Red needles
Sharp granite.
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The Aiguilles de Bavella are sharp spikes of red granite towering over the Col de Bavella on the French island of Corsica, about 41 km east of the Corsica hub in a straight line. The pass stands at 1,218 metres and links the Alta Rocca with the island's east coast. The massif is smaller than the Aiguilles de Popolasca but far more popular. At its centre are the seven towers of Asinau, the true needles, the highest being Punta Alta at 1,855 metres. Only Punta di a Vacca, at 1,611 metres, is accessible to ordinary hikers; the rest are for climbers. An alpine variant of the famous GR 20 trail across Corsica passes through. Sharp red needles rise above pine forest, with huge rock walls and pines twisted by the wind between them. From the pass, wide views open over green mountains and valleys to the sea on the horizon. It is a popular spot for hiking and rock climbing. Visitors drive up to the pass, where trails of different lengths start out among the needles and forests. The paths are rocky, so wear proper shoes, and carry water, as the summer sun is strong.
Sharp granite.
Shaped by wind.
Passes nearby.
Col de Bavella, southern Corsica, France
Yes, up to the Col de Bavella.
One is open to hikers; the rest are for climbers.