Monte Rotondo Explained

Monte Rotondo
Map:France Corsica
Map Size:260
Label Position:top
Elevation M:2622
Coordinates:42.2161°N 9.0581°W
Country:France
State:Haute-Corse
State Type:Department
Range:Monte Rotondo massif

Monte Rotondo (Corsican: Monte Ritondu) is a mountain in the department of Haute-Corse on the island of Corsica, France.At it is the second highest in Corsica, after Monte Cinto. It is the highest point on the Monte Rotondo massif.

Location

The peak of Monte Rotondo lies on the boundary between the commune of Corte to the north and east and Venaco to the south and west.It is east of the Punta Mufrena and northeast of Lac de Battomello.The mountain lies within and gives its name to the Réserve naturelle du Massif du Monte Ritondu.

Physical

Monte Rotondo has an elevation of and clean prominence of .It is isolated by from its nearest higher neighbor, Monte Cinto.

Hiking

A hiking trail to Monte Rotondo from the D623 road is rated moderate, and is in best condition from April to October.The return trip is long, with an elevation gain of .The hike is easy but long, and requires good physical condition.The trail passes the Lac de l'Oriente.It passes through a pine forest, maquis shrubland and over bare rocks.The view from the summit gives a panorama of Corsica, including Cap Corse to the north, Monte Cinto and Paglia Orba just opposite, Monte d'Oro, Monte Renoso, and Monte Incudine to the south, with the sea on the east and west sides of the island.