Monte Sant'Anghjulu – Sant' Antonino loop from Pigna

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Monte Sant'Anghjulu – Sant' Antonino loop from Pigna

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Monte Sant'Anghjulu – Sant' Antonino loop from Pigna

02:47

7.56km

350m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.54 km for 1.00 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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972 m

Corbara Convent

Highlight • Religious Site

The Couvent of Cobara is located between the two villages of Cobara and Pigna and is not open to the public.
However, its high tower rises into the landscape and offers a good orientation aid for hikes.

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1.41 km

View of St. Dominic's Convent

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From the convent you walk uphill along one of the typical mule tracks. It is always worth looking back. In spring, the blossoming of the plants in the maquis is indescribable.

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1.45 km

View over Pigna and the Couvent de Corbara

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From here you have a fascinating view over the villages of Pigna and Cobara, as well as the associated couvent.

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3.02 km

Monte Sant'Anghjulu

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The ascent is difficult and the descent even more (even dangerous), but the effort is worth it: Enjoy the exceptional 360° panoramic view at the top. In my opinion, it …

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4.24 km

Sarra Suvarta

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5.95 km

A Càba Cùra Café-Restaurant

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6.08 km

Sant' Antonino

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Very nice village in Balagne. Vehicles must be parked in a large paid parking lot. The place can be easily visited on foot.

Not every restaurant is really recommended.

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6.96 km

Superb trail near Pigna

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The place is located in the Corsican mountains at around 230 meters above sea level. Neighboring communities are Corbara in the north, Santa-Reparata-di-Balagna in the northeast and east, Sant'Antonino in …

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7.56 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.72 km

2.31 km

1.93 km

472 m

142 m

Surfaces

4.35 km

1.18 km

1.06 km

595 m

291 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (500 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Friday 16 October

22°C

14°C

31 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Comments

September 27, 2021,Korsische Nebelsuppe auf dem Monte Sant'Angelo

"Magnifique" should actually be the view from Monte Sant'Antonino. The atmosphere in the mist was also something special!
Well and the little villages of the Balagne are just wonderful. To stroll through the narrow streets and be amazed ...

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September 16, 2024,Monte San Angelo

San Antonino- Monte San Angelo- Corbara Monastery- San Antonino. Stop at the famous lemon juice inn.

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September 19, 2025,Monte San Angelo Runde

From the Corbara Monastery (parking lot) to Monte San Angelo (there are some easy scrambling sections at the top, but never exposed). Then to San Antonino (bar with lemon juice) – back to the monastery via the easy Camino. A beautiful route, although very hot today.

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