Monte Cinto
Monte Cinto, Corsica's highest peak at 2706 meters, offers an epic climb from the ski resort of Haut-Asco. Follow the GR20 trail to the Pointe des Éboulis. All along the way, the scenery is majestic, typical of the high mountains.
The trail is very technical, especially when approaching the summit. Handrails have been installed to make it easier to get over the slabs and boulders, but some passages are vertiginous. The markings are in red and white (GR20) until Pointe des Éboulis, then red dots. This hike is an unforgettable adventure for mountain lovers.
More details on the hike
The hike starts at the Haut-Asco ski resort. You'll follow the well-marked GR20 trail (red and white markings) up to the Pointe des Éboulis, at an altitude of 2607 meters. After warming up on a false flat in the Carozzica forest, the climb begins and the terrain becomes increasingly rocky. Handrails secure the exposed passages.
Allow around 3 hours to reach the Pointe des Éboulis. From here, the summit seems to be within reach, but make no mistake: it will take you another 3 hours to reach it and return to Pointe des Éboulis. In fact, the terrain becomes very steep and technical, and the markings (red dots) can sometimes be difficult to spot. But the breathtaking views from the summit are a priceless reward for your efforts.
On the way back, you'll follow the same route as on the outward journey, so you can take in the breathtaking scenery one last time before heading back down to the ski resort of Haut-Asco.
➡️ Hiking parameters
➡️ Hiking parameters
➡️ Hiking parameters
More details on the hike
The hike starts at the Haut-Asco ski resort. You'll follow the well-marked GR20 trail (red and white markings) up to the Pointe des Éboulis, at an altitude of 2607 meters. After warming up on a false flat in the Carozzica forest, the climb begins and the terrain becomes increasingly rocky. Handrails secure the exposed passages.
Allow around 3 hours to reach the Pointe des Éboulis. From here, the summit seems to be within reach, but make no mistake: it will take you another 3 hours to reach it and return to Pointe des Éboulis. In fact, the terrain becomes very steep and technical, and the markings (red dots) can sometimes be difficult to spot. But the breathtaking views from the summit are a priceless reward for your efforts.
On the way back, you'll follow the same route as on the outward journey, so you can take in the breathtaking scenery one last time before heading back down to the ski resort of Haut-Asco.
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Let chance guide your steps: Each time you visit Horizonrando, you will discover a new selection of hikes in Corsica, chosen at random.
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