Castelnuovo loop

Park in the church square.

(S/E) The trail starts at the top of the square, on the right between the houses, indicated by a sign and blue paint markings.

(1) Take the alley on the right, under the footbridge, and continue on the main path until you reach a crossroads.

(2) Turn right towards the east and join the D43.

(3) Take the D43 on the right, follow the blue markings for about 500 m until you reach a trail on the left.

(4) Leave the D43 and take the path on the left through the scrub, heading north at first, then north-west, until you rejoin the D43.

(5) Follow it to the right for about 300 m.

(6) Take the path on the right, which curves before rejoining the D43.

(7) Follow it to the right until you reach a roundabout.

(8) Keep left and follow signs for Vezzani-Pietroso on the D243 until you reach a building.

(9) Turn right onto the path parallel to the D243 and rejoin this road.

(10) Cross it carefully, take the path on the left, downhill, and pass the cemetery. You will come out onto the D343.

(11) Follow it, then leave it at the town hall and take the lane running alongside the park.

(12) Take the steps on the left and continue to the Place de l'Église (S/E).

At Pointe de Castenuovo, the remains of an ancient Castellu (castle), with two magnificent trees, Montpelier maples, rare in the region, and a breathtaking view.

At the point (5), if the gate is open, don't hesitate to stop by Mr Jean Baldovini's artisan yoghurt shop, where he makes delicious sheep's milk yoghurt.