Monte Cinto Mountain

Address: Monte Cinto, Corsica, France

Monte Cinto is the highest mountain on the island of Corsica with a summit reaching 2,706 metres above sea level. It forms the core of the Monte Cinto massif in the island’s mountainous interior.

The mountain is a popular objective for experienced hikers and climbers, featuring steep ridges and alpine terrain. Routes approach the summit from multiple valleys and require mountain equipment and good navigation skills outside summer paths.

Geologically the massif is part of Corsica’s highland backbone and displays rugged granite and schist formations typical of the island’s central range.

Monte Cinto sits in north-central Corsica within the island’s interior mountain region, accessible from mountain refuges and marked trails.

• Elevation: Summit elevation is 2,706 metres, making it the highest point on the island of Corsica.

• Plan ascents during Corsica's main alpine season (generally late June through September) when snow is least likely and mountain refuges are open; outside that window technical snow and ice are common.
• Approaches from the Asco valley and from GR20-adjacent trails are the usual routes-break the trip with an overnight at a mountain refuge and reserve refuge beds in advance during July-August.
• Summit routes involve exposed scrambling and route-finding; check recent local route reports and, if you're not experienced in high-alpine scrambling, consider hiring a local mountain guide.