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Country trails

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.

Be careful!
We have no information on the difficulty of this route. There may be a few surprises along the way. Before you set off, don't hesitate to find out more and take all the necessary precautions. Enjoy the ride! 🌳🥾

SERRA DI SCOPAMENE HERITAGE TRAIL

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This easy, well-marked trail passes through landscapes typical of Corsican rural life and highlights elements of the past that bear witness to the local agro-pastoral culture.

The tour begins in the heart of the village, with a typical cobbled descent (calade) to the Vangonu district, where chestnut groves once flourished, a vital resource for the inhabitants of this mountain region.

Along the way, you'll discover
- the «U Siccatoghju» chestnut dryer, a small traditional building used in the past to dry chestnuts after harvesting, an essential stage before processing them into flour or eating them
- the «U Fragnu» water mill, fed by an aqueduct and set beside a stream. This mill is a fine example of traditional Corsican hydraulic architecture and a reminder of the importance of water for domestic and agricultural uses.
- old vegetable gardens, bordered by dry stone walls, which bear witness to the self-sufficiency of the villagers in the past
- fountains and wash-houses, essential community places in the daily life of the inhabitants, where people came to draw water and wash their clothes.

Along the way, the path winds its way between dry-stone walls typical of Corsican rural architecture, leading you to a neighbourhood dominated by beautiful light-coloured granite houses with their sober, massive architecture.

What's so interesting about this walk?
This trail is more than just a walk: it's designed as an interpretation trail of the local heritage. It's an ideal walk for everyone: families, heritage enthusiasts, curious walkers or visitors wanting to understand how Corsican communities lived in harmony with their environment.

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Walk
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
50 minutes
Dist.
1.3 km
In the vicinity
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Map of slopes (IGN map)

Map 1950 / IGN

Staff map (1820-1866)

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Lat : 41.755056Lng : 9.101551
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