The peak of Monte Rotondo lies on the boundary between the commune of Corte to the north and east and Venaco to the south and west.

It is east of the 2,590 metres (8,500 ft) Punta Mufrena and northeast of Lac de Battomello.

It is isolated by 20.31 kilometres (12.62 mi) from its nearest higher neighbor, Monte Cinto.

[3] A hiking trail to Monte Rotondo from the D623 road is rated moderate, and is in best condition from April to October.

The return trip is 11.9 kilometres (7.4 mi) long, with an elevation gain of 1,510 metres (4,950 ft).