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Aléria walks
Mare è Stagnu trail
Visorando Member
4.65 mi
+148 ft
-121 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Aléria (Haute-Corse)
Located north of Aléria, the Etang de Diane is renowned for its oyster and mussel production. It is surrounded by wetlands and marshes that constitute protected areas, thus hosting large populations of sedentary or migratory birds and sometimes endemic species.
A walk along the shores of the Urbinu peninsula
Local authority
1.02 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
0h 30
Easy
Departure from Ghisonaccia (Haute-Corse)
Life is good in Urbinu: Corsica’s second-largest lagoon with a 200 m² floating raft. The Urbinu lagoon will surprise you with its peaceful and rejuvenating atmosphere. Discover its natural beauty and history through the outdoor educational displays created by the Conservatoire du littoral.
Pinia Forest: between forest, sea and lagoon
2.66 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Ghisonaccia (Haute-Corse)
Forest, lake and marine habitats provide valuable refuges for many birds, which find in Pinia a place to nest, overwinter or simply stop over.
The Casevecchie Trail
7.76 mi
+2,326 ft
-2,313 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Casevecchie (Haute-Corse)
Casevecchie is a French commune situated in the departmental district of Haute-Corse and within the territory of the Corsican regional authority. Formerly part of the villages of Noceta and Rospigliani, it belongs to the Piève de Rogna. This walk will quickly take you up to a ridge line, leading to the highest point, Punta Capizzali (728m), where the boundaries of three communes meet: Antisanti, Casevecchie and Vezzani (360° view, sea and mountains).
Tallone Trail
4.20 mi
+791 ft
-791 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Tallone (Haute-Corse)
The village of Tallone will charm you with its view of the natural heritage of the coastline, where the Tyrrhenian Sea meets the ponds of Diane, Urbinu, del Sale and Terrenzana.
The lower part of the village opens onto an imposing square where the Baroque church of Saint-Cézaire stands, its forecourt built with a particular type of rock called gneiss.
Its carved door and bell tower are truly admirable.
From Ghisonaccia to Serra-di-Fiumorbu
4.78 mi
+1,483 ft
-7 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Serra-di-Fiumorbo (Haute-Corse)
This hike forms an integral part of the Mare a Mare Centre route.
From flat terrain to mountainous areas, the route takes you past various bodies of water: rivers, natural springs of sparkling water (drinkable!), streams… You’ll enjoy a wealth of refreshing scenery.
Saltaruccio footbridge at the start of the route from Nazza
1.44 mi
+761 ft
-751 ft
1h 20
Moderate
Departure from Lugo-di-Nazza (Haute-Corse)
At the bottom of a remote valley between Nazza and Poggio-di-Nazza, you will find a footbridge spanning the Saltaruccio stream.
Children will find a lovely playground there amongst the pools.
This walk is of moderate difficulty due to the sometimes steep gradient, but it is relatively easy as it is a short distance.
So, you can easily do it as a family and plan a picnic.
Étang de Palo : à la rencontre de deux univers
3.05 mi
+3 ft
-3 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Serra-di-Fiumorbo (Haute-Corse)
Au Sud d’un chapelet de zones humides qui s’étend du Fiumorbu au Travu, l’Étang de Palo est une vaste lagune sédimentaire de 110 ha. Quatrième de l’île par sa taille, il a gardé depuis ses origines un caractère naturel. Palo accueille l’un des plus grands ensembles de sansouires de Corse (milieu limoneux stérile couvert d'efflorescence saline) avec une surface de plus de quarante hectares.
From Serra-di-Fiumorbu to Catastaghju
7.29 mi
+1,893 ft
-1,686 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Serra-di-Fiumorbo (Haute-Corse)
This walk forms part of the Mare a Mare Centre route. The Mare a Mare Centre route links the east coast at Ghisonaccia with the west coast at Porticcio in the southern Gulf of Ajaccio.
On the ridge between the sea and the Abatescu valley, you’ll discover varied landscapes as well as hilltop villages overlooking the sea.
The Zalana-Matra Trail
3.66 mi
+1,555 ft
-1,552 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Zalana (Haute-Corse)
Following this Zalana-Matra trail, you will cross a chestnut grove, then take a steep, sloping path that winds through thick scrubland and overlooks impressive precipices in places. Along the way, you will admire a very old mill, then cross an authentic Genoese bridge over the Bravone, the Alisu bridge. Then climb back up through a chestnut forest and finish your walk at the Matra cross (the return point of the hike).
U Castellu, Circinellu cave and Bocca di Ghjuva from Ania
6.38 mi
+1,709 ft
-1,683 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Serra-di-Fiumorbo (Haute-Corse)
Set off to explore U Castellu and the Circinellu Cave, a prehistoric site steeped in revolutionary history from the time of Paoli. Then climb up to Bocca di Ghjuva via the Mare a Mare Centre and, after passing Bocca di Minagoli, descend through a chestnut forest towards Ania.
The Pianellu Waterfall and La Punta di Caldane
8.47 mi
+3,757 ft
-3,740 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Pianello (Haute-Corse)
A little-known but magnificent waterfall. It is situated on the outskirts of the village of Pianello on the D16, on the road to Matra, just past the bridge. It is an oasis of coolness and flows in the shade of trees so leafy that they barely let any sunlight through.
Next comes Punta di Caldane, offering a magnificent view of the sea, passing through the forgotten hamlet of Saint-Vincent and its chapel, then the I Peri sheepfolds. You can, of course (!!), shorten the walk.
The Erbajolo Heritage Trail
Association / Club / Walk leader
3.31 mi
+846 ft
-843 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Erbajolo (Haute-Corse)
This trail will take you through time in search of what life was like a few decades ago in this wonderful part of Corsica.
The scenery is beautiful and the course is very pleasant...
Da U Pinu a U piralzu (From Bread to Alder) starting from Solaro
2.46 mi
+492 ft
-492 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Haute-Corse
Starting from Solaro, walk through the forest. Focus mainly on discovering the flora.
The route is suitable for different audiences, fun and family-friendly, punctuated by several workshops, and focuses on discovering the riches of the heritage and preserving biodiversity.
