Circular Padula via the Col de Foce d'Eria from Vezzani

This hike, starting from the beautiful village of Vezzani, will allow you to discover the beauty and diversity of the landscapes in a green setting. You will pass through chestnut groves and a magnificent Lariccio pine forest. You will enjoy magnificent views that will take your breath away.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.20 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 452 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 447 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,122 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 745 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Vezzani (20242)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 42.173103° / E 9.246725°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 4352OT
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Park in the church square in Vezzani.

(S/E) From this square, pass in front of the restaurant "La Grignoterie", take the D343 on the left downhill and follow the blue paint markings to the old mines.

(1) Leave the main road on the right, take an uphill path and continue to the Col de Foce d'Eria, following the blue markings.

(2) Take the path on the right going downhill, not the track. You will come across it again further down, cross it and take the path opposite, still following the blue markings. Cross the main track twice more and you will arrive at the orientation table.

(3) Follow the path downhill on the right marked in orange to the Padula Fountain, which is located on the D343 departmental road.

(4) Turn right onto the "marres" path uphill, cross the old stadium and follow the yellow and orange markings on the left. Continue along the main forest track until you reach the crossroads.

(5) Cross the main track, continue on the old track which further on turns into a path and go to the Vezzani cemetery.

(6) Turn right onto the D343 downhill towards the town hall.

(7) Leave the main road, take the road on the left and continue along the narrow streets until you reach your destination at Place de l'Église (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 766 m - Church Square
  2. 1 : km 0.51 - alt. 745 m - Old mines
  3. 2 : km 2.58 - alt. 1,122 m - Foce d'Eria Pass
  4. 3 : km 3.48 - alt. 985 m - Orientation table
  5. 4 : km 3.87 - alt. 908 m - Fountain
  6. 5 : km 4.64 - alt. 957 m - Intersection
  7. 6 : km 6.61 - alt. 800 m - Cemetery
  8. 7 : km 6.87 - alt. 787 m - Community centre
  9. S/E : km 7.2 - alt. 767 m - Church Square

Notes

Fountain (S/E) and halfway between (2) and (3) Padula Forest.

Worth a visit

From point (2), head to Punta Tana, a peak with an altitude of 1281 m, offering a 360-degree view.

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 2 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
3.5 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
Terrige
Terrige

Hello,

This route, like others, was opened (or reopened) this year. Your feedback allows us to take into account the experiences of users, and thanks to you, we will endeavour to improve the signposting.
Thank you again for your feedback.

Kind regards.

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Nano57
Nano57

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike, shaded all the way.
Keep an eye on the route as it's easy to lose your way.

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User 17516336

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike, the start is a little difficult as it is steep and partly over scree. The white paint markings on this section are not always very visible. The rest of the hike is easy from the Eria pass

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