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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.
Pinia Forest: between forest, sea and lagoon
Local authority
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.
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.
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.
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).
The old Petra Rossa lead mine.
2.11 mi
+604 ft
-630 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Ghisoni (Haute-Corse)
The old Petra Rossa mine, known as the Finosa mine, opened in 1912 to extract lead, silver, manganese and iron ores, and was closed after the Second World War. Source: WikipediaThe Finosa mines extracted silver-bearing lead (galena, cerussite), zinc (blende) and copper (bornite).Most of the mining at La Finosa was carried out in open pits.Prospecting on the site began in the 1910s. Source: Ghisoni Civil Heritage.
Punta Cali Circular Route
5.20 mi
+2,274 ft
-2,198 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Vezzani (Haute-Corse)
Set off to explore this beautiful hike, which will take you to Punta Cali, a peak rising to 1,389 metres above sea level, marking the southern boundary of the commune of Vezzani and the western boundary of the commune of Pietroso. This trail alternates between forest sections with majestic Lariccio pines and more open rocky areas. It offers exceptional panoramic views, with a 360° vista of the island’s main peaks, numerous villages in central Corsica, the eastern coast, the Tyrrhenian Sea and the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago: Elba, Monte Cristo and Giglio.
Circular Padula via the Col de Foce d'Eria from Vezzani
4.47 mi
+1,483 ft
-1,467 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Vezzani (Haute-Corse)
This hike, starting from the beautiful village of Vezzani, will allow you to discover the beauty and diversity of the landscapes in a green setting. You will pass through chestnut groves and a magnificent Lariccio pine forest. You will enjoy magnificent views that will take your breath away.
Rospa Sorba circular starting from Vezzani
6.49 mi
+2,156 ft
-2,152 ft
4h 50
Difficult
Departure from Vezzani (Haute-Corse)
Starting from the square in front of the church in Vezzani, set off to explore the wild world of the Corsican maquis and the beautiful Laricio pine forest of Rospa Sorba. The route offers magnificent views of the east coast of eastern Corsica and the islands of the Tuscan archipelago, as well as breathtaking views of Corsica's main mountain ranges from Punta Tana and Punta Cali, located near the route.
Castelnuovo loop
5.58 mi
+902 ft
-899 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Vezzani (Haute-Corse)
From the church square, set off to explore the wild world of the Corsican maquis. You will walk along pastoral paths where you may encounter herds of goats and sheep, on the ridge separating the Tavignanu and Tagnone valleys. You will enjoy exceptional views of the surrounding mountain ranges and the island of Monte Cristo.
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.
Circular route starting from Cervione
5.87 mi
+2,287 ft
-2,290 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Cervione (Haute-Corse)
Located above Cervione, this hike offers a chance to admire varied landscapes and vegetation. The viewpoints, on either side of the mountains, also allow you to gaze from afar at built heritage, such as the Chapel of Scupiccia, for example, or the village of Santa-Maria Poggio. In the distance, out at sea, the Island of Monte Cristo can also be seen.
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...
The Undella Waterfall at San Gavinu di Fium'Orbu
4.33 mi
+1,765 ft
-1,739 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from San-Gavino-di-Fiumorbo (Haute-Corse)
You will be delighted to discover the surrounding high peaks; this path will lead you through a beautiful beech forest and to the foot of the Undella waterfall (Ondella waterfall).
From the Prati refuge to the Usciolu refuge
6.48 mi
+2,461 ft
-2,730 ft
5h 05
Difficult
Departure from Isolaccio-di-Fiumorbo (Haute-Corse)
Our eleventh stage on theGR®®20, this stage largely follows the ridges and peaks. Sometimes in the forest, sometimes in the open.
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.
U Saparghionu Cave via the heights of Chisa
4.94 mi
+1,732 ft
-1,752 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Chisa (Haute-Corse)
The walk to the heights of Chisa and the U Saparghionu cave is a short hike. Before setting off, we met Antonin, a village elder who speaks highly of it – a close-knit village that has lost its soul over the years. We also met two Brittany Spaniels who accompanied us throughout the walk. You’ll no doubt spot them in the village: true guides....