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Ancien couvent Saint François walks
Nature, heritage and local character of the Oletta and Poggio d’Oletta plains
Association / Club / Walk leader
5.02 mi
+1,079 ft
-1,086 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Oletta (Haute-Corse)
Starting from the former Saint-François Convent, this walking route takes you, between the villages of Oletta and Poggio d’Oletta, to the remains of agricultural and pastoral areas from the recent past, as well as, much further back in time, the ruins of the San Petru di Mozenzana Chapel, dating fromthe 7th century. A leap forward to the18th century brings us to the events of 25 and 26 September 1769. Inscriptions on the south façade of the convent recall the tragic story of the Poggio heroine Maria Ghjentile, whose ruined house stands in the hamlet of Monticello. Returning tothe 21st century, walkers will have had the opportunity to discover, along the route, vineyards and olive groves – ‘the two pillars of the Mediterranean terroir’ – with a superb, multifaceted wine cellar serving as the highlight.
Walks near Ancien couvent Saint François
From Saint Florent to Saleccia via the coastal path
Visorando Member11.03 mi
+423 ft
-413 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Florent (Haute-Corse)
This coastal hike allows you to explore this desert via a very pleasant trail and swim in idyllic coves.
Chjassu Napuleone in Barbaggio
Local authority
1.86 mi
+79 ft
-761 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Barbaggio (Haute-Corse)
Starting from Barbaggio town hall (heading downhill), the Chjassu Napuleone crosses the village before entering a forest, where you can see old agricultural gardens on either side of the path. The richness of this route continues when you take the "imperial road" that gave the trail its name. Before becoming emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte is said to have walked this road.
The trail can also be taken in the opposite direction (uphill), starting from the bridge at the intersection of Strada San Petru and Strada Napuleone. If you are only doing a one-way trip, i.e. not returning, remember to leave one car at the starting point and another at the end.