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Tafunatu

FR-194. Tafunatu is located on the peak of Capu Tafunatu, in Corsica island, Haute-Corse department of France at 2200 meters above sea level. This is the largest natural arch of France with a span about 35 meters. Visit the arch is challenging. It require backpacking, overnight stay on the mountain hut of Ciottulu di Mori and climbing a five meters chimney and exposed section. The large opening is eroded in the center of the peak Capu Tafunatu and it is a unique piece of rock in red porphyre formation (volcanic rock). IGN topographic map Top 25 number 4250 west Corte pleat C1. 





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