hikers.
Having tested a few sections of the GR 20, you'll find the same difficulties on quite a few of the routes (of course not as long)
but just as technical.
Corsica is magnificent, but all you're doing is walking on large rocks.

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Shay
Shay

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 31, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

We didn't see anyone else during the month of July.
There were some beautiful views of the town of Corte.
The first half is very steep. The second half is very steep. Be careful, slippery ground.
A little reward on arrival though: a swim in the Restonica. Then back by road.

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Sandrine83
Sandrine83

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, true to the description. No major difficulties, although there is a fairly steep climb and descent. Wear good shoes and don't forget your walking sticks. Varied terrain and landscapes. A beautiful view of Corte and Boziu, then you drop down into the magnificent Restonica valley. From the Chjarasgiolu footbridge, you can easily reach Corte by following the road along the river. (Approximately 20-25 minutes)
This route is not very busy at this time of year, and you are immersed in nature just a few minutes from Corte. A real treat!

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