9 Mountain Peaks to Explore in Corsica

The Aiguilles de Bavella are rocky spikes of red granite. The Bavella needles dominate the Col de Bavella at 1218 m, connecting the Alta Rocca to the east coast of Corsica. The massif is less elevated and yet much more frequented than that of the needles of Popolasca. The site is characterized by jagged peaks, large rock walls, and pines twisted by the wind.

Capo Rosso is the second westernmost point of Corsica, only passed by the satellite island of Gargalo in the Scandola nature reserve. It is a cape of pink granite accessible only on foot and topped with a Genoese tower. It is one of the nice trekking areas and also the view from here is truly mesmerizing.

Monte Cinto is the highest mountain on Corsica with a height of 2706m. It is the main peak that separates the Golo valley in the south from the Asco valley in the north. One of the main trekking and rock climbing locations in this area and offers a panoramic view of the whole area from the top of the mountain.

The Monte Incudine is a 2136 meter high mountain on the French island of Corsica. The mountain is the highest mountain that lies entirely in the department of Corse-du-Sud. The Monte Renoso and the south flank of the Maniccia (2425 m) at the Monte Rotondo are on the border of both departments. From the top of the mountain, one has a view of almost all the mountains of Corsica, and in good weather, Elba and the Italian mainland can be seen.

The Monte Renoso is the highest peak in the massif of the same name occupying the area between the neck Vizzavona and Verde. Culminating at 2,352 meters above sea level, it is located in the municipalities of Bastelica , Bocognano and Ghisoni. The Monte Renoso massif is the third highest on the island, after those of Monte Cinto and Monte Rotondo , in front of the Monte Incudine massif. it is also a new trekking destination too.

The Monte San Petrone is a mountain located in the department of Haute-Corse. The slopes of this schist massif are covered with chestnut trees returned to the state of the forest, which earned it the name of Castagniccia. One of the nice trekking destination and also a place which is blessed with natural beauty.

The Monte Rotondo is a top amounting to 2622 m above sea level. It is the highest point of the second-highest massif in Corsica. It is located in the center of the island between the pits of Talcini , Venaco , Rogna and Sorroinsù . The summit overlooks, among others, Lake Bettaniella, Lake Oriente and Lake Galiera. The Monte Rotondo massif is the second highest on the island.

Mount Paglia Orba is one of the most famous mountains in Corsica. it is an isolated massif, and dominates the west coast of the island; it is nicknamed the " Corsican Matterhorn " or even the "Queen of Corsican mountains". It is also one of the nice trekking destinations in this area too.

The Fango Valley was designated a biosphere reserve by UNESCO on1 st March 1977. Its heart is the Piriu Forest, made up of maritime and black pines as well as remarkable centuries-old holm oaks which are said to be among the oldest in the world. The Piriu yeuseraie has not been exploited since 1850. One of the nice trekking destination and also there is a beautiful river flowing through this area.