Return trip to Fiuminale, a village in ruins

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A shaded walk along the Canapajo stream to the ruins of the village of Fiuminale, a restored village accessible only on foot, by donkey or on horseback. Round-trip hike.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.39 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 302 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 302 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 464 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 162 m
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Description of the walk

Start near the Pont de l'Enfer, on the D330 road. Park next to the bridge, without obstructing traffic (no car park).

(S/E) Head uphill towards a restaurant and follow the Ruisseau de Canapajo on your left. Follow a stony path, leaving the restaurant on your left, and continue for approximately 1.3 km.

(1) Turn slightly right (do not take the ford on the left). Continue for 400 m, cross the small bridge over the Ruisseau de Fiuminale, then walk up to the village of Fiuminale, 500 m away.

(2) Enter through a gate (make sure to close it properly). Visit the old ruined buildings, the chapel, etc. The descent follows the same route back, taking care until you reach the Pont de l'Enfer (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 163 m - Pont de l'Enfer (Velone-Orneto)
  2. 1 : km 1.75 - alt. 268 m - Junction
  3. 2 : km 2.71 - alt. 463 m - Verstiges de Fiuminale
  4. S/E : km 5.39 - alt. 162 m - Pont de l'Enfer (Velone-Orneto)

Notes

Water point at the restaurant at the start.
Good walking shoes and walking poles recommended.
Clothing suitable for the weather.

Worth a visit

Pont de l'Enfer restaurant, water point and refreshments.
No shelter along the route, except at the ruins of the village of Fiuminale.
Village of Fiuminale: on 1 May, a procession takes place once a year for an intergenerational gathering and a sung mass at the chapel to revive the memory of this abandoned village.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 5 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
User 24133505

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful route, easy to follow with the Visorando map. Fortunately, because the signposting was poor. Quite a tough hike on the knees because there is a lot of climbing over rocks, so the descent along the same route is quite hard.

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njnrando
njnrando
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

1 - This short hike allowed us to discover the villages on the heights of Moriani, along a picturesque little road.
2 - The hike is nice, very shaded, and follows a small river where you can take a refreshing dip. A very pleasant morning.

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Olivier Poncin
Olivier Poncin
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely family walk, perfect even in summer, along the riverbank and through the forest to the village
https://youtu.be/_-9G3C4JKMU?si=xQKvNwRT...

A beer or other cold drink on arrival on a terrace with a sea view

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Annemargot
Annemargot

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Beautiful views. I

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Cds51
Cds51

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 19, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : Not used / Not applicable
Very busy route : No

A really lovely walk; the second half is quite a climb, so you do need to be reasonably fit. The view from the top is well worth the effort.

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