Calatoghju Circular Loop

This short circular route in the heart of the Bonifatu National Forest is perfect for exploring the area in a short space of time. The route passes by the ruins of Prince Pierre Bonaparte's castle and offers shaded passages. The route is marked in green.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.78 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 209 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 209 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 740 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 531 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the large car park opposite the inn. In summer, there may be a charge.

(S/E) Return to the road, walk about 50 metres to the right, then turn left onto the path to reach a crossroads that marks the start of several circular loops.

(1) Follow the green trail marked Cataloghju and turn left to hike in the direction indicated in this description. Pass the ruins of Prince Pierre Bonaparte's house and continue to Bocca di u Calataghiu.

(2) Take the path on the right towards Calatoghju, following the green markings. Go around Punta Calatoghiu on the left and you will come to an intersection.

(3) Take the path on the right, still following the green markings. Ford the stream, which is often dry in summer, and you will return to the starting point.

(1) Turn left to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 531 m - Car park opposite the inn.
  2. 1 : km 0.17 - alt. 549 m - Crossroads of the circular loop
  3. 2 : km 1.37 - alt. 706 m - Bocca di u Calataghiu
  4. 3 : km 2.38 - alt. 586 m - Turn right at the fork.
  5. S/E : km 2.78 - alt. 531 m - Car park opposite the inn.

Notes

There is a fountain at the start of the hike.

During the summer, ONF agents in the gatehouse welcome visitors and provide information.

Worth a visit

Below, the Figarella River is a great place for swimming in summer.

Several picnic tables are available at the start of this hike.

There is also an inn/restaurant on site.

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