Capu Purcile, Mountain summit in Corsica, France
Located at 339 meters elevation with coordinates 42.3559753 latitude and 8.5749373 longitude, Capu Purcile rises above the Mediterranean coastline of western Corsica.
The proximity to the Tour de Turghiu, a defensive tower from 1608, connects Capu Purcile to the maritime protection network established during Genoese rule.
Local shepherds maintained traditional shelters called pagliaghju near Capu Purcile, representing the pastoral heritage of Corsican mountain communities.
The 8-kilometer round trip hike to Capu Purcile takes approximately 4 hours, with the trailhead located 6 kilometers west of Piana village along road D824.
The granite formations surrounding Capu Purcile create natural viewpoints overlooking both the Nature Reserve of Scandola and the Gulf of Porto.
Elevation above the sea: 339 m
GPS coordinates: 42.35598,8.57494
Latest update: June 21, 2025 04:16
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