Punta Mora, Mountain summit in Corsica, France

Punta Mora is a 486-metre summit on the island of Corsica, about 6 km north of Ajaccio. The surrounding terrain is mostly hilly, with the higher Punta Pastinaca (802 m) 4.5 km to the southwest. The climate is mild, averaging 15 °C, and the slopes around the peak are covered by scrub and woodland.

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.

Punta Mora lies on Corsica, about 6 km north of Ajaccio, the nearest town. The surrounding slopes are wooded, and the peak rises 486 m, with Punta Pastinaca, at 802 m, standing 4.5 km to the southwest. The area around it is thinly populated, with roughly 129 inhabitants per square kilometre.

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.

Punta Mora lies only about 6 km north of Ajaccio, on the island of Corsica, and rises to 486 m. The higher Punta Pastinaca, at 802 m, stands 4.5 km to its southwest. The slopes around the summit are mostly wooded, with maquis and tree cover, and the area is dotted with rock outcrops, capes and bays.