Short walk with marvellous views of the Balagne region
At the beginning of this route, you can enjoy a wonderful view of Monte Padru and Monte Grosso. Nevertheless, the panorama from Monte Tolu, embracing the Balagne region and wide stretches of the northwest coast, provides a climax to the walk and certainly counts as one of the island’s most beautiful.
Location: Speloncato, 553m, idyllic picture-book village in a panoramic location above the Balagne region.
Starting point: Bocca di a Battaglia, 1099m, mountain pass on the D 63 between Speloncato and Olmi-Cappella, lovely view of the Balagne region.
Height difference: D+/-300m
Grade: easy walk with short scramble at the summit. Long trousers more pleasant for walking through overgrown gorse.
Refreshment and accommodation: snack bar at the pass. Restaurants/hotels in Speloncato.
Alternative: from Monte Tolu you can climb in 1 hr. onto San Parteo, 1680m – the next prominent peak continuing along the ridge (cairns).
Map: IGN 4249 OT (1:25.000).
The full description of this hike is in the guide, opposite, available in all the bookshops and relay points of Corsica. To buy this book online, scan the flashcode with your smartphone or go to the link below:
http://www.rother.de/titpage/4907.php.
Available in French, English, German and Italian.
The full description of this hike is in the guide, opposite, available in all the bookshops and relay points of Corsica. To Buy this book online, click on the link below.
Available in French, English, German and Italian.
