Approche Pointe 1693
An out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.7 miles round trip) in Corsica, France.
- 0.4 mi
- round trip
- 502 ft
- climb
- 5,402 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Approche Pointe 1693 is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.7 miles round trip) in Corsica, France, inside Parc naturel régional de Corse. It runs between about 4,900 ft and 5,400 ft above sea level, with roughly 500 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Lozzi, about 5.2 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pointe 1693, La Tour Penchée and Capu Borba. For camping, Bivouac Haut-Asco and Camping Monte Cinto are within about 6 miles. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Approche Pointe 1693 for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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