Haut Asco is a ski resort in the Corsica massif, in Haute-Corse. The ski area covers 1 km of pistes between 1,440 m and 1,510 m, served by 3 lifts. Day lift pass 20€ per adult.
* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.
Haut Asco is a small family resort at 1,440-1,510 m at the foot of Monte Cinto (2,706 m), the highest point in Corsica. Closed from 1992 to 2015 following water damage, it is now the most modern resort in Corsica and the only one equipped with snow cannons. Its 4 runs (2 beginner, 2 main) are served by a drag lift, a rope tow and a magic carpet.
- At the foot of Monte Cinto 2,706m
- The only ski resort in Corsica equipped with snow cannons
- Reopened in 2015 after 24 years of closure
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Haut Asco is a modest-scale, under-the-radar resort: 1 km of pistes for an intimate skiing experience, far from the bustle of the big resorts. This is where you come for calm, authenticity and no queues at the lifts. Haut Asco has kept the identity of an authentic mountain village, far from the concrete resorts of the 1970s. People come here for the clean air, the unspoiled landscapes and a friendly atmosphere that stands apart from the industrialisation of skiing in some of the large ski areas. Haut Asco's modest altitude (base at 1,440 m, summit at 1,510 m) makes it sensitive to climatic variations. January and February remain the safest months for good snow cover. Outside this window, checking snow reports before you leave is strongly advised. With a day lift pass at just 20€, Haut Asco is one of the most affordable destinations in France. For families on a tight budget, or skiers who want to make multiple outings without breaking the bank, it is an honest and often overlooked choice. In short: Haut Asco does not compete with the giants of skiing, and does not pretend to. It is an honest, often underrated destination that deserves to be (re)discovered.
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
At this altitude, snow reliability depends on the conditions of the year. Check the state of the runs before you leave. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
