The Pasciola Redoubt, starting from Vivario

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A short, easy walk leading to an old fort which you can walk around. As indicated on site, do not attempt to enter the interior (danger of rockfall).

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 1.86 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 15 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 456 ft
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    Descent: - 456 ft
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    Highest point: 2,595 ft
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    Lowest point: 2,139 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Vivario (20219)
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    Start/End: N 42.172328° / E 9.169373°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 4251OT, 4251OTR
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At the foot of the fort
The final few metres
As you approach the fort
Amidst magnificent scenery

Description of the walk

In the centre of Vivario, at a bend opposite a large bar terrace, head up the road opposite to find a car park. You can also park in the town hall car park.

Orange painted markings

(S/E) At the foot of the car park, there is a small yellow signpost indicating “Fortin de Pasciola”. Head north-west and pass between the houses, even through the courtyard of one of them. Climb through the scrubland.

(1) At a crossroads, turn right (north) towards the fort.

(2) Continue straight on towards the fort, which is clearly visible. Go round it on the right.

(3) Continue round the fort in an anti-clockwise direction and head back down to the previous junction.

(2) Then turn right.

(1) At the crossroads, turn left towards Vivario. Follow the same route back to the car park where you started (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 2,139 ft - Car park - Vivario
  2. 1 : mi 0.5 - alt. 2,425 ft - Crossroads
  3. 2 : mi 0.69 - alt. 2,428 ft - Intersection of the circular loop
  4. 3 : mi 0.93 - alt. 2,582 ft - Redoute de Pasciola
  5. S/E : mi 1.86 - alt. 2,139 ft - Car park - Vivario

Notes

Good trainers are sufficient. No water along the route

Two-thirds of the route is in the sun.

Warning: do not enter the fort (as indicated); there are sections of wall that are held up by just a few stones.

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