Corsica Stage 5: Col de Vergio to Evisa

After our break at the Col de Vergio, we head back towards the sea.
During this stage, we will cross the beautiful Aîtone forest with its swimming pools and paved paths in some places.

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: Corsica between the mountains and the sea

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 11.46 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: No
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 182 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 753 m

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    Highest point: 1,480 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 832 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Albertacce (20224)
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    Start: N 42.286562° / E 8.893349°
  • ⚑
    End: N 42.253265° / E 8.799557°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 4150OT, 4250OT, 4250OTR, 4251OT, 4251OTR
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Description of the walk

(S) To reach the path to Évisa, the most direct route is to take the road for 1 km, turning right at the Hôtel de Vergio.

(1) At the pass, take the path opposite (the one on the right leads to the Bergerie de Radule). Descend towards the beautiful forest of Aîtone. Continue along the path until you reach a forest track, which you take on the right.
You will come to another forest track just before the Pont de Casterica bridge, which you cross.

(2) Follow the Aïtone stream to a suspension bridge (1 person).

(3) The path will arrive at the Aïtone pools, where you will find many people (very beautiful pools and a road nearby). Near the pools, take a look at the old chestnut mill.
Continue along the path until you reach the road, which you follow for a few metres.

(4) Take the discovery trail on the right, which leads to Évisa. This is a very pretty trail, paved in places, with attractive drainage and path improvements.

(5) To reach the Hôtel de la Châtaigneraie, our destination, turn left and then immediately right, then cross the village. Simple and friendly atmosphere, good food (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 1,404 m - Hotel-Refuge du Col de Vergio
  2. 1 : km 0.05 - alt. 1,405 m - Col de Vergio
  3. 2 : km 5.11 - alt. 1,194 m - Casterica Bridge
  4. 3 : km 7.78 - alt. 965 m - Suspension bridge - Porto (fleuve)
  5. 4 : km 8.88 - alt. 953 m - Discovery trail, on the right
  6. 5 : km 11.03 - alt. 865 m - Évisa
  7. E : km 11.46 - alt. 832 m - Hôtel de la Châtaigneraie

Notes

No water points or shelters along the route.
In Évisa, you can stock up on supplies at a very friendly grocery store.
Shops and bars.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 1 review

Reliability of the description
4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
nadinechevallier
nadinechevallier

From Evisa to the suspension bridge that marks the start of the climb, the discovery trail is touristy and very busy. It passes through chestnut groves and then Laricio pine forests before arriving at the Aïtone pools, which are well worth stopping for a photo, a swim or a snack.
The path then becomes more challenging and climbs steadily up to the Verghio pass. Although it is mostly in the forest, which can be welcome in hot weather, it offers some beautiful views.

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Karlus
Karlus

For my part, I really want to do the opposite, leaving Evisa to reach the Vergio Pass and spend the night there before continuing on to the Puscaghja refuge and returning to Evisa on the third day. I would appreciate any information about this route, especially the first part

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nadinechevallier
nadinechevallier

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 05, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A beautiful descent into the Aïtone forest, along a path that is steep, as it should be in Corsica!
The torrents with their pools, the Laricio pines, the hundred-year-old chestnut trees and the suspension bridge make this a varied and interesting hike.
In Evisa, we particularly recommend the La Chataigneraie inn, on the outskirts of the village, which for a price only slightly higher than the lodge offers comfortable rooms, excellent food and a welcome worthy of the best hotels.

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Hotel luxe corse
Hotel luxe corse

We don't think about it enough, but we cycled over the Vergio Pass, and it was really great From Lake Calacuccia, it's a nice ride to recover.

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