title: Monte Stello
text: # Monte Stello
  
  Monte Stello (or Monte Stellu) is a mountain in the department of Haute-Corse on the island of Corsica, France. It is the second highest point in the Monte Stello massif, which forms the backbone of Cap Corse.
  
  ## 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
  
  * Shelter near the summit of Monte Stellu
  * Monte Stellu seen from Cima à e Follicce
  * Hamlet of Silgaggia and crestline of Monte Stellu
  