The 9 most beautiful hikes to make in Porto-Vecchio

The hikes in Porto-Vecchio are among the most beautiful and varied in Corsica: in the mountains or by the sea, for the ride or trek, everyone finds his account.

Set at the bottom of a bay, on a coastline cut and punctuated with beautiful beaches, Porto-Vecchio, very animated in season, invites you to relax. Small easy paths allow you to walk on the Mediterranean background, with bathing breaks.

Above Porto-Vecchio, we change the scenery: the reliefs quickly gain in altitude, it is the area of the Corsican mountain, the Alta Rocca, with its odors of nature and its eternal serenity, with magnificent views of the sea... We quickly understand where this nickname is from, along the most beautiful hikes in Porto-Vecchio!

1. The summit of Punta Vacca Morta

We enter the lively of the subject, with a hike in Porto-Vecchio that climbs: the top of the Punta Vacca Morta , or Pointe de la Vache Morte. The Corsican version, whose path begins at the refuge of Cartalavonu, will be kept: on the way back, this walk requires a little effort, with a few steeper passages, on the very end in particular.

It is the price to be paid to enjoy the most beautiful viewpoint on the bay of Porto-Vecchio and the massif of the Alta Rocca: 360° panorama from the top of the Punta Vacca Morta !

2. The trail of the Piscia di Gallu waterfall

After Vache Morte, we go to the Pisse du Coq! The Corsican shepherds who walked the Alta Rocca had a lot of imagination... Another nice hike of Porto-Vecchio on the mountain side, whose waterfall of Piscia di Gallu is impressive with its 70 m high.

The path is not long, but a little accidented by place, before reaching this must-have site. To be seen in the spring, when the flow of the cascade is at the highest.

3. The tower of Bavella

The Alta Rocca offers many wonders to discover on a hike in Porto-Vecchio: the Aiguilles de Bavella are another emblematic example, and are among the most beautiful sites in all of Corsica.

The Bavella Aiguilles Tower is a rather technical path, which should not underestimate the difficulty, especially under the heat. On the other hand, you will be widely rewarded by beautiful landscapes throughout the route.

4. A stage of the Mare a Mare Sud

A hike in Porto Vecchio that crosses Eastern Corsica in the west in 5-6 days, the Mare a Mare Sud begins (or ends) directly above the city.

The first step consists of a beautiful ascent towards L’Ospedale, offering spectacular views of the bay of Porto-Vecchio, the Mediterranean, as you gain in altitude. You can continue to Propriano if the heart tells you!

5. The Rondinara Tower

The difficulty of this hike in Porto-Vecchio is minimal: it’s more about getting your legs down!

Just wait a little while in front of you, to fully appreciate the view of the Corsican coastline and the Mediterranean from the promontory, offering a breathtaking view of the top of its 56 m. Book also time to get to the water from the small crossed beaches on the way...

6. The Cavu Valley

We continue our hikes in Porto-Vecchio on the mountain side, exploring the Cavu valley this time.

The trail runs along in the first part of the Cavu river, pleasant and refreshing, very photogenic with its polished rocks, before going back through the maquis to take a little height (attention, it climbs!), and enjoy the view on the surroundings. The return is done in a loop to your starting point.

7. Zonza and Quenza via the Alta Rocca trails

A lot of hikes in Porto-Vecchio will make you explore the Alta Rocca massif, as it is the case for this beautiful course that crosses successively Zonza and Quenza: two stops to take a break on the terrace, and enjoy the tranquillity of the Corsican villages.

The path, largely forested, runs under the trees and crosses the river twice to get to the expense.

8. The Bomb Trou from Bavella Col

In the footsteps of the Bavella Aiguilles, this interesting hike in Porto-Vecchio offers an alternative starting from the Bavella Col. You pass through the pretty chapel of Sainte-Marie, following a shaded path through the rocks cut from the Alta Rocca. The landscapes are striking.

Attention: the bifurcation to the Bomb Trou, thus optional, can be a bit difficult with a vertical bar of 3 m to cross.

9. The tower of Fautea

A nice hike from Porto-Vecchio to combine the pleasures of walking and swimming. The entire site of La Fautea, preserved, is classified as Natura 2000. It is here that the Cavu River flows, which we have already crossed above in this selection.

The trail runs by the sea, to reach the Genoese tower of Fautea offering a beautiful view. Two beaches are on the hiking programme: the small beach of Lavu Santu, and the beach of Lavu Santu, both beautiful!