Aiguilles de Bavella
Zonza, France
Red granite spires above a pass at 1,218 m, among wind-twisted pines. Short trails lead to viewpoints and natural pools; the road is narrow with wandering pigs.
The Col de Bavella stands at 1,218 m and links the Alta Rocca with the east coast. Above the pass, seven sharp granite pinnacles rise to over 1,600 m: the Aiguilles de Bavella (also known as the “Cornes d'Asinao”). The rock looks ochre to gold depending on the position of the sun. The highest spires reach about 1,850 m, and Monte Incudine (2,134 m) towers over the massif. Mouflon and bearded vultures live here.
The best-known waymarked day walk, to the Trou de la Bombe, starts at the pass, and the GR 20 crosses the massif. Access to the natural pools of Pulischellu and Purcaraccia is regulated from mid-June to mid-September, and canyoning is then possible only with a guide (as of October 2026). The D268 down to Solenzara winds for about 30 km. In season the pass is very busy.
- Nearest town
- Zonza, France
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 41.7950, 9.2240
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Camping La rivièreCampsite5 km from Aiguilles de BavellaTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- U Ponte GrossuCampsite9 km from Aiguilles de BavellaTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping U RosumarinuCampsite11 km from Aiguilles de BavellaTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Camping Côte des NacresCampsite16 km from Aiguilles de BavellaTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- U PinarelluCampsite17 km from Aiguilles de BavellaTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping FauteaCampsite17 km from Aiguilles de BavellaTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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FAQs
Where is Aiguilles de Bavella?
Aiguilles de Bavella is in Zonza, France, at GPS 41.7950, 9.2240. It is about 23 km from Porto-Vecchio.
Can you camp near Aiguilles de Bavella?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping La rivière, about 5 km away; within 25 km there are 42 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Aiguilles de Bavella?
Aiguilles de Bavella is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Southern Corsica: Bavella and the Alta Rocca.
What is there to see near Aiguilles de Bavella?
Places worth a stop nearby: Palombaggia beach (28 km), Filitosa (31 km), Rondinara bay (37 km) and Cascades des Anglais (37 km).
When is the best time to visit Aiguilles de Bavella?
The most pleasant months are usually May–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)