Corsica · Hiking

crete di u lotu

1.6 mi
round trip
1,543 ft
climb
5,019 ft
high point
Out and back
route

crete di u lotu is an out-and-back trail, 1.6 miles each way (3.3 miles round trip) in Corsica, France, inside Parc naturel régional de Corse. It runs between about 3,560 ft and 5,020 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,500 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Soccia, about 1.4 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Punta di Crusta, Punta di Bazzighera and u Favarone. For camping, Mini-camping Gite di a Rota and Acciola are within about 6 miles. There are 3 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.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at crete di u lotu for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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