Corsica · Hiking

Asco-Corscia Trail

An out-and-back trail, 6.2 miles each way (12 miles round trip) in Corsica, France.

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6.2 mi
round trip: 7,124 ft
climb: 6,035 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Asco-Corscia Trail is an out-and-back trail, 6.2 miles each way (12 miles round trip) in Corsica, France, inside Parc naturel régional de Corse. It runs between about 1,770 ft and 6,040 ft above sea level, with roughly 4,900 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Asco, about 0.6 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Capo Sellola, Monte Terello and Monte Padro. For camping, A Tizarella 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 Asco-Corscia Trail for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.