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Gulf of Girolata – View of Girolata Bay loop from Girolata

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Gulf of Girolata – View of Girolata Bay loop from Girolata

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Gulf of Girolata – View of Girolata Bay loop from Girolata

03:23

9.48km

490m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: August 21, 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 6.86 km for 171 m

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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528 m

View of Girolata and its fortress

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful bay - accessible only on foot or by boat.

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602 m

View of Girolata harbour

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Very nice destination, but you should only expect a nice stop in the season.

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1.65 km

Bocca di Tirra

Viewpoint

6.07 km

Gulf of Girolata

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The Gulf of Girolata in Corsica is a miniature replica of the Gulf of Porto, located right next door. It is bordered by very large red cliffs of more than …

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6.89 km

Tuara Beach

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Tura beach is one of the wildest beaches in the Gulf of Porto. Located between the villages of Girolata and Osani, this beautiful cove is nestled in the heart of a pretty maquis.

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7.10 km

Postman's Path (Chemin du Facteur)

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An attractive alternative for sure-footed hikers. Less altitude difference than the normal route!

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8.26 km

View of Girolata Bay

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From here it is about 1.4 km to Girolata

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8.62 km

Coastal trail with a view of Girolata harbor

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Wonderful narrow hiking trail along the rocky coast. Without hiking shoes we would not have liked to walk along here with our children.

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9.09 km

Focaghia Beach

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Nice beach very close to Girolata.

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9.48 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.20 km

2.04 km

231 m

Surfaces

9.06 km

415 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 2 September

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Comments

July 2, 2023,Da Col la Croix a Girolata anello

We left to go to Tuara beach passing by
Path below, once we arrived we left for Girolata along the Mari e Monti path (very
Challenging) , looped back with Guy Le Facteur's coastal path. It takes good training, some exposed points. I recommend a light backpack and plenty of water.

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May 12, 2025,Sentier des facteurs - golfe de Girolata

A demanding hike with a significant elevation gain, but the Gulf of Girolatta is the reward... it's magnificent

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June 22, 2024,Tour nach Girolata

On the hike, the coastal path should be chosen as the way to Girolata. During the hike, you have a beautiful view of Girolata, the sun at your back and perfect light for taking photos.
On the way back, you should plan some time for a refreshing dip in the sea

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May 31, 2025,Girolata_Rother 20

Very nice little place with 8 inhabitants and lots of tourism.

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June 10, 2025,Girolata vom Col de la Croix

It looks like a short hike, but it was actually quite a sweaty climb, as we only started around midday. The Postman's Trail is definitely more varied than the steep section of the Mare et Monti. We both hiked in the sun ☀️, and to make matters worse, Komoot was acting up a bit, or the app user was just …

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Gulf of Girolata – View of Girolata Bay loop from Girolata

View of Girolata and its fortress

View of Girolata harbour

Gulf of Girolata

Tuara Beach

Postman's Path (Chemin du Facteur)

View of Girolata Bay

Coastal trail with a view of Girolata harbor

Focaghia Beach

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