112
European emergency number
Call in the event of serious danger, an accident or an urgent need for assistance, particularly in the mountains.
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Useful information in Corte
This page brings together the main contacts you may need during your stay in Corte: emergency services, healthcare, transport, the tourist office and public services. In a serious situation or immediate danger, call 112.
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Emergency numbers in Corte
15
Emergency medical service
For a medical emergency, sudden illness or an accident.
17
Gendarmerie or police
For an assault, theft, burglary or immediate danger.
18
Fire and rescue service
For a fire, accident or person in danger.
114
Emergency by SMS
For deaf or hard-of-hearing people, and for anyone unable to speak or make a call without putting themselves in danger.
116 117
Out-of-hours doctor
For a non-life-threatening medical problem when doctors’ surgeries are closed.
Remember: 15, 17, 18, 112, 114 and 116 117 are free. For a mountain emergency, call 112 directly.
Medical care
Healthcare and medical services in Corte
Corte-Tattone Hospital
Corte site
Avenue du 9 Septembre20250 Corte
The Corte site has an emergency department. In a life-threatening emergency, call 15 or 112 first so that you can be directed correctly.
On-call pharmacy in Haute-Corse
You can find the nearest on-call pharmacy through the Servigardes service.
Telephone service charged at €0.15 per minute. Online searches are free.
Local contacts
Safety and mountain rescue
Corte Gendarmerie Brigade
Caserne Porette20250 Corte
+33 4 95 46 04 81 Administrative number
For an emergency or an incident in progress, call 17 or 112 rather than the brigade’s administrative number.
Corte Mountain Gendarmerie Unit
Caserne Résidence Bertrand Porette20250 Corte
+33 4 95 47 71 46 Administrative number
This is an administrative contact number. To request immediate mountain rescue, call 112 directly.
Information and travel
Tourism and transport in Corte
Centru di Corsica Tourist Office
La Citadelle20250 Corte
The tourist office can advise you about sightseeing, hiking, activities, events and access to the different valleys of Central Corsica.
Corsican Railways station
Place de la Gare20250 Corte
Corte station is on the main line between Bastia and Ajaccio. Timetables may vary according to the season and day of travel.
Local administration
Useful services in Corte
Corte Town Hall
21 cours Paoli20250 Corte
The town hall can guide visitors with certain administrative procedures or questions about municipal services.
Corte Post Office
Avenue du Baron Mariani20250 Corte
Post office for sending letters and parcels. Check the official listing for today’s opening hours.
First steps
What should you do in the event of loss or theft?
Lost or stolen identity documents
In the event of theft, contact the gendarmerie to make a report. For a simple loss, first check with places you recently visited. For a French document, consult the official procedure on Service-Public.fr. Foreign travellers should contact their embassy or consulate after reporting the theft.
Lost or stolen bank card
Block the card immediately through your banking app or your bank’s emergency number. For a card issued abroad, contact the relevant bank directly.
Lost or stolen phone
Contact your mobile operator quickly to suspend the line. If the phone was stolen, locate and lock it if possible, change sensitive passwords and report the theft to the gendarmerie. Keep a record of the device’s IMEI number when available.
Practical guides
Plan your stay in Corte
Restonica shuttle 2026Access to the lakes and C13 timetable
Corsica train timetable 2026Plan your journey to Corte
Visit CorteHighlights in the town and surrounding area
The Studio Corte blogAdvice and ideas for your stay
Information checked in . Contact details and arrangements may change. Check official websites before travelling.
