Crêtes Loop

Hiking trails & Routes

France

Corsica

Crêtes Loop

Moderate

4.6

(67)

298

hikers

Crêtes Loop

02:25

7.81km

300m

Hiking

The Sentier des Crêtes is a marked trail that leads to the heights of Ajaccio, offering superb views of the city, the Mediterranean, and the surrounding peaks. This route forms a loop that takes the two variants of the official trail, one for the outward journey and the other for…

by Pays Ajaccien

Last updated: October 25, 2024

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Includes an off-grid segment

Navigation instructions may be limited.

After 2.26 km for 178 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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509 m

Ajaccio from above

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very, really very steep paths. You encounter loose rock, earth washed away by torrents and sometimes you need your hands to "wander" up and down.

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2.67 km

Chemin des Crêtes

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Beautiful moderately difficult loop overlooking Ajaccio and its superb gulf.

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3.80 km

Crêtes trail junction

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Here you have the choice to continue the walk towards the Sanguinaires. For more information, consult this route: komoot.com/fr-fr/tour/1746496125

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4.07 km

Superb view of the Pointe de la Parata

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Easy hiking trail that offers great views of the Bay of Ajaccio and the Point de la Parata as well as the coast leading there.

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7.81 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.02 km

1.38 km

211 m

178 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.73 km

1.29 km

563 m

211 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 19 October

25°C

17°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

May 13, 2026,Activité

Very nice tour, quite sporty on some very steep and rocky parts, but the effort is really worth it. Wonderful views 😍

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July 2, 2024,Ajaccio Viewpoint loop from city centre

Fantastic walk to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city...... Very quickly the noise of cars disappears to be replaced by the sounds of nature. A very nice country walk.

August 30, 2024

The Sentier des Crêtes is a marked trail that leads to the heights of Ajaccio, offering superb views of the city, the Mediterranean, and the surrounding peaks. This route forms a loop that takes the two variants of the official trail, one for the outward journey and the other for the return journey.
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