Circular walk around Pioggiola in the Giussani

Date of your route : May 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

The second half of the circular path consists of a path that is difficult to walk on, barely visible and overgrown with brambles and broom. We ended up with numerous scratches on our legs. It took 2 hours to climb and 4 hours to descend.

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Date of your route : Sep 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A very quiet hiking trail and therefore not maintained. Remember to wear long trousers. We came across herds of cows on the paths and had to take detours off the trail to get past them. A bit of a let-down, although there are some lovely views all the same!
+1 point for picking porcini mushrooms with a local

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Date of your route : Sep 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy route to follow. Signpost at the start, orange or yellow markings in the upper section + trail signs along the route. Very stony; remarkable holm oaks and chestnut trees in the forest; a Genoese bridge before the climb. Beautiful views over the valley. Shorts are not recommended in the upper section; the path is somewhat overgrown with maquis vegetation, blackthorn, mulberry and hawthorn.
On the return to Ile Rousse or Calvi, the pretty village of Speluncato is well worth a visit, with its steep, narrow streets, houses built on the rocks and a lovely viewpoint at the top of the village. Bars on the square.

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Date of your route : Sep 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello everyone,
I recently had the opportunity to climb San Parteu starting from the Pioggiola cemetery, following the orange markings as well as the Balaninu trail markers (which were very handy, especially near the summit). My route went straight to the summit and back. My question is simple and concerns the circular route: roughly how much extra time should one allow to complete it? Is the alternative route starting from Bocca Battaglia more interesting and longer? Thank you

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Option to climb to the summit of San Parteo (1,680 m), a 2½-hour ascent from the chapel, including a 10-minute break at the Col de Alle Porte (approx. 1,280 m): total distance there and back 5.5 km.
Follow the yellow markings and “défi trail” signs, as well as a few cairns. It’s not easy – the climb is steep and you need to keep a close eye out for the markings. From the summit, there’s a 360° view: guaranteed to take your breath away.
Return via the same route in under 2 hours. Total distance approx. 11 km
Avoid the heat, set off early in the morning, the route is not very busy, let someone know you’re going out.

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Date of your route : Jul 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Stunning views, but some less-travelled sections where brambles are everywhere.
Trousers recommended.
Otherwise, a lovely walk

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Date of your route : Sep 26, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk at the foot of San Parteo under a slightly overcast sky – perfect!
(Don’t forget to put on some trousers before you set off!)

Thank you

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