Alcudina, Granite mountain summit in Corsica, France

Alcudina is a granite summit standing at 2134 meters in the southernmost mountain range of Corsica and forms the highest point in the region. Steep rocky slopes and pine forests surround the peak and extend down toward the plateau below.

Alcudina, called l'Alcùdina in Corsican, meaning "the anvil", rises to 2,134 m between the communes of Zicavo and Quenza. It is the last major summit of the Corsican chain heading south, after which the range drops toward Bavella (1,550–1,850 m), Ospedale (1,200–1,400 m) and the Cagna mountain (1,000–1,300 m). It is often snow-covered until May.

The mountain's Corsican name, l'Alcùdina, means "the anvil", a reference to the shape of the summit. The plateau of Coscione below it is crossed by the sentier des Bergers, the shepherds' path, which links the bergeries de Chiralbella with Bocca di Chiralba and Bocca Stazzunara. The Asinau refuge on the GR20 sits southeast below the top.

Climbing to the summit is a full-day undertaking that requires stamina and good planning, with a mountain shelter available for those who need to rest overnight. Bring sturdy footwear, plenty of water, and a map, and plan to start in good weather.

The Corsican name Alcùdina means "the anvil", a reference to the summit's block-like profile. The peak is the last major summit of the Corsican chain heading south; beyond it the ridge drops through Bavella (1,550–1,850 m), Ospedale (1,200–1,400 m) and the Cagna mountains (1,000–1,300 m). Snow often lingers on the mountain until May.