Carchetu circular

This circular loop can be done with the family, for example, or simply to discover the Orezza region on a short and easy hike. During this walk, you can discover the region's natural heritage (waterfall) as well as its architectural heritage.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.02 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 120 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 117 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 630 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 541 m

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Description of the walk

In Carchetu, leave the D71 and take the road down to the cemetery, where you will find a few parking spaces.

(S/E) Go through the barrier designed to prevent cars from passing and follow the path to the waterfall: remember to close it behind you. The path continues below the waterfall. Picnic facilities have been set up before the waterfall.

(1) Ford the stream and continue along the path.

(2) At the fork, turn right, then turn left towards the church. Continue left for a few dozen metres.

(3) Then turn right, pass above the church and reach a crossroads.

(4) Follow the path that climbs to the right and you will reach Castello.

(5) Turn right, then right again to reach the small car park at the cemetery (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 604 m - Cemetery car park
  2. 1 : km 0.57 - alt. 579 m - Waterfall, ford
  3. 2 : km 1.07 - alt. 605 m - Turning off to the right
  4. 3 : km 1.3 - alt. 630 m - Path on the right
  5. 4 : km 1.85 - alt. 565 m - Crossroads, on the right. Near the - Flum'Alto (fleuve)
  6. 5 : km 2.64 - alt. 586 m - Castello
  7. S/E : km 3.02 - alt. 604 m - Cemetery car park

Notes

In the village of Carchetu, you will find a bar/restaurant open in summer.

Worth a visit

The Church of Saint Bernardin in Piedipartinu is a must-see monument. The church, whose structure dates back to the late Middle Ages, was refurbished in the 18th century (paintings, high altar).
The view is also very pleasant during this short walk, which crosses or runs alongside streams.

Reviews and comments

5 / 5
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Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
Bruno 29
Bruno 29
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Thank you for this lovely little circular passing by the foot of a beautiful waterfall, with no notable difficulties.

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