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Coti-Chiavari walks
Dam and reservoir above the former Chiavari penitentiary
Short walk from the car park opposite the prison to the dam reservoir. From here, there is a beautiful view of the valley. In the lake, you will see fish, lots of dragonflies and, perhaps, the two frogs.
Le Plat du Moulin or Chemin de Fica
A pleasant family walk, best done early in the morning or late afternoon.
Bring your swimsuit and then head to Mare e Sole Beach, which is sublime with its fine sand.
Coti-Chiavari Penitentiary
A pleasant family walk in the cool shade of the trees, offering a magnificent view of the Ajaccio golf course once you reach the top.
Cupabia beach and Capanella Tower
A pleasant walk along the coast with the option of stopping at a beach and exploring a Genoese tower.
Tower on the Capu di Muru peninsula in Coti-Chiavari
A beautiful hike from the hamlet of Cascionu leads through the maquis to the Genoese tower of Capu di Muru, from the top of which there is a magnificent view of the Anse du Cacao and the Gulf of Ajaccio. The westernmost point of Capu di Muru and its lighthouse offer a superb spectacle of chaotic rock formations that give free rein to the imagination. The Da Madonella chapel is also located at this extreme point. The return trip along the coast offers views of Cala d'Orzu.
The Capanella Tower and Porto Pollo in Serra di Ferro
From Porto Pollo, a picturesque trail through the scrubland leads to the Genoese tower of Capanella, where free access to the top offers a magnificent view of the pretty bay of Cupabia, Punta and the cove of Capanella.
Tour of Isolella
On the Isolella peninsula, this short walk will take you to the magnificent Anse Sainte-Barbe, then up to the foot of the Isolella Genoese Tower for a beautiful view of the Gulf of Ajaccio.
The Frassu Tower
A pleasant short hike through the maquis to the Frassu Tower, which offers a beautiful view of the Gulf of Ajaccio, Porticcio and the Capitello Tower.
Changes following comments:
- Please note that the end of the path to the tower is difficult to find. Keep an eye out for cairns from the information sign
- Difficulty level changed from "easy" to "moderate"
In the garden of the wind
From Campomoro to Senetosa.
From Campomoro to Campomoro via the coastal path
Starting from Campomoro, this circular hike is not difficult. Along the coast, rocky landscapes give way to coves and inlets. At Cala d'Aguglia (the southernmost point of the route), where calm reigns, it is worth taking a break to admire this cove that stretches inland and enjoy its beautiful beach. The return journey takes you inland through the scrubland, offering beautiful views of the coast and finally the Gulf of Propriano.
In Chjava, an abandoned village
A short climb of an hour and a half there and back through the scrubland and a beautiful forest of holm oaks to the ruins of the village of A Chjava. The path is very rugged at the start but ends with a pretty trail through the undergrowth.
A Chjava is a small hamlet of about ten houses, built in the 17th century and abandoned in the following century.
Located in the municipality of Tivolaggio, it still has some beautiful remains, evidence of its wealth at the time of its construction.
The Ajaccio ridges
On the outskirts of Ajaccio, an easy trail through the scrubland overlooking the gulf.
San Petru de Foce to Foce via Foci Livesi and Punta Forcicciolo
Circular starting from the top of the village of Petreto, with a route leading through the undergrowth on the ridge overlooking the Taravo valley to the north and the Rocca valley to the south. From this ridge, there are beautiful views of the valleys, the Gulf of Propriano and Ajaccio in the distance. The route passes by the memorial to the plane crash of December 1981 before descending to the Col de Vélica and then back to the starting point through a pretty deciduous wood.
Saint-Antoine or Sevani beach via the long circular coastal path
This superb hike offers exceptional views of the Gulf of Ajaccio during the first part (Petite Corniche). The second part follows the Grande Corniche trail and offers breathtaking views of the Sanguinaires Islands and Capo di Feno. Finally, you arrive at the splendid Saint-Antoine Beach. The large Capo di Feno beach can be reached in a few minutes by following the path that starts at the end of Saint-Antoine. After this refreshing stop, you will return via the path that cuts through a densely wooded area offering a few views of the beaches. This hike is a circular route on good quality paths, often along the coast but shaded if you set off in the morning. The return journey is in the shade of the forest or scrubland. Please note that the return journey begins with a very steep climb. As a bonus, there is a little-known passage that offers a unique bird's eye view of the beaches of Saint-Antoine and Capo di Feno.
Terre Sacrée Beach and Pointe de la Parata
A walk between the sea and the maquis to the Genoese tower of La Parata, with a superb view of the Sanguinaires Islands.
Sentier de Bomba à Villanova
Une petite randonnée facile au départ du joli village de Villanova, permettant de profiter d'une belle vue sur le golfe de Lava.
Tour of Capo di Feno from Villanova
If you want to set off like an explorer in the footsteps of the ancient Corsican paths, rich in history and discoveries (numerous threshing floors), then this hike is for you. It will allow you to discover exceptional panoramas of the Golfes di Lava and Sagone on your right, as well as the high mountains of Corsica. After an hour's walk, the views open up onto the beaches of Capo di Feno and Saint-Antoine on your left. Optionally, you can access Punta di l'Avena on your right, but be warned that you may be disappointed if the scrub is not cleared. You will finally arrive at the most inaccessible and secret Genoese tower in the region: solitude and a sense of mystery guaranteed. This hike is a round trip on forgotten and unmaintained trails, in dense scrubland where you have to make your own way: follow the recommendations and the trail carefully, as well as the few blue markers on the ground.
Circular via Punta di Pintone to Guincheto
Short circular walk through the Corsican scrubland leading to the old sheepfold of Paccialu di a Sarra, then to Punta di Pitone (577m) where there is a beautiful view of the village of Giuncheto, the Ortolu valley and the Cagna mountain.