From Frasseta to the Alzu Plateau via the Cappellaccia sheepfolds

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U chjassu d’Alzu

This walk follows in the footsteps of shepherds who still practise transhumance, offering as a reward a splendid panoramic view of the mountains in the heart of Corsica and the chance to meet shepherds during the summer months.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.46 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 2,516 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 2,516 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 5,390 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 3,012 ft
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Cappellaccia sheepfolds
Start: Frasseta

Description of the walk

From May 2024: take the shuttle bus to the start of the trail (see details at the Centru di Corsica Tourist Office).

(S/E) Start at the shuttle bus stop in Frasseta. The path, marked in red, winds its way up through the pine trees. You’ll come to a fork in the path with a sign.

(1) Take the path on the right (towards Pianu Alzu). Wind your way up the switchbacks until you cross the Funtana Bianca stream.

(2) Just below the stream, you can drink water from the spring. Continue climbing towards the sheepfolds.

(3) At the Cappellaccia sheepfolds (1,647 m), there is a stunning view (towards Restonica) of Monte Rotondu.
Towards the bottom of the valley (further to the right), you can also make out the Lombarducciu. A sign points towards the Alzu (or Alzo) plateau, which can be seen below. Behind it, in the background, enjoy the superb view of the Niolu mountains, particularly the summit of Paglia Orba. Continue along the path to the Alzu (or Alzo) sheepfolds.

(4) You may come across shepherds during the summer months. Return to the starting point by following the same route back to (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 3,012 ft - In Frasseta
  2. 1 : mi 0.43 - alt. 3,350 ft - Junction at the signpost
  3. 2 : mi 2 - alt. 4,780 ft - Funtana Bianca spring
  4. 3 : mi 3.03 - alt. 5,390 ft - Cappellaccia sheepfolds
  5. 4 : mi 3.73 - alt. 5,207 ft - Alzu Plateau
  6. S/E : mi 7.46 - alt. 3,012 ft - In Frasseta - Restonica

Notes

This walk is quite long, so make sure you bring a warm jacket, good walking shoes and a good packed lunch.

Worth a visit

- Sheepfolds and panoramic views at (3).

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
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Reliability of the description
4 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

An update is required:
The start of the walk is at the Frassette car park; follow the yellow signposts for about 20 minutes, then follow the red signposts.
This change has been in place since the heavy storms last autumn, which washed away the bridge and the road upstream of La Frassette.

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