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Serriera - Ota
Visorando Member
6.71 mi
+3,241 ft
-2,375 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Serriera (Corse-du-Sud)
The route continues through the forest, leading to the famous village of Ota.
From Porto to Portu di a Castagna
3.83 mi
+266 ft
-302 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Ota (Corse-du-Sud)
This short hike allows you to explore the Marine de Porto (its streets, shops, mainly restaurants and boat trip sales, its Genoese tower), its port and beach, then follow this path to Portu di a Castagna.
The view from the pier allows you to see the whole of Porto Bay and, on the horizon, the coast of the Scandola Nature Reserve.
From Porto to Piana
6.34 mi
+2,690 ft
-1,260 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ota (Corse-du-Sud)
The Porto–Piana section is mainly in the shade. There’s a superb, unobstructed view of the Gulf of Porto when you reach the highest point of the walk.
Curzu - Serriera
4.75 mi
+1,414 ft
-2,008 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Osani (Corse-du-Sud)
A connecting stage entirely through the forest.
Capu San Petru from Ota
10.14 mi
+3,786 ft
-3,773 ft
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Ota (Corse-du-Sud)
A substantial circular walk starting from and above the village of Ota, offering views of the Porto valley from both the mountain and sea sides. Splendid views all along the way.
Ota - Vergio Pass
11.12 mi
+4,859 ft
-1,322 ft
9h 20
Moderate
Departure from Ota (Corse-du-Sud)
A magnificent stage featuring the Spelunca Gorges and then the Aitone Forest.
The Spelunca Gorges and the Zaglia Bridge from a bridge over the Porto
1.80 mi
+404 ft
-390 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Ota (Corse-du-Sud)
This route is shaded, making it ideal on hot days! It is suitable for children, who will enjoy playing in the water afterwards.
When you start the hike after the bridge over the Porto River, you will see signs indicating that the route is closed due to bad weather. These signs are old and there is no problem until the bridge. Apparently, there are landslides on the path after the Zaglia bridge towards Evisa.
From Tête de Chien to the Fortified Castle in Piana
0.73 mi
+299 ft
-312 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Piana (Corse-du-Sud)
Short walk in the Calanques de Piana, mainly through woodland, from Tête de Chien to a viewpoint overlooking the fortified castle.
Girolata
6.85 mi
+2,142 ft
-2,139 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Osani (Corse-du-Sud)
One of the most beautiful hikes on the west coast. It allows you to discover the Gulf of Girolata from the mountains.
Many visitors arrive by boat, which drops tourists off on the beach for half an hour. This route takes you along the coast, where you can discover the gulf, the fort and the beach as you turn the corner.
Take the time to explore Girolata, see the narrow streets and have a picnic on the beaches behind Girolata.
Punta Castellacciu and Monte Seninu
2.43 mi
+1,900 ft
-1,906 ft
2h 45
Difficult
Departure from Osani (Corse-du-Sud)
A short, enjoyable hike above Girolata with superb views.
The hike is technical and the climbs are steep, so you need to have strong legs!
Calanches and Piana Forest
5.81 mi
+1,909 ft
-1,890 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Piana (Corse-du-Sud)
While the Calanches de Piana are world-famous, the forest that surrounds them is much less so. This beautiful forest of maritime pines stretches out on either side of the rocky ridge that gives rise to the Calanches. This circuit allows you to explore it before reaching the main site.
The old mule track from Piana to Ota
1.95 mi
+518 ft
-512 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Piana (Corse-du-Sud)
This paved path, supported by a magnificent dry stone wall, can be considered exceptional for the quality of its construction. It was the only route available to those travelling by mule from Piana to Porto and Ota in the early19th century. The Piana-Porto road was only opened in 1850 by Napoleon III. From then on, this route was used for communication. Source: Piana Town Hall.
The return journey is via the Calanche di Piana.
Capu d'Orto from the Piana stadium via Foce d'Orto
7.97 mi
+3,041 ft
-3,038 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Piana (Corse-du-Sud)
A very beautiful hike above the Calanches de Piana, climbing Capu d'Orto via Foce d'Orto. Please note that a large part of the route between the two peaks is off the marked trails and involves some easy climbing. Fortunately, there are numerous cairns to guide you. The climb to the summit from Foce d'Orto requires sure footing and good visibility. At the summit, there is a magnificent view of the entire Gulf of Porto.
From Evisa to Porto
6.37 mi
+584 ft
-3,068 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Évisa (Corse-du-Sud)
For this last stage, as soon as you leave Evisa, take the discovery trail and descend the beautiful Spelunca Gorges. After the Genoese bridge at Pianella, you will arrive at the beautiful village of Ota and descend towards the marina at Porto.
Foce d'Orto
7.39 mi
+1,932 ft
-1,932 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Piana (Corse-du-Sud)
A lovely walk through the woods offering views of the villages of Ota and Evisa. It starts from Piana, a very pretty village with the famous Calanches.
This path is the old route from Piana to Ota.
Capu di U Vitullu starting from Piana
9.06 mi
+3,156 ft
-3,150 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Piana (Corse-du-Sud)
The summit of Vitullu is, wrongly, very little frequented compared to the nearby Capo D'Orto. Interesting if you want to be more alone.Vitullu (1,331 m) is slightly higher and offers a splendid view.At its summit is a pyramid, an IGN landmark.
Aïtone Forest, chestnut grove, waterfalls and pools of Evisa
3.96 mi
+823 ft
-814 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Évisa (Corse-du-Sud)
Along this fairly easy educational walk (with lots of interesting information boards), you will discover the hard life of the farmers of yesteryear in the midst of chestnut and Laricio pine trees. A magical forest where you expect to meet a fairy behind every patch of moss on a rock. Perhaps they have turned into pigs nibbling on chestnuts along the way. Further on, you will walk along the Aïtone with its pools (8°C!) and waterfalls... very popular in summer as it is accessible from a tarmac road. The best time to visit is October/November for the colours and manageable crowds.
Girolata - Curzu
6.25 mi
+2,936 ft
-2,100 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Osani (Corse-du-Sud)
This stage links the sea and its sea mist to the chestnut forest and its husks.
Bocca di Melza and the Parma sheepfolds
10.45 mi
+2,572 ft
-2,552 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Manso (Haute-Corse)
A beautiful hike through the Filosorma forest with a sublime view of the Gulf of Porto and the Piana calanques from the summit of Bocca di Melza, passing by the abandoned sheepfolds of Parma.
An impressive mule track on the approach to the pass.
A wonderful glimpse of this Corsica, steeped in history and boasting marvellous landscapes.
Apparently, in April you can find peonies at the sheepfolds.
Bocca di Capronale from the Fangu Valley
12.92 mi
+4,298 ft
-4,327 ft
9h 40
Difficult
Departure from Manso (Haute-Corse)
A hike that starts along the Fangu valley, climbs to Bocca di Capronale and descends via the transhumance trail.
In any case, do not attempt this if you are not used to covering this kind of distance and elevation gain.
