The Francesca Circular Route

Information regarding this walk: the path leading up to the Col de Foce has now been cleared and signposted (orange); it forms part of a stage of the Mare e Monte Livantinu Ghisoni–Vezzani route.
On the return journey, I can confirm that there is indeed a path linking Padula to Vezzani; at the fountain, follow the markings (also orange, as it is on the ‘Mare e Monte Livantinu Vezzani–Vivario’ route) and the signposts leading back to the village of Vezzani.
This much more pleasant return route offers some truly beautiful panoramic views.

As an added bonus, there is now a themed trail in the Padula forest; at the fountain, you’ll find an information board suggesting a route of around 1.8 km through this remarkable site.

Although the first part is challenging (don’t rush to avoid getting out of breath), this walk is outstanding and will ensure you have a brilliant day out.

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Date of your route : Jul 21, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

At the start (the first 300 metres after leaving the stadium), do not follow the paths marked out along the pipes that supply the cistern to their intake point
It is best to follow the route very closely using a GPS and the Geoportail base map, for example
This is also useful when you’re halfway up the slope in the pine forest, as the forest and the path have been so badly churned up by wild boars.
A very little-used path up to the pass.
It’s a bit disappointing at the pass as there’s no view, but there are some on the way down
It seems there is now a path that allows you to avoid the return journey via the D343 road between the last fountain (Padula) and the village of Vezzani (not shown on the IGN base map but signposted as you enter Vezzani)

The whole route is shaded!

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Date of your route : Jul 25, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

There’s little point in walking so much along the road, whether at the start up to point 2 or on the way back from point 7.
The climb between points 2 and 4 is very, very unpleasant; it seems to go on forever through a scree of stones and wood debris, with no signposting.

It would be more enjoyable to do a return trip from 7 to 4 along this lovely forest track, with a nice picnic on the way back.

Thank you for making all these routes available.

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