Ciutulaghja dolmen near Pevani

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A short walk to a site offering a 360° view of the surrounding valleys and the coast, where you can encounter our prehistoric ancestors with a standing dolmen or cist dating from 5,000 to 8,000 years ago. This megalith is not among the most famous but holds a certain mystery, and the surroundings are well worth the trip. This site is not very busy and is absolutely peaceful. A delightful journey through nature and culture.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.57 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 10 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 581 ft
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    Descent: - 554 ft
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    Highest point: 1,135 ft
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    Lowest point: 764 ft
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Private property before Monte Agnelu, so no access to the dolmen.
Ciutulaghja dolmen

Description of the walk

Park near the bins, leaving the access clear, or drive a few metres along the track and park, keeping to the right, before the dirt track at Foce di Cuglia.

(S/E) Turn left onto the wide path. Walk past the houses and then, via a gentle climb, reach the crossroads by the megalith.

(2) Head left, discover the standing stones, which can be seen from a distance, and reach the megalith.

(3) Return the way you came to the previous crossroads.

(2) Continue left to quickly reach another crossroads.

(4) Carry on straight ahead to quickly reach a small, unnamed hilltop and enjoy the remarkable view from here.

(5) Retrace your steps back to the previous junction.

(4) Turn left to climb to the summit of Monte Sant'Agnelu. Then descend to return to the original junction.

(2) Turn left and follow the route you took on the way out in the opposite direction to return to the Foce di Cuglia car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 764 ft - Foce di Cuglia car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.6 - alt. 991 ft
  3. 2 : mi 1.04 - alt. 1,043 ft - Megalith crossroads
  4. 3 : mi 1.13 - alt. 1,050 ft - Cist with three upright stones
  5. 4 : mi 1.49 - alt. 981 ft - Crossroads: circular return loop
  6. 5 : mi 1.89 - alt. 1,076 ft - Small unnamed peak
  7. S/E : mi 3.57 - alt. 768 ft - Foce di Cuglia car park

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

3.8 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
Reliability of the description
3.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4 / 5
Route interest
3.7 / 5
BAMX
BAMX

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

No signposts, not easy to find

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User 8531179

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely short hike, not difficult, with the option to go further

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mbabi
mbabi

Thanks, Blp69, for the info.
As the area looked private, I didn’t map anything.
However, the GPS location is quite accurate.
Happy hiking.
Mibabi

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Blp69
Blp69

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Indeed, there is a substantial barrier that suggests it is intended only for vehicles and not for walkers, as there is a ladder to get over it. We therefore went on the walk, which we extended beyond the suggested route. The walk is superb! However, we couldn’t find the dolmen! The path that allows you to do a short circular loop isn’t easy to find on the way back.

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mbabi
mbabi

Thank you, JLTBB, for this important information (a gate indicating private property) and the photo.
I’m on the mainland and won’t be able to get there quickly. We’d need to know if the dolmen is on public land, and if so, find another route.
So if anyone’s interested...
Please keep me in the loop.
Thanks.
mibabi

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JLTBB
JLTBB

Overall rating : 2.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Very busy route : No

A barrier blocks access to the site. Is this to prevent vandalism? Or to ensure the landowner’s peace of mind? Photo available on request.

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Palou0169
Palou0169

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A nice little walk, even though we didn’t find the dolmen

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Albena
Albena

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We came across two groups of walkers. The view was stunning: the Gulf of Lava on one side and the Gulf of Sagone and Cargèse on the other, with Capo Rosso in the distance.
The dolmen is actually just a few remaining rocks.

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jl20
jl20

A good suggestion that doesn't necessarily spring to mind.
Thank you

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