Corsica · Hiking

Chemin de l'Arche

A 2.7-mile point-to-point route in Corsica, France.

Chemin de l'ArchePhoto: Alexkom000, CC BY 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
2.7 mi
one way
3,635 ft
climb
4,794 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Chemin de l'Arche is a 2.7-mile point-to-point route in Corsica, France, inside Parc naturel régional de Corse. It runs between about 1,510 ft and 4,790 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,640 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. It is on the edge of Corte. Peaks within about 3 miles include Punta di Zurmulu, Punta di u Corbu and Monte Cecu. For camping, Chez Bartho and U Sognu are within about 6 miles. There are 2 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. 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.

  • NearbyAsco-Corscia Trail · Chemin de Padule · Strada Antica A Gravona

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