Corsica · Hiking

Sentier Botanique du Caracutu

An out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.2 miles round trip) in Corsica, France.

0.6 mi
round trip
1,309 ft
climb
3,372 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sentier Botanique du Caracutu is an out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.2 miles round trip) in Corsica, France, inside Parc naturel régional de Corse. It runs between about 2,780 ft and 3,370 ft above sea level, with roughly 360 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. It is on the edge of Santo-Pietro-di-Venaco. Peaks within about 3 miles include Monte Corbaia, Punta Cisterna and Punta di Capezzolo. For camping, Camping de Peridundellu and Camping Santa Barbara 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.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Sentier Botanique du Caracutu for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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