Capu d’Orto
Capu d'Orto (1,294 m) offers breathtaking views over the Gulf of Porto and the Calanques of Piana, and is certainly one of Corsica's most beautiful panoramas.
The hike is marked and takes place in the shade of the Piana forest for the first half of the route. After that, the trail becomes rocky and unmarked, but there are cairns to guide you. Expect to encounter a few boulder sections where you'll need to use your hands to progress safely.
More details on the hike
The hike starts from the Piana municipal stadium parking lot. Cross the soccer field to join the trail in the Piana pine forest. Follow the orange and green markings and direction signs. The climb is steady and does not presents major difficulties. Once you leave the forest, the climb becomes steeper and more technical. The cairns scattered along the path will help you find your way during the last hour of the climb.
The setting is magnificent, with the panorama gradually opening up over the Gulf of Porto. At the summit, the view is simply breathtaking: the Gulf of Porto, Capu Rosso, Capu di u Vitullu, the Cinto massif to the east, and in the foreground,the magnificent Pitons e Tre Signore (the Three Ladies). Take your time to admire the breathtaking natural spectacle from the top of Capu d'Orto, before taking the same route back down.
➡️ Hiking parameters
➡️ Hiking parameters
➡️ Hiking parameters
More details on the hike
The hike starts from the Piana municipal stadium parking lot. Cross the soccer field to join the trail in the Piana pine forest. Follow the orange and green markings and direction signs. The climb is steady and does not presents major difficulties. Once you leave the forest, the climb becomes steeper and more technical. The cairns scattered along the path will help you find your way during the last hour of the climb.
The setting is magnificent, with the panorama gradually opening up over the Gulf of Porto. At the summit, the view is simply breathtaking: the Gulf of Porto, Capu Rosso, Capu di u Vitullu, the Cinto massif to the east, and in the foreground,the magnificent Pitons e Tre Signore (the Three Ladies). Take your time to admire the breathtaking natural spectacle from the top of Capu d'Orto, before taking the same route back down.
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- Difficulty : Easy
- Duration : 2 h 15 m
- Distance : 4.7 km
- Elevation gain : 320 m
Capu di u Vitullu
- Difficulty : Moderate
- Duration : 5 h 30 m
- Distance : 12 km
- Elevation gain : 870 m
Capo Rosso
- Difficulty : Moderate
- Duration : 4 h 15 m
- Distance : 9.5 km
- Elevation gain : 570 m
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- Duration : 2 h
- Distance : 4.2 km
- Elevation gain : 160 m
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