Monte Grosso, Mountain summit in Haute-Corse, France

Monte Grosso is a mountain summit in the Monte Cinto massif reaching roughly 1937 meters high. From its peak you can see across the surrounding ridges and plateaus to the Mediterranean Sea beyond.

In 1768 Corsica passed under French military administration, and Monte Grosso gave its name to the former pieve of Pino. In 1790 the pieve of Monte Grosso became the name of the canton of Calenzana. In 1973 the mountain gave its name to the commune formed by merging Cassano and Saint-Rainier-de-Balagne, now called Montegrosso.

The mountain gives its name to the former pieve of Pino in 1768, to the canton of Calenzana in 1790, and in 1973 to the commune of Montegrosso, formed by merging Cassano and Saint-Rainier-de-Balagne. Six Balagne villages sit at the foot of its north and west faces: Moncale, Calenzana, Zilia, and Cassano, Lunghignano and Montemaggiore.

Several marked trails lead up the mountain, and sturdy boots and proper gear are necessary for the rocky ground. Weather can shift quickly in the peaks, so check conditions and carry warm layers regardless of the season.

On clear days the peak offers a rare view of both the highest peaks of the Monte Cinto massif and the Mediterranean Sea stretching beyond the foothills. This double perspective of mountain and sea appearing together is what makes the summit worth the climb.