The Monte Cinto massif is one of the main massifs in the island of Corsica, France, taking its name from the highest mountain in Corsica, Monte Cinto.
It is the northernmost and highest of the four massifs that form the spine of the island.
The massif is mostly in the Haute-Corse department, but the southwest of the massif is in the Corse-du-Sud department.
Monte Cinto from Capu Biancu (2,562 m)
Penna Rossa and Capu Biancu from Custera
Monte Cinto from Capu Biancu
Pioggiola view of San Parteo
A massif is a principal mountain mass, such as a compact portion of a mountain range, containing one or more summits. In mountaineering literature, a massif is frequently used to denote the main mass of an individual mountain.
Aerial view of Mont Blanc massif, an example of a massif and also the highest summit in the Alps.
Panorama of Pirin Mountain massif, Bulgaria
Gran Sasso d'Italia massif seen from an airplane. Part of the Apennine Mountains, it is located in the Abruzzo region of Italy.