The Agriates season follows the Saint-Florent shuttles: from 1 April to 30 September, with high season in July and August. June and September are the best compromise: shuttles running, warm sea, fewer people. In high summer, the heat is intense on this shadeless scrubland and the prefecture can close the tracks on days of very severe fire risk. Out of season, from mid-October to March, there are no regular shuttles: it is hiking time, on foot from Saint-Florent or the Ostriconi.
Key facts
- Saint-Florent shuttles: 1 April to 30 September; high season 1 July to 31 August.
- June and September: shuttles running, low-season prices, fewer people.
- Summer: tracks can be closed by the prefecture on days of very severe fire risk.
- Winter: no shuttles, hiking on foot, trails used by local people.
Month by month
| Period | Saint-Florent shuttles | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| November to March | no regular shuttle | hiking on foot, Saleccia campsite closed after 15 November |
| April to June | low season (€20 Lotu return) | Agriate Marittima lists trips from mid-April to mid-June at 11 am and 2 pm |
| July and August | high season (€22 Lotu return) | heat, crowds, possible track closures for fire risk |
| September | low season (€20) | shuttles until 30 September, sea still warm |
| October | late-season trips until mid-October with some operators | fire-use rules in force until 18 October in 2026 |
Prices: Spassighj’Agriate, 2026. Trip seasons: Agriate Marittima via Visit Corsica.
Summer: leave early and check closures
In July and August, the Agriates scrubland offers almost no shade and the shuttles fill up. The Casta 4x4 operator recommends early departures. Above all, the Haute-Corse prefecture can ban traffic on the Agriates tracks on days of very severe fire risk: on 22 July 2025, the tracks were closed from 7 am to 7 am the next day. In summer, the Corsican regional authority runs mounted patrols with the fire service, and its rangers inform visitors of closures.
June and September: the best compromise
The shuttles run at low-season prices, the sea is warm and the beaches are shared. It is also a good time for the coastal path, before or after the worst heat.
Winter: the Agriates on foot
Without shuttles, you walk in from Saint-Florent (Roya) or the Ostriconi. According to the Corsican regional authority, people from the neighbouring villages and Bastia walk, hunt and fish there in winter. The Ifana hunting reserve covers 1,121 ha. See how to plan your day.
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"From" prices checked on 9 November 2026 and may have changed.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit the Agriates?
June and September: the shuttles run at low-season prices, the sea is warm and the beaches are less crowded than in July and August.
Can you visit the Agriates in winter?
Yes, on foot. The regular Saint-Florent shuttles only run from April to September. According to the Corsican regional authority, people from the surrounding villages and Bastia walk there in winter.
Can the Agriates be closed in summer?
The tracks can be, by prefectural order, on days of very severe fire risk (as on 22 July 2025). The prefecture can also ban access to the massifs and trails during weather alerts.
Sources
Information checked against the sources below. Shuttles, tracks and prices change: confirm before you go.
- Spassighj'Agriate, shuttle seasons and prices (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- Visit Corsica, Agriate Marittima: early and late season (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- Corsican regional authority, presentation: winter use, summer patrols (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- Corse Net Infos, Agriates tracks closed on 22 July 2025 (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- Corsica prefecture, fire-use rules extended to 18 October 2026 (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- Camping France, U Paradisu campsite listing (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- Wikipedia, Agriates Desert: protection, Ifana reserve (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
