Sant'Angelo from Silvarecciu

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Sant Angelo (1,200 m) is a peak located between Casinca and Castaniccia. At its summit, you can enjoy a 360° view of the sea, the Biguglia lagoon and the surrounding villages and valleys.
The hike takes place in the undergrowth, mostly under the protection of chestnut trees.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 6.81 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 30 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 549 m
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    Descent: - 547 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,211 m
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    Lowest point: 662 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Silvareccio (20215)
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    Start/End: N 42.450797° / E 9.410748°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 4349OT
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View of San Angelo
Cross at the fork

Description of the walk

The hike starts from Silvareccio. There are a few parking spaces opposite the start or along the road.

(S/E) The start is marked by a sign. Head north-east, open and close the gate, and the path branches off to the north-west.

(1) Be careful: just before a wet area (muddy puddle), take a path on the right marked by a cairn, which narrows. Be vigilant because the initial path appears to continue, with orange markings like the ones you have been following since the start, but it no longer leads anywhere. You will arrive at a dirt road.

(2) Continue straight ahead, towards the heights. You will arrive at the intersection with a path coming from Carogne.

(3) Continue on the right, still towards the heights. You will come to a sheepfold at an intersection.

(4) Take the path that climbs south-east, marked by a wooden cross. After a few metres, take the path on the left. Pass some rocky ground a few metres from the summit, taking care.

(5) Retrace your steps along the route you took to climb up to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 662 m - Silvareccio
  2. 1 : km 0.82 - alt. 799 m - Fork
  3. 2 : km 1.12 - alt. 883 m - Intersection
  4. 3 : km 1.98 - alt. 952 m - Intersection
  5. 4 : km 2.7 - alt. 1,035 m - Sheepfold, cross and intersection
  6. 5 : km 3.42 - alt. 1,211 m - Mont Sant'Angelo
  7. S/E : km 6.81 - alt. 664 m - Silvareccio

Notes

  • Pay close attention at point (2), where you should no longer follow the main path, but turn right.
  • The end of the hike is marked by orange markers on the trees. There are a multitude of small tracks on the ground, all leading in the same direction: the rocky scree.
  • The scree slope is quite steep: walking sticks may be useful, as well as good shoes and, of course, plenty of water.

Worth a visit

You may encounter cows, pigs and goats (often at the summit).
The magnificent view of the surrounding valleys and villages makes the walk particularly enjoyable.

Reviews and comments

4 / 5
Based on 10 reviews
Reliability of the description
3.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
3.4 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
User 26655995
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike, ideal in July as it is very shaded. A wide variety of landscapes and environments (scrubland, undergrowth, rocks, etc.).

Be sure to follow the pink/orange markings from the start, which run alongside the initial route.

A fairly technical hike but without any major difficulties. Magnificent views.

Well worth the detour and seems to be a must-see in the region.

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Gérard25
Gérard25

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

A pleasant, well-marked hike. The trailhead is just before the village café. Follow the pink markings along most of the route, as well as the cairns. The last few dozen metres are steep but not particularly difficult.
The view from the top of the mountain is superb. A beautiful hike.

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Frederico
Frederico

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

Anarchic multi-coloured markings; follow the pink markings, which sometimes run parallel to and sometimes cross the original trail, but reach the summit. The view is superb but hard-earned, as the last 200 metres are steep.

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Patenmarche
Patenmarche

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant and well-marked hike, with no difficulties. There is a lovely stone picnic area just before the summit, with superb views from the top, and goats and pigs along the way. Chestnuts and hazelnuts galore...

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colasmar
colasmar

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

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

This hike is very pleasant, but the marked trail does not seem to be up to date.
There is indeed a red-marked trail, which probably comes from a running trail. For now, this is the trail we followed from start to finish, and I recommend it (it leaves the yellow trail for about 1 km). I have posted it for those who are interested.

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LAFAY
LAFAY

The Visorando route is not always very reliable. You need to be careful at certain junctions!!!
Otherwise, the view is beautiful.
I have asked you several times that I only want hikes in Corsica. Thank you.

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libeccio20
libeccio20
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Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

At the start of the hike, follow the orange markings, which were apparently created for a trail run. The route is easy to follow, while a yellow trail runs parallel to it on the right.
When you reach a pass and a cross in the middle of the path, do not follow the orange trail, which seems to descend via another path, but follow the yellow trail on the right. You will cross a beautiful forest and, after a short climb, you will reach the sheepfold.
The trail continues to the right, climbing steadily to the summit in 30 to 45 minutes.
For those who are tired, you can climb the mountain just behind the sheepfold, to the west. Easy to access, the summit offers a splendid view of the plain as far as Bastia. On the way back, when you reach the cross at the pass, follow the orange markings rather than the yellow ones, which are steeper and much narrower.

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cougoureux31
cougoureux31

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful, well-shaded hike, ideal for summer. For the first third or so, it is impossible to follow the Visorando trail, but a parallel path is fairly well marked (despite 2 or 3 hesitations). Magnificent view from the summit: best enjoyed on days with clear weather.

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Calvi revelata
Calvi revelata

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful hike sheltered from the sun, ideal for summer.
However, it is difficult to find the Viso Rando trail.
But there is a parallel trail that is fairly well marked.

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LAFAY
LAFAY

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

There is a lack of signage at certain junctions. Otherwise, the path is pleasant and well maintained.
There are beautiful views. Worth doing.

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Nicolas57
Nicolas57
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent three-part walk: climb through the forest, then along the ridge path and final ascent to the summit.
However, as other reviews have pointed out, the route doesn't work. But if you follow the yellow trail from the start, there's no problem. You stay below, about 100 metres below the trail. Follow the yellow markings, keeping to the right. Just be careful to turn right at the cairn. You will rejoin the trail after crossing the track. The path to follow is clearly marked on the map if you download it. So it's easy to find your way. Otherwise, it's a steep climb, but the view and the variety of landscapes are well worth the effort.

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