The Chemin des Charbonniers, ridge route, starting from Poggiale

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Date of your route : Oct 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

I went on this hike during the week in mid-October; there was no one else on the trail, and it was well signposted, though I didn’t find it particularly interesting – it might appeal more to children. There were a few lovely views, but it was quite a bit of a climb.
I went on this hike with my two dogs, weighing 10 and 20 kg; no major difficulties.

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Date of your route : Aug 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An educational trail that is mostly in the shade, except for the section along the ridge, which is in the scrubland (about 20% of the walk). There’s even a small stream where you can cool off.
The route as a whole is quite ‘steep’. The outward leg involves climbs that become very steep towards the end, and the return (it’s a circular route) features descents that are just as steep, over dry, slippery ground and loose stones (two falls). It’s definitely worth setting off with good footwear, or even walking poles (especially for the descent).
From the ridges, there is a superb view of Ajaccio Bay (a bit like at Gozzi) and, on the other side, a view of the Gravonne and the mountain ranges in the background.

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Date of your route : Jul 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely, informative walk with beautiful views from the ridges

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Date of your route : Apr 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The start point is a bit tricky to find. A very interesting and informative route. The ridge path is a bit challenging, but what a treat. Magnificent views.

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Date of your route : Oct 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb and very informative hike. There’s a significant elevation gain, and the paths are slippery, which doesn’t make for the easiest of hikes. But when you manage it, it’s pure joy!

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Date of your route : Sep 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We were exploring this route to see if we could take the members of our club there; we are 77 and 78 years old and, for our age, we’re in reasonably good shape.
However, as some members of the group are less fit and we struggled on the stony sections, I don’t think I’ll take the group there, just to be on the safe side.
Thank you for your efforts.

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