Col de Bavella & Aiguilles de Bavella
Col de Bavella
A mountain pass at 1,218 metres, with jagged red granite needles rising dramatically: the most spectacular mountain scenery in southern Corsica.
Col de Bavella lies at 1,218 metres. On either side of the pass rise serrated red granite needles (the Aiguilles de Bavella). Semi-wild pigs and cattle often roam the pine forests, and at the pass there is a statue of Our Lady of the Snows and a few restaurants. From here you can take a short trail to the Trou de la Bombe, or walk a section of the GR20 for views of the needles. It is also a popular spot for climbing and canyoning. From Bonifacio, the drive via Porto-Vecchio and Ospedale takes about 1.5 hours. The mountain roads are narrow and winding, and parking at the pass is charged in summer.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Trou de la Bombe
- Piscia di Gallo Waterfall
- Castellu di Cucuruzzu
- Lac de l'Ospedale
- Casteddu d'Araghju
- Porto-Vecchio Old Town
- Palombaggia Beach
- Santa Giulia Beach