Santa Lucia di Moriani Circular Route

The walk takes place mainly in woodland, particularly chestnut trees. It is very pleasant to walk alongside various streams such as the Ruisseau de Canapajo, after the Pont de l'Enfer. The ruins of an old mill are also visible. The route also passes through the hamlet of Serrale.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 11.12 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 521 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 520 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 543 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 48 m

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Description of the walk

You can easily park in the cemetery car park, which is located on the road, about a hundred metres from the start.

The route is marked in orange and/or yellow (colours currently being updated).

(S/E) Head towards the greenhouses, then turn left.

(1) Head straight ahead towards Fiuminale / Pont de l'Enfer (if you go left, you can do the circular loop in reverse).

(2) Ford the Petrignani Stream. Continue, fording a second and then a third stream.

(3) Turn left, cross another stream.

(4) Continue to the left.

(5) Go straight on, cross another ford and then a second one, and join a dirt track.

(6) Follow this track to the right, preferably on the left-hand side. Cross the Pont de l'Enfer.

(7) Continue left, following the Ruisseau de Canapajo on your left. Further on, cross the stream and reach a junction.

(8) Then turn left (leaving the stream behind). Climb for a long stretch through wooded terrain. Join a small road and follow it to the left to reach the village of Serrale and its chapel immediately.

(9) Continue for a few dozen metres along the tarmac and take a path on the left. Return to the road a little further on and follow it to the left. At the hairpin bend that comes up immediately, leave the road, turn left and pass by the foot of an antenna. You will reach a green gate.

(10) Continue along the path, which begins a series of hairpin bends. You will reach the Acqua D'orso fountain.

(11) Continue along the path. You will come out onto a road; follow it to the right for about fifty metres.

(12) Then turn left towards the cemetery and walk round the church. Return to the previous junction.

(12) Take thefirst road on the left. After about 50 metres, turn left onto a path. Head downhill to reach a junction taken at the start of the walk.

(1) Turn right to quickly return to the path, which eventually leads back to the one you took on the way out, about a hundred metres from the start.

(1) Turn right, then right again at the next junction. This will quickly take you back to the cemetery car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 48 m - Cemetery car park
  2. 1 : km 0.28 - alt. 54 m - Serres - Junction of the circular loop
  3. 2 : km 1.29 - alt. 65 m - Fording
  4. 3 : km 1.83 - alt. 87 m - Fording
  5. 4 : km 1.92 - alt. 93 m - Fording
  6. 5 : km 2.1 - alt. 101 m - Junction
  7. 6 : km 2.84 - alt. 190 m - Road junction
  8. 7 : km 3.5 - alt. 161 m - Pont de l'Enfer (Velone-Orneto)
  9. 8 : km 4.99 - alt. 251 m - Junction
  10. 9 : km 7.42 - alt. 539 m - Chapelle Saint-Laurent (Serrale)
  11. 10 : km 7.96 - alt. 502 m - Green gate
  12. 11 : km 8.94 - alt. 306 m - Fontaine d'Acqua d'Orso
  13. 12 : km 9.43 - alt. 263 m - Junction - Église Sainte-Lucie (Santa-Lucia di Moriani)
  14. S/E : km 11.12 - alt. 48 m - Cemetery car park

Notes

The route is well marked in orange, but this will change to yellow during 2023. The paths are well maintained.
There are numerous small streams that must be forded. These crossings may be less passable in the depths of winter.
Below Serrale, you leave the IGN pink route and follow the route of the circular route (Orange/Yellow).
Please pay close attention to the markings, which are nevertheless very dense and visible.
After Serrale, you will find a water point at (11).

Worth a visit

At the start of the hike, you will see the remains of a mill.
In the hamlet of Serrale, you will see two chapels, one of which is located 300 m from the marked route.

Reviews and comments

3.9 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.1 / 5
Ease of following the route
4 / 5
Route interest
3.6 / 5
TonioDu69
TonioDu69

Overall rating : 1 / 5

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

Nice route at the start along the river under the chestnut trees, but I had the same misadventure as Carole M:
I was attacked and almost bitten by a Patou and a German Shepherd at point 10!
I had to retrace my steps and go down into the valley to avoid these two very aggressive dogs.
A very unpleasant experience, I don't recommend it!

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marco 85
marco 85

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A hike that I personally rate
9/10. You can go on it with complete confidence.

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Carole M
Carole M

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Start directly from point 1. A very pleasant, shaded walk along the Canapajo to point 9. Then a gradual climb, with lovely views from the heights. An unpleasant encounter with a Patou and a German Shepherd at point 10. A long descent through woods and ferns, which is less interesting.

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Djocad54
Djocad54
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk; most of it takes place in the shade of the trees, sheltered from the sun and the heat, along the river. The first half is straightforward and easy, whilst the second half is quite technical with a long climb. Pleasant, quiet, and you’ll see cows on the way up.
Suitable for experienced hikers, though. Duration of our hike: 3 hours 50 minutes
Enjoy the hike, Visorando community.

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Weifter
Weifter

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A walk with few points of interest, which may prove challenging for those who are not very fit, particularly the long climb.

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Chis Coach
Chis Coach

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 31, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb circular walk. You cross the stream several times, from right to left, before reaching some magnificent pools. The walk is very gentle at the start, followed by a short climb to join the road leading to the Pont de l'Enfer.
You leave the path towards Fiuminale on your right and head back up through a lush green forest. You return to the starting point after a lovely descent with magnificent views.
There is a slight difficulty on the descent due to the enormous ferns that obscure the markings.

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Thierry 03
Thierry 03

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A really lovely walk with stunning scenery – I thoroughly enjoyed it and would happily do it again

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