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Zigliara in the Taravo Valley (circular route via Cardo-Torgia and Vicu)
A beautiful circular route on a very shaded route, without any great difficulty. The trail leads us to the pretty little village of Cardo-Torgia, then to the hamlet of Vicu (Santa Maria Siché), where we can stroll among beautiful residences, including the castle of Vicu d'Ornano, before continuing on our way through oak undergrowth to the Col d'Urbichini and then descending to Zigliara.
Piscia di l'Onda waterfall
An easy walk to this beautiful waterfall with a shaded route. You can paddle at the foot of the waterfall
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.
Punta San Petru from Ocana
Shady climb to the ridge between Punta San Pietru and Alcadina. Superb view of Aragnascu, Lake Todda, the snow-capped peaks (in winter) and the entire Gulf of Ajaccio. Steeper than the north side, the climb is steep from the start in Ocana.
Punta di Bozzi in Guitera les Bains
A circular hike from Guitera les Bains, ideal in sunny weather as the route is through shady woodland. From the easily accessible rocky peak of Bozzi, there is a superb panoramic view of the middle Taravo valley, stretching from Petreto-Bicchisano in the west to the mountains in the east. Opposite is the Cuscione plateau and Mount Incudine. Please note, however, that the descent back to the village is via passages that are sometimes damaged by erosion.
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"
Monte San Petru from the Col de Saint-Eustache.
At the gateway to Alta Rocca, this moderately difficult hike allows you to enjoy the exquisite scents of the maquis in spring. The route begins with a pleasant woodland trail before reaching the ridge, which offers views of the Taravo valley and the Rizzanèze valley. From San Petru, there is a magnificent panoramic view of the Gulf of Valinco (Propriano) as far as the Gulf of Ajaccio. On the way back, the descent is opposite the Aiguilles de Bavella.
La Punta di a Junca via Monte San Petru
At the gateway to Alta Rocca, this moderately difficult hike allows you to enjoy the exquisite scents of the maquis in spring. The route stretches along the ridge, offering views of both the Taravo and Rizzanèze valleys. After San Petru, there is a magnificent viewpoint from an orientation table. You can continue on to the memorial stone commemorating the 1981 plane crash. The return and descent are opposite the Aiguilles de Bavella and Incudine.
In Alta Rocca: from Col Saint-Eustache to Col de la Vaccia
A round-trip mountain hike, mainly along the ridge, offering beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding valleys and villages. This route allows you to complete only part of the proposed route by turning back from any point, depending on the wishes of the walkers and the conditions.
Mont d'Aragnascu loop
This is a great hike, best done in the morning. Superb views of the Prunelli and Gravone valleys. No difficulties, very well marked route in yellow.
Circular Di Ghjavingnolu via the Coscione plateau in Aullène
This is a lovely hike that leads to the rocking rock, then on to the Coscione plateau through the pozzines where pigs and horses roam freely. We then follow the Giavingiolu stream, which we will have to ford several times. The descent then follows and overlooks the beautiful Chiuvone gorge.
Discovering the mills of Cuttoli
A beautiful, short walk to discover old mills.
Cuscionu Plateau: Violu di l'acqua "water trail"
Since 2022, new routes have been established. Their aim is to divert footpaths crossing the pozzines (peat bogs) as much as possible. The Violu di l'acqua hike offers beautiful views of the pozzines. It is ideal for families. Depending on the season and time of day, you may encounter horses, cows, pigs and flocks of sheep.
Cuscionu Plateau - Violu di i pastori "The Shepherds' Path"
Since 2022, new routes have been established. Their aim is to divert footpaths crossing the pozzines as much as possible. The Violu di i Pastori hike goes around Castellu d'Ornucciu via the sheepfolds of Chiralbella. You can see numerous pozzines (peat bogs), including Pian d'Ornucciu. Depending on the season, you may encounter horses, cows, pigs and flocks of sheep.
Ortala waterfall from Bastelica
A short hike starting from Bastelica, following the Volta Canal and leading to the Ortola Waterfall. You will pass through a magnificent forest of old chestnut trees.
The Sardinian plateau via Aullène from Serra di Scopamena
A beautiful hike on the Sardinian plateau via the village of Aullène. Some of these trails connected villages in the days before roads existed. They are ideal for exploring the heights of Alta Rocca. This walk alternates between open and closed landscapes, holm oak forests and chestnut groves. A typical atmosphere of the Alta Rocca region.
Punta di a Cuciurpula: in the footsteps of Lord Rinucciu della Rocca
This is an attractive hike due to the panoramic views from the summit (view of the Rizzanese valley, the Aiguilles de Bavella, the Gulf of Valinco, etc.) and from a historical point of view. Indeed, numerous educational panels, starting from the point (3), retrace the history of the lord of Rinucciu Della Rocca and his castle. The descent to the village winds its way through impressive granite boulders, once inhabited, in a forest of holm oaks that is as beautiful as it is mysterious.
The Three Villages Trail starting from Quenza
The Three Villages Trail offers a beautiful day's hike. Passing mainly through the Mare à Mare, this route allows you to discover authentic villages in the Alta Rocca region (Quenza, Serra di Scopamena and Sorbollano). You will follow connecting paths once used by locals to travel from village to village.
Pozzines (I Pozzi) and Lake Vitalaca
From the Val d'Ese station, set off to discover an unexpected landscape in Corsica: the Pozzines. This hike also offers magnificent views of Monte Renoso and Lake Vitalaca. You are sure to come across herds of sheep and cattle grazing in this area.
I Pozzi at the start of the Val d'Ese
Discover the Pozzi du Renosu, one of Corsica's most remarkable geological gems, on a circular route redesigned for your comfort. This hike will take you to a vast high-altitude plateau where intense green lawns are dotted with a myriad of sparkling water holes, a direct legacy of the last ice age. We offer an alternative departure point that avoids the steep climb up the ski slope in favour of a more gradual and pleasant path.