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The Sentiers de Pays take you to the heart of the Alta Rocca to discover unspoilt landscapes, forgotten hamlets and spectacular viewpoints. These signposted walking routes offer you an authentic immersion in the forests, mountains and rural heritage. Explore the soul of the region on foot, step by step.

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A strada di Rinucciu" path in Serra di Scopamena

The "A strada di Rinucciu - In the footsteps of Rinucciu" trail is an invitation to combine geography and history. In the footsteps of Rinucciu della Rocca, discover the summit of A Punta di a Cucciurpula from where you can admire a 360° panorama of the Alta Rocca.

5.6 km
3h
Easy
20127 Serra-di-Scopamène
- OT Alta Rocca -
- OT Alta Rocca -
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Da Ribba a ricciati" interpretation trail in Quenza

Quenza is a place steeped in a strong culture of nature and traditional crafts. The "Da Ribba a ricciati - Nature and Culture" trail takes you through the narrow streets and botanical gardens, where history, art and nature blend together in sublime harmony.

1.7 km
1h 30m
Very easy
64 A Naziunali 20122 Quenza
- OT Alta Rocca -
- OT Alta Rocca -
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Com'è l'acqua pendi" trail at Levie

Levie is at the crossroads of several ancestral paths, which gave it its name "i via". Take the "Com'è l'acqua pendi - La mémoire de l'eau" trail and discover the village's rich heritage as you follow the course of the water.

1.7 km
1h 30m
Very easy
155 Santa Crucci 20170 Levie
- OT Alta Rocca -
- OT Alta Rocca -
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Da piaghja a muntagna" trail in Aullène

The history of Aullène is deeply marked by the ancestral transhumance of shepherds and their flocks, at the crossroads of the three historic regions of Alta Rocca, Haut Taravo and Freto. Take the "Da piaghja a muntagna - Le village de la transhumance" trail through the village's charming narrow streets and embark on a discovery of the area's heritage and history.

1.6 km
1h 30m
Very easy
2 Strada Santarella 20116 Aullène
- OT Alta Rocca -
- OT Alta Rocca -
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Zonza - Quenza

Local trail (one way) with pleasant stretches along the water, past the Pian di Santu mill and magnificent views of the Aiguilles de Bavella.

8.8 km
2h 30m
Easy
710 Strada Di Livia 20124 Zonza
- OT Alta Rocca -
- OT Alta Rocca -
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PATH 9 | PISCIA DI GHJADDU

Start: Piscia di Ghjaddu reception area

Evolve gently beneath the larici pines, overlooking the river, facing sublime panoramas between sea and mountains.
Brush past the Sentinelle granite rock, balanced on the edge of a cliff. Along the way, you'll come across rocks with strange shapes: tafoni, rocks hollowed out by erosion. Some of these rocks were sometimes used as shelters by passing shepherds, and were known as orii. Such is the case of the huge rock "A Sapara", planted by the side of the path.
At the end of the path, enjoy the view of Corsica's highest waterfall.

Follow the yellow signs

4.5 km
1h 30m
Easy
FORET DE L'OSPEDALE 20170 San-Gavino-di-Carbini
- OT Alta Rocca -
- OT Alta Rocca -
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San Gavino di Carbini - Gualdariccio - Carabona - Zonza - San Gavino di Carbini

A country loop offering charming shady passages under oak and chestnut forests, and discovering the heritage of the churches of Gualdariccio and Carabona, and the remains of the Pian di Santu mill.

16 km
5h 30m
Moderate
1826 Strada Principale 20170 San-Gavino-Di-Carbini
- OT Alta Rocca -
- OT Alta Rocca -
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LOOP 4 | SAN GAVINO DI CARBINI - GUALDARICCIO - CARABONA - ZONZA - SAN GAVINO DI CARBINI

Departure: from the centre of the village, towards Sapara.

This is a country loop, with beautiful shady stretches under oak and chestnut forests, and heritage sites such as the churches of Gualdariccio and Carabona, and the mill at Pian di Santu.

Follow the orange markings.

15.5 km
5h 30m
Moderate
VILLAGE CENTRE, DIRECTION SAPARA 20170 San-Gavino-di-Carbini
- OT Alta Rocca -
- OT Alta Rocca -
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Piscia di Ghjaddu

Wind your way under the maritime pines, overlooking the river and taking in the sublime panoramas between the sea and the mountains. At the end of the trail, take in the view of Corsica's highest waterfall and the east coast.
You can complete part of the itinerary by taking the "variant" or do the original route as a return trip.

4.4 km
1h 30m
Easy
124 Piscia Di Ghjaddicu 20170 San-Gavino-Di-Carbini
- OT Alta Rocca -
- OT Alta Rocca -
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Cumpuleddu - "The hole in the bomb

A pleasant walk through a forest of laricio pine leads to the Trou de la Bombe, a 'tafonu' named Cumpuleddu, a natural curiosity created by erosion. The approach to the 'tafonu' is a little perilous and requires great caution. Once at the foot of the Cumpuleddu, please do not climb the hole.

5.7 km
2h
Easy
20122 Quenza
- OT Alta Rocca -
- OT Alta Rocca -
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Quenza - Serra di Scopamena - Sorbollano

A country trail (one way) with beautiful ridge sections, panoramic views over the Alta Rocca and a rich heritage of Romanesque chapels, water mills and mountain sheepfolds.

11.3 km
4h
Moderate
53 A Naziunali 20122 Quenza
- OT Alta Rocca -
- OT Alta Rocca -
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Da Ribba a ricciati" interpretation trail in Quenza

Quenza is a place steeped in a strong culture of nature and traditional crafts. The "Da Ribba a ricciati - Nature and Culture" trail takes you through the narrow streets and botanical gardens, where history, art and nature blend together in sublime harmony.

1.7 km
1h 30m
Very easy
64 A Naziunali 20122 Quenza
- OT Alta Rocca -
- OT Alta Rocca -
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LOOP 2 | SERRA DI SCOPAMENA - SORBOLLANO - QUENZA - SERRA DI SCOPAMENA

Start: in the centre of the village, towards the mill.

This is a country loop, with some fine ridge sections offering panoramic views of the Alta Rocca, as well as heritage sites such as the Serra di Scopamena water mill, the An Mil chapel at Quenza and the sheepfolds at Lavu Donacu and Ghjallicu.

Follow the Orange signs

17.1 km
5h 30m
Moderate
VILLAGE 20127 Serra-di-Scopamène
- OT Alta Rocca -
- OT Alta Rocca -
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Cucuruzzu and Capula

The tour is well laid out and takes you around the two archaeological sites of Cucuruzzu and Capula, one after the other (about an hour's walk and two hours for a full visit).
The Casteddu de Cucuruzzu is one of the most important Bronze Age (2nd to 1st millennium) monumental sites in the Alta Rocca region. Continuing on through the undergrowth, you come to the medieval site of Casteddu de Capula: this site allows visitors to identify the various island cultures that flourished on the same site. Occupied since the Bronze Age, it was later at the heart of feudalism.
The tour is guided by audio-guides, or by a guide reserved for groups. It is advisable to combine this visit with one to the Levie archaeological museum, where you can see many of the objects found on site.

2.5 km
1h
Very easy
20170 Levie
- OT Alta Rocca -
- OT Alta Rocca -
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Com'è l'acqua pendi" trail at Levie

Levie is at the crossroads of several ancestral paths, which gave it its name "i via". Take the "Com'è l'acqua pendi - La mémoire de l'eau" trail and discover the village's rich heritage as you follow the course of the water.

1.7 km
1h 30m
Very easy
155 Santa Crucci 20170 Levie
- OT Alta Rocca -
- OT Alta Rocca -
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Serra di Scopamena heritage trail

Discover the village of Serra di Scopamena and its chestnut grove. Here you'll find the famous chestnut dryer, "u siccatoghju", and a superb example of a water mill, "u fragnu".

1.3 km
50m
Very easy
17 Traversa Di I Puddoni 20127 Serra-di-Scopamène
- OT Alta Rocca -
- OT Alta Rocca -
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A strada di Rinucciu" path in Serra di Scopamena

The "A strada di Rinucciu - In the footsteps of Rinucciu" trail is an invitation to combine geography and history. In the footsteps of Rinucciu della Rocca, discover the summit of A Punta di a Cucciurpula from where you can admire a 360° panorama of the Alta Rocca.

5.6 km
3h
Easy
20127 Serra-di-Scopamène
- OT Alta Rocca -
- OT Alta Rocca -
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MARE A MARE SUD - STAGE 4 | SERRA DI SCOPAMENA - SAINTE LUCIE DE TALLANO

MARE A MARE SUD: from Porto-Vecchio to Propriano

5-day tour
Stages from 4h to 6h
73km in total

This mid-range mountain hike is accessible to all, even those with little experience. The route is suitable all year round, as it is not too hot in summer thanks to the vegetation cover, and there is little snow in winter.
Stopover gîtes dot the trail. It's best to book your nights in advance.

STAGE 4: SERRA DI SCOPAMENA - SANTA LUCIE DI TALLANO

Go into the village, the path is below.

Oak, arbutus and chestnut forests, crossing the Rizzanese river, arrival at the village of Sainte Lucie de Tallano.

12 km
5h
Moderate
VILLAGE 20127 Serra-di-Scopamène
- OT Alta Rocca -
- OT Alta Rocca -