Traggette sheepfolds - Lake Bastani

Hello Incantesimu
I have changed my assessment of the route's appeal: I was distinguishing between the path and its destination. While the end point is spectacular, I personally find that the approach is not exceptional because you are more preoccupied with watching your step given the nature of the terrain than with the landscape... For example, it is much less "rolling" than many sections of the GR...

I stand by my assessment of the difficulty. In the FFRANDONNEE practical guide to hiking ratings, level 3 technical difficulty is defined as: Route or section of route with at least one obstacle less than or equal to knee height. Foot placement must be adapted to the unevenness of the terrain. Footing should be placed on areas with the best grip.
That's level 3, right?
I know that "In Corsica, nothing is guaranteed and everything must be earned" because I live and hike there myself. But I sometimes see people venturing out in dangerous conditions, with little equipment, young children and insufficient water, etc., thinking that everything is within everyone's reach. I was applying the precautionary principle, you might say, and you would be right. The mountains must remain a place of enjoyment, but of sensible enjoyment...
Perhaps an additional level of difficulty should be added between "medium" and "difficult"?
Thank you for your feedback.

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Good evening,
Sorry, but the comments about the appeal of the hiking route do not match what is written in the text. I quote: " The destination of the hike, Lake Bastiani, is truly beautiful, and happiness and wonder await you, etc., etc." Why, then, is the appeal of the hiking route rated as " average"? It's incomprehensible. Just look at the previous comments. As for the rating: "Moderate" difficulty, the hike is not that challenging in itself; there are much more difficult ones, and I know what I'm talking about given my age, but I'm still in good shape. In Corsica, nothing can be taken for granted and everything has to be earned. As already mentioned last year (14/08/2019), the departure point from the Cassacie bridge is a different route (longer), and at the risk of misleading some hikers, you have to stick to this route, otherwise you have to take another one, which actually starts from the Cassacie bridge. Regarding the comments!!!! I had already asked the moderator to ask hikers to justify what they decide to post online.

Incantesimu

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Date of your route : Jul 21, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The destination of the hike, Lake Bastiani, is truly beautiful, offering happiness and wonder.
For the more adventurous, you can add the climb up to Renoso, which offers truly exceptional, breathtaking views, since the hard part is already behind you and there are only 250 metres of elevation gain left in a climb that is much less strenuous than the one you just completed.

Personally, I think that the "medium" difficulty rating may lead people to believe that many are capable of doing it, and I fear that this is not the case, especially for untrained walkers or families like the ones we saw there.
We found the climb to be 1. rather long (and we started very early!), 2. not very "rolling" as it was generally rocky, 3. poorly marked (a few vague purple markings and lots of cairns in all directions). In short, not very pleasant overall. As for the descent, it is just as challenging for the same reasons.
The "steps" are often higher than knee height, which for some people can be a real physical challenge.

In my opinion, the detour to the Traggette sheepfolds is of little interest: why not head to the Casaccie bridge on the D169 for the more adventurous?

Thank you for making all these beautiful routes available.

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Date of your route : Jul 04, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Good hike with an ascent from 1,600 to 2,080 metres. Option to climb to the pass at 2,200 metres.

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There are certainly several ways to reach Lake Bastani. But be careful if you choose to park at the Cassacie bridge, according to Copagama and a "shepherd", my route is no longer the same as the initial starting point. Everyone is free to choose their starting point. Personally, I've done both. If this is the case, you'll need to redraw the route from Cassacie Bridge so as not to mislead novice or experienced hikers.

Starting from Capannelle does indeed involve going back and forth to the Traggette sheepfolds, but that was my choice that day. On the other hand, if you start from Lake Nielluccio, the departure point is the Cassacie bridge. I have mapped out a route for this.

Incantesimu

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Date of your route : Aug 13, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

In my opinion, the AR to the Tragettes sheepfolds as described is not interesting, having tested it yesterday. If you fancy walking along part of the GR 20 trail through pine trees and scrubland (beautiful views though!), park at the Casaccie bridge on the D169 which goes up to the station and start your hike from there (advice from a shepherd I met).
It is also better to park your vehicle, if you are starting from the resort, in the upper car park (at the danger intersection sign, turn right). This avoids having to walk along a stony, steep and very slippery path for 100 metres, especially on the way back, and adds nothing to the route.
Don't hesitate to climb Monte Renoso, as the path is easy to follow and the view from this wide plateau is unique.

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Date of your route : May 16, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A beautiful hike to Lake Bastani (1,900 m), which is frozen for seven months of the year – yes, even in Corsica!
Description matches the site
Well done and thank you

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Date of your route : Aug 20, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Great hike
The climb to La Croix is a little more difficult.

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