Aiguilles de Bavella

The Aiguilles de Bavella is a granite mountain system in southern Corsica with sharply pointed peaks rising above thick Mediterranean pine forests. The rock formations display jagged edges and crevices carved by wind and weather over millennia.

This mountain system formed roughly 290 million years ago during a major period of continental collision and was later reshaped by alpine geological processes. The granite bedrock gradually eroded into its distinctive jagged appearance over countless millennia.

The local population has long used these peaks as a reference point for navigation and territorial identity in the wider region. Over time, the range became woven into everyday language and local stories about life in the mountains.

The GR20 long-distance hiking trail passes through this mountain range, with mountain shelters situated at regular intervals along the route. Visitors should expect steep terrain and loose rocks underfoot, with conditions that can change rapidly depending on weather.

The granite peaks contain numerous natural rock arches carved out by erosion over time. These stone frames create surprising vantage points where hikers can look through solid rock to see distant views beyond.