Punta Mora

Punta Mora is a mountain summit in Corsica standing at 486 meters above sea level. The peak sits in the northern part of the island and offers panoramic views across the surrounding Mediterranean landscape toward the coastline.

Punta Mora formed during the Tertiary period through geological processes that also shaped other mountain ranges around the Mediterranean region. This mountain-building activity links Corsica's development to the broader Alpine system.

Local mountaineers maintain several unmarked paths to Punta Mora's peak, preserving traditional routes that have connected communities for generations.

The climb requires proper hiking gear and should begin early in the morning, particularly during summer months when temperatures often exceed 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit). Starting before dawn allows hikers to complete the route with daylight remaining.

The peak displays distinctive granite formations with erosion patterns found nowhere else along this northern coastal section. These geological features reveal how weather has shaped the rock over extended periods.

Location: Corsica

Elevation above the sea: 486 m

GPS coordinates: 41.97831,8.76246

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:25