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Ortu di Madonna, starting from Miluccia
Visorando Member
1.09 mi
+144 ft
-174 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Olmeto (Corse-du-Sud)
A very easy walk in a beautiful setting, leading to a lovely viewpoint over the Gulf of Valinco.
In Chjava, an abandoned village
1.74 mi
+499 ft
-499 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Propriano (Corse-du-Sud)
A short climb of an hour and a half there and back through the scrubland and a beautiful forest of holm oaks to the ruins of the village of A Chjava. The path is very rugged at the start but ends with a pretty trail through the undergrowth.
A Chjava is a small hamlet of about ten houses, built in the 17th century and abandoned in the following century.
Located in the municipality of Tivolaggio, it still has some beautiful remains, evidence of its wealth at the time of its construction.
San Petru de Foce to Foce via Foci Livesi and Punta Forcicciolo
8.76 mi
+2,995 ft
-2,969 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Petreto-Bicchisano (Corse-du-Sud)
Circular starting from the top of the village of Petreto, with a route leading through the undergrowth on the ridge overlooking the Taravo valley to the north and the Rocca valley to the south. From this ridge, there are beautiful views of the valleys, the Gulf of Propriano and Ajaccio in the distance. The route passes by the memorial to the plane crash of December 1981 before descending to the Col de Vélica and then back to the starting point through a pretty deciduous wood.
Cupabia beach and Capanella Tower
6.97 mi
+1,293 ft
-1,266 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Serra-di-Ferro (Corse-du-Sud)
A pleasant walk along the coast with the option of stopping at a beach and exploring a Genoese tower.
The Capanella Tower and Porto Pollo in Serra di Ferro
5.22 mi
+827 ft
-810 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Serra-di-Ferro (Corse-du-Sud)
From Porto Pollo, a picturesque trail through the scrubland leads to the Genoese tower of Capanella, where free access to the top offers a magnificent view of the pretty bay of Cupabia, Punta and the cove of Capanella.
La Punta di a Junca via Monte San Petru
5.04 mi
+1,417 ft
-1,417 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Moca-Croce (Corse-du-Sud)
At the gateway to Alta Rocca, this moderately difficult hike allows you to enjoy the exquisite scents of the maquis in spring. The route stretches along the ridge, offering views of both the Taravo and Rizzanèze valleys. After San Petru, there is a magnificent viewpoint from an orientation table. You can continue on to the memorial stone commemorating the 1981 plane crash. The return and descent are opposite the Aiguilles de Bavella and Incudine.
Monte San Petru from the Col de Saint-Eustache.
4.68 mi
+1,227 ft
-1,214 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Moca-Croce (Corse-du-Sud)
At the gateway to Alta Rocca, this moderately difficult hike allows you to enjoy the exquisite scents of the maquis in spring. The route begins with a pleasant woodland trail before reaching the ridge, which offers views of the Taravo valley and the Rizzanèze valley. From San Petru, there is a magnificent panoramic view of the Gulf of Valinco (Propriano) as far as the Gulf of Ajaccio. On the way back, the descent is opposite the Aiguilles de Bavella.
In Alta Rocca: from Col Saint-Eustache to Col de la Vaccia
10.96 mi
+2,602 ft
-2,602 ft
7h 20
Moderate
Departure from Moca-Croce (Corse-du-Sud)
A round-trip mountain hike, mainly along the ridge, offering beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding valleys and villages. This route allows you to complete only part of the proposed route by turning back from any point, depending on the wishes of the walkers and the conditions.
Circular Poggio di Tallano
3.28 mi
+1,043 ft
-1,043 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Lucie-de-Tallano (Corse-du-Sud)
Starting from Poggio di Tallano, this circular route without any particular difficulties allows you to admire the Chapel of San Giovanni (St John the Baptist, a beautiful Romanesque church) and visit the pretty villages of Altagène, Sant'Andréa and Sainte-Lucie-de-Tallano.
There are many old buildings, fortified houses and an old oil mill along the way. Most of the route follows sunken paths, but this does not prevent you from enjoying magnificent views of the surrounding mountains.
Punta di Serradu starting from Altagène
5.00 mi
+1,575 ft
-1,575 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Altagène (Corse-du-Sud)
Only one climb and one descent, but what a beautiful view awaits you.
View of the villages of Alta Rocca: Zonza, Quenza and Serra di Scopamène, as well as the Bavella Needles.
Piscia di l'Onda waterfall
3.17 mi
+719 ft
-702 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Moca-Croce (Corse-du-Sud)
An easy walk to this beautiful waterfall with a shaded route. You can paddle at the foot of the waterfall
In the garden of the wind
4.76 mi
+525 ft
-528 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Belvédère-Campomoro (Corse-du-Sud)
From Campomoro to Senetosa.
From Campomoro to Campomoro via the coastal path
9.00 mi
+1,089 ft
-1,083 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Belvédère-Campomoro (Corse-du-Sud)
Starting from Campomoro, this circular hike is not difficult. Along the coast, rocky landscapes give way to coves and inlets. At Cala d'Aguglia (the southernmost point of the route), where calm reigns, it is worth taking a break to admire this cove that stretches inland and enjoy its beautiful beach. The return journey takes you inland through the scrubland, offering beautiful views of the coast and finally the Gulf of Propriano.
Castellu di Baricci (Foce Bilzese)
2.68 mi
+833 ft
-856 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from Foce (Corse-du-Sud)
A short hike through undergrowth, meadows and scrubland leads to the remains of Castellu di Baricci (beautiful ruins), whose original construction dates back to the 13th century. From the summit (519m) of this rocky outcrop, hikers can enjoy an exceptional panoramic view of the Ortolu valley as far as Roccapina.
Punta Cuzzaniccia from Bocca di l'Aghja di Bastianu
Association / Club / Walk leader3.54 mi
+1,381 ft
-1,381 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Albitreccia (Corse-du-Sud)
A quick and easy climb to a summit offering stunning views of the Gulf of Ajaccio and numerous other peaks. Very easy to access from the D302; after the village of Bisinau, park your car at the pass, at the junction of the roads leading to Filitosa or Albitreccia (Bocca di l’Aghja di Bastianu). The route starts on a dirt track. The return is via the same route.
Circular via Punta di Pintone to Guincheto
3.12 mi
+764 ft
-768 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Giuncheto (Corse-du-Sud)
Short circular walk through the Corsican scrubland leading to the old sheepfold of Paccialu di a Sarra, then to Punta di Pitone (577m) where there is a beautiful view of the village of Giuncheto, the Ortolu valley and the Cagna mountain.
Dam and reservoir above the former Chiavari penitentiary
1.78 mi
+226 ft
-220 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Coti-Chiavari (Corse-du-Sud)
Short walk from the car park opposite the prison to the dam reservoir. From here, there is a beautiful view of the valley. In the lake, you will see fish, lots of dragonflies and, perhaps, the two frogs.
Zigliara in the Taravo Valley (circular route via Cardo-Torgia and Vicu)
7.25 mi
+1,749 ft
-1,736 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Zigliara (Corse-du-Sud)
A beautiful circular route on a very shaded route, without any great difficulty. The trail leads us to the pretty little village of Cardo-Torgia, then to the hamlet of Vicu (Santa Maria Siché), where we can stroll among beautiful residences, including the castle of Vicu d'Ornano, before continuing on our way through oak undergrowth to the Col d'Urbichini and then descending to Zigliara.
The Sardinian plateau via Aullène from Serra di Scopamena
Local authority
6.07 mi
+958 ft
-928 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Serra-di-Scopamène (Corse-du-Sud)
A beautiful hike on the Sardinian plateau via the village of Aullène. Some of these trails connected villages in the days before roads existed. They are ideal for exploring the heights of Alta Rocca. This walk alternates between open and closed landscapes, holm oak forests and chestnut groves. A typical atmosphere of the Alta Rocca region.
Le Plat du Moulin or Chemin de Fica
3.00 mi
+217 ft
-207 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Pietrosella (Corse-du-Sud)
A pleasant family walk, best done early in the morning or late afternoon.
Bring your swimsuit and then head to Mare e Sole Beach, which is sublime with its fine sand.
Coti-Chiavari Penitentiary
7.10 mi
+715 ft
-692 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Pietrosella (Corse-du-Sud)
A pleasant family walk in the cool shade of the trees, offering a magnificent view of the Ajaccio golf course once you reach the top.
