Monte Stello
Location
The peak is roughly at the intersection of the borders of the communes of Olcani to the northwest, Olmeta-di-Capocorso to the west and Brando to the east. It is east of the village of Olmeta-di-Capocorso and west of the village of Erbalunga on the east coast.
Physical
Monte Stello has a prominence of 347 metres (1,138 ft) and an elevation of 1,306 metres (4,285 ft). It is isolated by 5.1 kilometres (3.2 mi) from the 1,324 metres (4,344 ft) Cima di e Follicie to the north northwest.
Monte Stello consists of Cretaceous ophiolites that were formed during the Alpine orogeny.
Hiking
The trail from the hamlet of Pozzo has a total ascent of about 1,000 metres (3,300 ft). It is long and takes about six and a half hours to complete, but is well-marked and not technically demanding. It runs through maquis shrubland. From the summit there is an excellent panorama of the north of Corsica.
Gallery
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Shelter near the summit of Monte Stellu
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Monte Stellu seen from Cima à e Follicce
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Hamlet of Silgaggia and crestline of Monte Stellu
Notes
Sources
- "Atlas thématique de la Corse. BASTIA 1/50.000." (PDF), brgm.rf (in French), BRGM - Service Géologique Régional Bastia, 1996, retrieved 2021-12-10
- "Monte Stello in Corsica", Hiking and Cooking in the South of France, retrieved 2021-12-08
- "Monte Stello, France", Peakbagger, retrieved 2021-12-08
- "Node: Monte Stello (1321573465)", OpenStreetMap, retrieved 2021-12-08