The ruins of the abandoned village of Pruna from the Piccovaggia road

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A short walk to the abandoned village of Pruna. The highlight is undoubtedly the 180° view of the mouth of the Gulf of Porto Vecchio and the tip of San Ciprianu, just opposite.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.73 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 160 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 160 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 214 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 54 m
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Photos

A date: 1894
The bread oven
Panoramic view of Porto-Vecchio Bay
Abandoned village

Description of the walk

Park along the road near the high-voltage pylon.

(S/E) Take a small path to the left of the high-voltage pylon.

(1) At the dead tree, turn left. The path climbs steadily in the shade of holm oaks. You can enjoy the island's typical vegetation, with white and pink rockroses and blue centaureas in spring. The path climbs up a small valley from which you can hear the sound of the Pruna stream below on the left.

(2) At the crossroads, turn right and after 100 metres you will reach the first ruins. Go around the ruins via the path on the right to admire the remains of the main buildings of the small abandoned village of Pruna. On your right, towards the sea, look for the red rocks, which you can easily climb to reach the end of the walk and enjoy the 180° view.

(3) On the rock (keep an eye on young children as there is a risk of falling), enjoy the view of the mouth of the Gulf of Porto Vecchio. On the right, you can see the La Chiappa semaphore. On the left is Pointe de San Ciprianu, where the private estate of Cala Rossa is located.

Return via the same route to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 54 m - High-voltage pole and cabinet
  2. 1 : km 0.05 - alt. 62 m - Dead tree
  3. 2 : km 1.17 - alt. 194 m - Crossroads: A/ right - R/ left
  4. 3 : km 1.37 - alt. 214 m - Viewpoint
  5. S/E : km 2.73 - alt. 54 m - High-voltage pole and cabinet

Notes

Although the climb is in a valley with a stream below, there is no water source. Make sure you have everything you need before setting off.

There are no difficulties, except for the final rock where you need to use your hands and keep an eye on the children.

Worth a visit

Continuing along the Piccovaggia road, you will come to Palombaggia Beach, world-famous for its white sand, crystal-clear water and umbrella pines. The car park is large and shaded by trees... but there is a charge. The beach is well known. Be aware that it gets very busy in summer.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 19 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
MARYSE45
MARYSE45

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A short climb with a lovely destination!
Having seen various ruins, and contrary to several opinions in this Visorando description, we found the abandoned village of Pruna interesting: sections of walls still standing, bread oven... (see photos).
The 180° view is magnificent.
We climbed up there on a cloudy day, but we'll be back when the sun is shining and the sky is blue!

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PHIL@31
PHIL@31

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

A short hike with little to offer.
The ruins are... well, ruins :-).
All that remains are a few piles of stones overgrown with vegetation.
Still, it was a good time.

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Lucho7362
Lucho7362

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant short hike. Best done when the sky is overcast.

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Vielle-Aure
Vielle-Aure

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The advice and comments on this route are very appropriate and correspond perfectly to reality.

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Chrisgoodspeed
Chrisgoodspeed

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A quick and enjoyable hike
Thanks to Visiorando for their app
As it was a little difficult to find the rest of the path on arrival
From the ruined village.

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Evelyne MARTEAU
Evelyne MARTEAU

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Short, easy route.
Abandoned village, but not completely overgrown.

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AACR
AACR

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Magnificent view when you are on the rock.

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lili919191
lili919191

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk with beautiful views, especially at the very end. The ruins are very overgrown, but the path is well maintained

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gérard bruet
gérard bruet

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

An easy morning walk with lovely views of the distinctive granite rocks along the climb.
A little disappointed by the village, which remains completely overgrown with vegetation and would benefit from a good clear-out to show it off to its best advantage.

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Chris593012
Chris593012

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 12, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Nice walk.

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Françoise Afflatet
Françoise Afflatet
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk along a narrow path. Not difficult, but wear closed shoes as there are a few rocky areas.
The path crosses wooded areas and offers a first view of the sea halfway along.
When you arrive at the ruins (admire the play of light passing through the empty spaces of the houses), follow the Visorando signs and don't hesitate to go behind the rock opposite the large house to reach thesecond viewpoint, which is spectacular.

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Fred Pompon
Fred Pompon

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk lined with magnificent centuries-old olive trees throughout the ascent. The granite boulders and ruins are worth seeing. A beautiful, inspiring view

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Doreade
Doreade
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A nice little hike, even if you think you're almost there the whole time (when you're not!).
Beautiful views, shaded paths, pretty ruins, and the highlight: a superb view at the end (you have to look for it, because if you don't, you won't find it: you have to climb on the big rocks to see it, but it's worth the effort)

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LaurentC92
LaurentC92

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant short hike, with a continuous but not too steep climb. Most of the hike is shaded, and the view from the top is magnificent. Even in high season, the trail was very quiet

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deforge
deforge

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 03, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Short route with superb views at the end.

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