Monte Cinto, Mountain peak in Haute-Corse, France
Monte Cinto reaches an elevation of 2,706 meters above sea level, making it the highest mountain on the Mediterranean island of Corsica.
The first documented climb to Monte Cinto's summit occurred on June 6, 1882, when mountaineer Édouard Rochat led an expedition through the southern slopes.
The GR 20 hiking trail near Monte Cinto represents a fundamental part of Corsican outdoor activities, connecting multiple mountain communities across the island.
Visitors can access Monte Cinto through the communes of Asco and Lozzi, with the Refuge de l'Erco mountain shelter located at 1,751 meters elevation.
From the summit of Monte Cinto, observers can see Monte Rosa in Italy, located 405 kilometers away, offering an exceptional view across the Mediterranean.
Location: Haute-Corse
Location: Asco
Location: Lozzi
Elevation above the sea: 2,706 m
Made from material: rhyolite
GPS coordinates: 42.37971,8.94569
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:38
This route connects mountains, forests and valleys of Corsica. It links prehistoric sites, Genoese towers, nature reserves, lakes and remote beaches. The trails lead to archaeological sites, waterfalls and historical villages.
Lac de Calacuccia
7.9 km
Paglia Orba
6.9 km
Capo Tafonato
7.7 km
Cirque de la Solitude
3 km
Punta Minuta
2.9 km
Capo Bianco
4.4 km
Capo al Berdato
3 km
Capu Larghia
1.9 km
Capo al Dente
10.7 km
Punta Rossa
3.2 km
Refuge de l'Erco
1.8 km
Église Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul de Calacuccia
7.7 km
Église Saint-Jacques de Lozzi
6.2 km
Église de la Nativité de Casamaccioli
8.3 km
Église Saint-Jacques de Pietra-Zitampoli
6.2 km
Église Sainte-Marie d'Albertacce
6.5 km
Église Saint-Michel Archange d'Asco
10.8 km
Couvent Saint-François de Calacuccia
7 km
Capo di Guagnerola
10.2 km
Pont génois d'Asco
10.2 km
Capo alle Giargiole
9.3 km
Pointe Liciola
7.8 km
Église Saint-Sauveur de Corscia
8.4 km
Église Saint-Nicolas de Calasima
5.3 km
Église de l'Assomption de Lozzi
5.9 km
Chapelle Saint-Hyacinthe d'Albertacce
6.6 km
Cima della Statoja
8.4 km
Chapelle Saint-Pancrace de Corscia
8.7 kmReviews
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