The Top 20 Mountain Passes in Corsica
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in Corsica and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.
Last updated: October 13, 2025
The Bavella massif is one of the most beautiful hiking and climbing areas in Corsica. The island's character is particularly evident in the consistently rough cliffs and striking summit shapes. Top!
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The Vergio Pass culminates at 1,467 meters above sea level. It connects Haute-Corse and Corse-du-Sud, as well as the two sides of the island, from the interior. It is one …
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With its 1,311 meters of altitude, the Col de Sorba is one of my favorite passes in Southern Corsica.
The surface is exceptional, as is the beauty of the landscapes. …
The surface is exceptional, as is the beauty of the landscapes. …
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Here you can (quite steeply) descend to the Lac de Capitello. From there theoretically to the Lac de Melo and from there through the Restonica Valley to Corte (long way)
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From here you have a magnificent view of the Paglia Orba and the Capu Tafunatu. The Refuge Ciuttulu di i Mori is now very close. There is the starting point …
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The most beautiful view of the Bavella needles. In the north-south direction, it is the last big breath of air of the entire GR20. Enjoy the heights, the clouds, the rocky points, they are definitely worth the time.
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The Marsolino pass is the first pass to cross from Calvi towards Piana. The lace-up descent of this pass is just exhilarating.
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La Bocca di Stagnu is an emblematic passage on the GR 20. This pass perched at an altitude of 2,003 meters offers spectacular viewpoints. In particular, you can see the …
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Coming from Asco, begins a long, exhausting descent to Tighjettu. Very steep and mostly against the sun. There is still a spring on the descent, which may be very welcome due to the long tour.
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Nice but exhausting tour. Beautiful views of mountain peaks and lakes.
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