Bocca di San Pancrazio, starting from Urtaca

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A round-trip hike leading to Bocca San Pancraziu at 969 m via a well-marked track, offering lovely views of the Gulf of Saint-Florent and beautiful vistas of Urtaca and the surrounding mountains. No particular difficulty apart from a steady 3.5 km climb on the way there. A sign at the start indicates a 2 hour 15 minute walk to reach the destination. The walk offers little shade.

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    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.00 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,919 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,919 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 3,186 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,263 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Urtaca (20218)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 42.597379° / E 9.170921°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 4348OT
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Mulinu di Caprettaccio
Urtaca

Description of the walk

Parking is available along Via Orto Alla Canaletta.

(S/E) Descend to the old Caprettaccio mill (Mulinu di Caprettaccio). Then turn left after crossing the pretty little stone bridge. Here, a sign indicates Bocca San Pancrazu 2h15. Follow the yellow markings and cairns, keeping well to the right at thefirst junction to then reach the edge of the forest.

(1) Follow the well-defined track, marked by a few yellow markings and cairns. Pass through a gate, leaving it closed behind you. Continue uphill to reach the confluence of the Tramontaio and Rumbiccino streams.

(2) Continue to the left along the stream, then veer away from it to reach Funtana a u Chiarasghiu.

(3) Continue uphill to reach, after a few hairpin bends, the summit of Bocca di San Pancraziu.

(4) Return via the same route to the Urtaca car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,266 ft - Urtaca car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.32 - alt. 1,483 ft - Edge of the forest
  3. 2 : mi 0.88 - alt. 1,634 ft - Confluence of streams
  4. 3 : mi 1.69 - alt. 2,749 ft - Funtana a u Chiarasghiu
  5. 4 : mi 2.02 - alt. 3,186 ft - Bocca San Pancraziu
  6. S/E : mi 4 - alt. 1,266 ft - Urtaca car park

Notes

(3) There is a spring on the path at the end of the route (Funtana a u Chiarasghiu)

Worth a visit

(S/E) The old mill at Caprettaccio (Mulinu di Caprettaccio), the village of Urtaca.

Reviews and comments

4.9 / 5
Based on 3 reviews
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
Patrick2A
Patrick2A

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk along a well-maintained path; once at the top, there’s a beautiful view of the Agriates Desert and St Florent. Well worth a visit.

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philpier
philpier

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 17, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Stunning views.
The hardest part is getting there (it’s all uphill!)

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BEACASTA
BEACASTA

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 16, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely route to Bocca di San Pancrazio.

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