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Corte

Corsica, France · Europe

About Corte

Corte is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Morosaglia, 18km from GR20 Trail.

Corte is a town located in Corsica, France. With a population of 7,217, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Corte sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Corte to your route.

About Corte

The canton of Corte (Corsican: cantone di Corti, French: canton de Corte) is an administrative division of the Haute-Corse department, southeastern France. Its borders were modified at the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March 2015. Its seat is in Corte. It consists of the following communes:

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What are the best things to do in Corte?

Corte offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Corte located?

Corte is located in Corsica, France, Europe. The coordinates are 42.3096 latitude, 9.1492 longitude.

What is the population of Corte?

Corte has a population of approximately 7,217 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
7,217
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Corsica
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
42.3096, 9.1492

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Corte

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

GR20 Trail

Europe's toughest and most spectacular long-distance hiking trail, crossing Corsica's mountainous spine over 180 kilometers.

18 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Calanques de Piana

Extraordinary red granite formations plunging into the blue Mediterranean on Corsica's west coast, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

27 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Calvi Citadel

A striking Genoese citadel overlooking a pristine turquoise bay backed by snow-capped mountains in northwest Corsica.

43 km · about 50 min drive

national park

Scandola Nature Reserve

A UNESCO-protected volcanic peninsula accessible only by sea, with spectacular red porphyry cliffs and pristine marine ecosystems.

50 km · about 55 min drive

mountain pass

Col de Bavella

Corsica's most spectacular mountain pass at 1218m, winding through twisted granite needles and fragrant pine forests in the island's wild interior.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Corte

  • 57 kmCol de BavellaCorsica's most spectacular mountain pass at 1218m, winding through twisted granite needles and fragrant pine forests in the island's wild interior.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Corte.

Morosaglia

🇫🇷 France

19 km awayPop. 1,105

Linguizzetta

🇫🇷 France

27 km awayPop. 1,021

Cervione

🇫🇷 France

28 km awayPop. 1,589

San-Nicolao

🇫🇷 France

31 km awayPop. 1,462

Penta-di-Casinca

🇫🇷 France

31 km awayPop. 2,670

Vescovato

🇫🇷 France

31 km awayPop. 2,555

Santa-Lucia-di-Moriani

🇫🇷 France

32 km awayPop. 1,088

Calenzana

🇫🇷 France

33 km awayPop. 1,882

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