Tower on the Capu di Muru peninsula in Coti-Chiavari

A beautiful hike from the hamlet of Cascionu leads through the maquis to the Genoese tower of Capu di Muru, from the top of which there is a magnificent view of the Anse du Cacao and the Gulf of Ajaccio. The westernmost point of Capu di Muru and its lighthouse offer a superb spectacle of chaotic rock formations that give free rein to the imagination. The Da Madonella chapel is also located at this extreme point. The return trip along the coast offers views of Cala d'Orzu.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 5.40 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 10 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 771 ft
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    Descent: - 745 ft

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    Highest point: 509 ft
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    Lowest point: 16 ft

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Description of the walk

Access to the starting point is from the RD155 at the Col de Filippina. At the hairpin bend, follow the signs at this intersection for Capu di Moru and Cala d'Orzu. Follow the small road to the junction at Punta Figoni and continue to the right. Go through a hamlet, staying on the small main road until you reach a T-junction. Leave the road on your left (Cala d'Orzu) and continue towards Monte Biancu until the end of the paved road. At the exit of the hamlet, after the last houses, park on a small sandy area on the left where the path begins.

(S/E) Take the dirt track westwards until you reach the barrier blocking the path.

(1) Continue on the main path until you reach an intersection. Take the track on the left that descends. After 300 metres, leave the path that branches off to the left and continue straight ahead.

(2) At the Y-junction, take the path on the right towards the Genoese tower (small signpost). Cross the undergrowth to the tower, where the summit is accessible by stairs.

(3) To leave the tower, leave the path on the left that you arrived on and take a track that climbs up to the right through the scrub.

(4) When you reach an open area with a house, take a narrow track to the west (small signpost indicating Capu di Muru). Continue through the scrub along this path, which leads to the coast and the tip of the peninsula. The route then stretches across the granite chaos and arrives below the lighthouse and the Madonella chapel. The return journey is easy along the coastline towards the east and Cala d'Orzu.

(5) At the T-junction, leave the path that continues straight ahead and start climbing the path on the left that leads up to the ridge.

(6) You will come out onto a wide track. Turn right and return to the initial Y-junction you passed on the way out.

(2) Go straight ahead to return to the starting point. You will reach the car park at the exit of the hamlet of Cascionu (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 358 ft - Parking area at the exit of the hamlet of Casci.
  2. 1 : mi 0.17 - alt. 410 ft - Fork in the road. Take the left fork.
  3. 2 : mi 0.85 - alt. 308 ft - crossroads of the loop
  4. 3 : mi 1.43 - alt. 390 ft - To leave the tower, take the path leading uphill.
  5. 4 : mi 1.64 - alt. 459 ft - Follow the path marked by a signpost.
  6. 5 : mi 4.09 - alt. 36 ft - T-junction. Take the path on the left up the mountain.
  7. 6 : mi 4.41 - alt. 371 ft - Crossroads. Turn right.
  8. S/E : mi 5.4 - alt. 361 ft - Arrival: car park at the exit of the hamlet of Casc.

Worth a visit

The climb to the top of the Genoese tower of Capu di Muru offers a panoramic view of the Anse de Cacao and the Gulf of Ajaccio. An external wooden staircase, followed by an internal stone staircase, provides access to the tower's watchtower platform.
The tip of the Capu di Muru peninsula offers a wild landscape and a jumble of granite rocks. The small chapel of Madonella faces the small beach.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 73 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
User 25643243

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 29, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, with a few slightly trickier sections among the rocks at the tip of the headland, but it’s absolutely stunning. It’s easy to find your way using a GPS tracking app, but don’t rely on signposting.

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lazzerini
lazzerini

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 25, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A superb circular loop, though not as easy as it looks from a physical point of view.
A magnificent rocky landscape by the water’s edge that you have to cross to reach the chapel.
You can take a dip near the chapel.

Downside: The tower is no longer accessible!
Since the tower is no longer accessible, the paragraph in the ‘Things to see’ section is now out of date.

And the route has changed slightly...
At the Y-junction (as noted in the description (2)), you can either continue to the right as on the GPS track and find yourself walking alongside a green fence and climbing a small rocky scree slope (rather than following a path all the way to the end), or take the path on the left and then turn right to come out opposite the tower. In any case, once you have your back to the tower ((3)), ignore the path on the right (as it descends steeply towards the sea) and follow the path opposite uphill, then ignore the path on the left. This will take you onto the correct path leading to (4).
Most of the small signposts are knocked over, have no directional signs, or are missing altogether.

Thank you for this suggestion

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User 18837051

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 16, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We did this hike in May; I think we passed fewer than 10 people in total. The first section is quite shaded at this time of year, as is the final climb to complete the circular route.
The scenery is magnificent and the path is fairly easy to follow even without a phone or map to hand.
A must-do!

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User 3507734

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike, with plenty to see. Make sure you wear good walking shoes, and walking poles will be a significant advantage 😂. Be careful in hot weather, as three quarters of the route is without shade. Make sure you take enough water with you

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Bertrand.S
Bertrand.S

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Be aware that there are many hazards, so please be careful.
A very beautiful walk, Genoese tower, Campo di Muru lighthouse, chapel... you're in for a treat!
Enjoy your walk, everyone!

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PHLNT72
PHLNT72

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A superb walk, best done when there is a strong westerly wind so you can admire the waves breaking on the rocky headland.
Some fairly steep sections along the coast require a minimum of caution.

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Michel3280
Michel3280

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

Magnificent hike. Breathtaking.
However, it is quite difficult when crossing rocky areas. Good physical condition is required.
The markers should be backed up by tracking on the Visorando GPS. A few cairns provide reassurance.
Please complete the markings on the rocks for dreamers and those who get anxious... (me? No, not me!)
Thank you for this masterpiece.

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macrostigma
macrostigma

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A hike to do again and again.
No particular difficulty and a feast for the eyes.

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Ulysse8837
Ulysse8837

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

a very beautiful route with lovely views of the Gulf of Ajaccio to the north and the Gulf of Valinco to the south. Not very busy in the early morning, a little busier later on. In addition to the Genoese tower, which is unfortunately closed to visitors for safety reasons, there are beautiful rock formations to the south. No particular difficulty

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User 27662286

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful hike, but the heat makes it difficult. (From 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in mid-September for us, we're pretty slow.)
This is a circuit for regular hikers or athletes, with large rocks that serve as steps.
The scenery is wild and splendid, and we had a wonderful (and hot) time!

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marcbi91
marcbi91

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

In summer, do this very early in the morning to avoid the midday heat. Bring water.
There are a few tricky sections near the rockfall at the end of the cape. Please take care.
There are some beautiful panoramic views.

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dcava
dcava

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Completed in early August, setting off at 5.30pm to avoid the heat and returning to the car in the moonlight after a picnic.
Very pretty trail, varied with forest and coastline. Allow 3½ hours for a leisurely walk.

Rant: Capo di Moru is not supposed to be a giant toilet, and toilet paper does not disappear into thin air. So do your business before you leave, or if you have diarrhoea or ladies need to wipe, at least take your toilet paper and tissues with you.

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nathroeck
nathroeck

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Magnificent hike. Fairly shaded overall. The arrival at the coastline is breathtaking. To be done again and again!

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User 3824200

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hike. The route is not suitable for people who are new to hiking.

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KIKEL
KIKEL

Hello

Nice hike, but quite difficult in some areas, especially for beginners.
According to our watches:
9.67 km
3 hours 35
Elevation gain: 336 m

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