Capo di Feno is a remarkable cape situated in the Bonifacio area of Corsica. There is a sensational circular walk that you can do around the cape, which takes in all of its unique points of interest. Part of this loop walk is a section called Sentier de Fenu, a track that connects the trailhead directly to the Capo di Feno Lighthouse.
In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about this walk on Capo di Feno in Bonifacio.
FYI – confusingly, there is another Capo di Feno in Corsica, near Ajaccio. Just to be clear, we’re talking about Capo di Feno in Bonifacio! To ensure the search engine robots don’t get confused, we’ll use the term ‘Capo di Feno Bonifacio Walk’ throughout this guide when referring to this walk.
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Capo di Feno Bonifacio Walk Overview
Capo di Feno is a natural haven, tucked away in the south of Corsica, just west of the town of Bonifacio. The circular walk around the cape twists through areas of dense vegetation and meanders along a rocky coastline.
Along this walk, you’ll enjoy both natural delights and historical attractions. The cape consists of magnificent orange-coloured rocks, which exceptionally contrast with the turquoise waters along the coastline.
Regarding historical sites, there is a lighthouse (Capo di Feno Lighthouse) and a chapel (Hermitage of the Trinity) to see along the route as well.
Without further ado, let’s look at the trail specs for this Capo di Feno Bonifacio Walk.
Trail Specs
- Type: Loop
- Distance: 9.5km
- Time: 2.5–3 hours
- Accumulated elevation gain: 300m
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Trailhead: Bocca d’Arbia (Google Maps)
- Map: AllTrails
FYI – this walk is also known as the Santa Trinità to Capo di Feno Walk, as the trailhead is located next to a well-known hotel called A Santa Trinità.
Stay at A Santa Trinità
Why not stay at A Santa Trinità? That way, you can simply start the walk from your accommodation, which features highly-rated villas and chalets.
Capo di Feno Bonifacio Map
As mentioned, the Capo di Feno Bonifacio Walk incorporates a track called Sentier de Fenu, which connects the trailhead to the Capo di Feno Lighthouse. This is highlighted in the image below.
Capo di Feno Bonifacio Walk Highlights
We’ll now run through the highlights of the walk. Beck and I chose to do the walk in an anti-clockwise direction. This meant we walked Sentier de Fenu first and then completed the remainder of the circular walk.
Truth be told, it doesn’t really matter whether you do this walk anti-clockwise or clockwise. The trail highlights below will reflect that we completed this walk in an anti-clockwise direction.
Trailhead: Bocca d’Arbia (Parking)
The walk starts in an area called Bocca d’Arbia, just west of the town of Bonifacio. There is a car park located at the trailhead for Sentier de Fenu, which is found next to A Santa Trinità.
There isn’t much in the way of public transport to get to the trailhead. So, we recommend driving to the trailhead to do this walk (that’s, of course, if you’re not staying at A Santa Trinità!)
Car Hire
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If you’re following in our footsteps and completing the walk in an anti-clockwise direction, you’ll join Sentier de Fenu from the car park.
Sentier de Fenu
Almost immediately after joining Sentier de Fenu, the trail enters a natural area teeming with greenery and wildflowers. The trail winds and undulates through dense pockets of trees and bushes.
As you approach the coastline, you’ll notice an increase in orange-tinged granite rock formations. Beck and I thought these rocks were incredibly beautiful, but rugged and harsh at the same time.
Unfortunately, we did this walk on our worst weather day we had during our 10-day Corsica trip. So, we spent a lot of time under the cover of trees, waiting for the worst of the weather to clear!
Feu de Fenu (Capo di Feno Lighthouse)
Eventually, you’ll reach the end of Sentier de Fenu, arriving at Capo di Feno Lighthouse, which is also known as Feu de Fenu and Phare de Capo di Fenu. The door of the 19th Century lighthouse generally remains open for visitors to learn more about its history. For us, the lighthouse also provided fantastic shelter from the rain!
Perhaps, just as impressive as the lighthouse, is the coastline that surrounds it. Once the rain had eased, we spent a decent amount of time exploring this incredible coastline.
Capo di Feno Bonifacio Beach
After exploring the lighthouse, we departed Sentier de Fenu and continued along the Capo di Feno Bonifacio Walk. At this point of the walk, you’ll follow a rocky and undulating seaside trail. One of the highlights is definitely Capo di Feno Bonifacio Beach.
Admittedly, given the poor weather, we didn’t stay for long and continued to the Hermitage of the Trinity.
Ermitage de la Trinité (Hermitage of the Trinity)
Located on Bonifacio Mountain (AKA the Mountain of Bonifacio), you’ll find the Hermitage of the Trinity. This is a 13th Century chapel, which was actually built upon remains of an ancient church, dating back to the 4th Century.
Archaeological and historical research has indicated that hermits once lived in cave dwellings carved into the granite above the ancient church!
The chapel holds high significance for the locals of Bonifacio and the people of Corsica. As a result, the site is now visited by pilgrims and holds processions to celebrate its importance to the Corsican people.
Given its height above sea level, the site also offers spectacular views of the Strait of Bonifacio and Sardinia’s northern coast. Given the bad weather, we missed out on these views. Still, we enjoyed visiting the site, given its historical importance.
After visiting the Hermitage of the Trinity, we soon completed the Capo di Feno Bonifacio Walk. Despite getting soaked through, we relished the adventure. Of course, with better weather, we’re sure that’ll make for an even more enjoyable walking experience.
Other Walks in Bonifacio
Thankfully, we encountered much better weather for the other walks we did in Bonifacio. Below are the best of the rest when it comes to walks in Bonifacio.
Strada Vecia Madonetta
Strada Vecia Madonetta is an excellent walk that explores hidden beaches and a stunning lighthouse, while also offering fantastic views of Bonifacio.
Read more: Strada Vecia Madonetta – An Excellent Coastal Walk in Bonifacio
Campu Rumanilu: Bonifacio Cliff Walk
Campu Rumanilu (AKA the Bonifacio Cliff Walk) is easily one of the best coastal walks in Corsica. By doing this walk, you’ll enjoy stunning views of Bonifacio and its white sandstone cliffs.
Read more: Campu Rumanilu – Bonifacio Cliff Walk (The Ultimate Guide)
Escalier du Roy d’Aragon
Escalier du Roi d’Aragon (King of Aragon’s Staircase) is a gnarly, steep set of steps and a prevailing trail carved into the cliffside of Bonifacio. It’s only a short trail, but the steps are extremely steep, so expect to be huffing and puffing, especially on the way back up!
Where to Stay in Bonifacio
Bonifacio is one of the most stunning places to visit in Corsica, making it a popular place to stay. During our 10-day Corsica trip, we spent three nights staying in the Bonifacio area.
As mentioned, for ultimate convenience, you could stay at A Santa Trinità, which is where the Capo di Feno Bonifacio Walk starts. But, if you want to stay in the town of Bonifacio itself, you may want to consider some of these popular accommodation options below.
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