Uomo di Cagna, Granite mountain peak in Corse-du-Sud, France.
Two large granite boulders form a distinct human silhouette at the summit, reaching an elevation of 1,217 meters in the Montagne de Cagna range.
The mountain has served as a critical navigation landmark for sailors traversing the Mediterranean waters near the southern coast of Corsica for centuries.
Local songs celebrate the connection between Uomo di Cagna and Lion de Roccapina as guardians, with one watching the mountains and the other the coast.
The hiking trail starts from Giannuccio village, featuring a 701-meter elevation gain through varied terrain to reach the granite formation at the top.
The main boulder weighs over 100 tons and measures 10 meters in circumference, maintaining a natural balance on its granite pedestal at the peak.
Location: Corse-du-Sud
Elevation above the sea: 1,217 m
Made from material: granite
Part of: Montagne de Cagna
GPS coordinates: 41.56221,9.06466
Latest update: June 14, 2025 16:09
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.
Bath de Caldane
11.4 km
Figari Reservoir
12.7 km
Pont Spin'à Cavallu
12.5 km
Rinaghju
12.6 km
Fontanaccia dolmen
12.7 km
Stantari
12.5 km
Ortolo Reservoir
5.6 km
Torra di Caldarellu
10.9 km
Sartène Town Hall
10.1 km
Chapelle San Quilico de Montilati
9.6 km
Torra d'Ulmetu
11.8 km
Roccapina Lion
13.1 km
Chapelle San Agostino de Chera
12.5 km
St Jean (Plage de San Giovanni)
11.4 km
Tournant de l'Extrême-Sud
12 km
Chevanu
10.6 km
Église Sainte-Marie de Sartène
10.1 km
Scenic viewpoint
11.9 km
Église Saint-Martin de Sotta
11.1 km
Scenic viewpoint
12 km
Chapelle Saint-Sébastien de Sartène
9.9 km
Église Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul de Giuncheto
9.6 km
Échauguette de Sartène
10.2 km
Église Saint-Joseph de Muratellu
12.3 km
Église San Damiano de Sartène
10.3 km
Figari Beach
10.3 km
Murtoli Golf Links
11.2 km
Église de l'Annonciation de Pianottoli-Caldarello
8.5 kmReviews
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