Capiaghja Sheepfolds

A pleasant walk to the sheepfolds, amongst very affectionate donkeys and pigs that spend their time dozing.

Details

n°631722

Creation:
15 Jun 2017

Last update:
20 Jun 2017

Last review:
27 Jul 2025

Activity: Walking
Distance: 2.29 mi
Average duration: 1h 40
Difficulty: Easy
Back to start: Yes
Ascent: + 722 ft
Descent: - 722 ft
Highest point: 3,593 ft
Lowest point: 2,871 ft

Country: France
City: Bocognano (20136)
Start/End: N 42.093729° / E 9.101675°
IGN map(s): Ref. 4252OT, 4252OTR
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Description of the walk

Heading towards Bocognano, go through the tunnel and park at the Sellola Bridge, where there is a small car park on the right

(S/E) Follow the track leading to the dam and carry on to the gate. Do make sure you close it behind you.

(1) A sign points in two directions. Take the right-hand path towards “A Capaighja”. Cross a ford and continue along the narrow path beneath the pine trees, following the river. You’ll arrive at the Capiaghja Spring.

(2) Continue uphill towards the Capiaghja Sheepfolds, from where several walking routes are accessible at this point.

(3) Turn slightly to the right, cross the river and you’ll reach the metal bridge.

(4) Return via the same route to the Sellola Bridge (S/E).

Waypoints

S/E : mi 0 - alt. 2,871 ft - Car park at Sellola Bridge
1 : mi 0.15 - alt. 2,982 ft - Towards Capiaghja
2 : mi 0.92 - alt. 3,494 ft - Capiaghja Spring
3 : mi 1.04 - alt. 3,579 ft - Capiaghja Sheepfolds
4 : mi 1.14 - alt. 3,576 ft - Bridge
S/E : mi 2.29 - alt. 2,871 ft - Car park at Sellola Bridge

Notes

Just before the sheepfolds, there is a fountain.
Capiaghja Sheepfold
The path beneath the pine trees is very rocky; wear sturdy shoes to protect your ankles.

Worth a visit

(4) For thrill-seekers, head towards Bocognano to cross the suspension bridge.

Reviews and comments

3.8 / 5

Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
3.2 / 5

Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5

Route interest
3.4 / 5

Shay

27 Jul 2025 at 20:41 7200

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

Round trip hike. It's uphill on the way there and downhill on the way back. Not very interesting. Apart from two small wild boars, we didn't see any other animals.
The suspension bridge at the top left me with an injured hand (be careful where you put your hands on the iron cable).
There are two kennels along the route, and the dogs look aggressive but are tied up.

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Davigoal

16 Aug 2022 at 14:14 7200

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 16, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

It’s particularly interesting for seeing the many pigs and other farm animals.
A stony path through the forest, with a lovely view above the bridge by the pool (a 1-minute climb after the bridge).
It would be better as a circular pattern; it seems possible via U Castagna, but we didn’t attempt it as there was no clear path…

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woodymarc

26 Aug 2018 at 20:24 7200

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 26, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A short and easy walk, but well worth it. A truly unique opportunity to get up close to the animals.

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dreg63

26 Oct 2017 at 14:21 7200

Hello Bibi,
I completely understand your reaction; this is because the details on the page were corrected just after I posted my comment. I said the details on the page were far-fetched because they were as follows:
Duration: 2 hours 35 minutes, Ascent: 629m, Descent: 621m (I have a screenshot of the listing).
By the way, thank you to the person (an administrator? :-) ) who was quick to make the corrections; I’ll go ahead and amend my original post too.

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bibi

26 Oct 2017 at 12:15 7200

Thank you for your feedback, but for me, a 50-minute walk there means a 1 hour 40-minute round trip – 5 minutes longer than the advertised time!!!! That’s not far-fetched. It’s 2 km to the footbridge, making it 4 km there and back; the information sheet states 3.6 km. A 400-metre difference is a bit more significant, but GPS accuracy does sometimes need to be taken into account As for the elevation gain, there’s a 1-metre difference. I don’t see why you’re saying the technical data is completely made up...
Kind regards

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dreg63

23 Oct 2017 at 09:18 7200 • Edited: 26 Oct 2017 at 14:31 7200

Overall rating : 2.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 22, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing

The distance, duration and elevation gains stated on this page are completely made up. I can confirm the figures given in vevex83’s comment.
It took us 50 minutes to reach the bridge, walking at a leisurely pace (we’re not exactly keen walkers!). This walk has very little to offer. It’s an uphill climb from start to finish over large, rough stones, and the view is completely obstructed all along the way. The end point is a nice spot, nothing more; thankfully, there’s the river. The sheepfolds themselves are of no particular interest – just fences, sheets of metal and pallets. Fortunately, the animals are there: pigs, two donkeys and some cows. The cable bridge apparently serves only to amuse walkers and isn’t really decorative…

Edit dated 26/10/2017
The details on the page have been amended following my comment above; a duration of 2 hours 35 minutes and 629 metres of elevation gain were a bit excessive, as I’m sure you’ll agree. They now match what I observed on the ground, as vevex83, the previous reviewer of this walk, had also noted.

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vevex83

09 Aug 2017 at 17:49 7200

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 03, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

We went on a walk on 3 August 2017 very early in the morning because of the heatwave.
The owners of the sheep farm are very friendly, the cheese is excellent, the donkeys are adorable, and the pigs are less sleepy than they appear.
However, I’d like to correct the details as follows: (measurements apply to the outward journey)
The walk can be classified as ‘easy’ in terms of distance, which I measured (using Geo Tracker) as 2,080 metres to the suspension bridge.
The ascent took 55 minutes on a steep and very stony track. Keep an eye on the children if you’re taking them with you.
The walk starts from the car park by the bridge, which is at an altitude of 932 metres, and the suspension bridge is at an altitude of 1,145 metres, giving a total elevation gain of 213 metres.
If you fancy a dip, do take a swim above the suspension bridge… because the pigs are bathing underneath it!

Enjoy your walk