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.
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.
To discover along the way
- the villages of San Gavino di Carbini and Zonza
- the hamlets of Gualdariccio, Giglio, Carabona, Paccionitoli, and their churches
- the old water mill at Pian di Santu
- small-scale heritage: wash-houses, fountains, ovens
- the old byways
Beaconing
Orange
IGN map
Aerial photos / IGN
Map of slopes (IGN map)
Map 1950 / IGN
Staff map (1820-1866)
Open Street Map
Old water mill
Old water mill on the Pian di Santu stream, a fine example of the vernacular architecture of the region
Zonza Resistance Museum
The Musée de la Résistance is the only museum on the island devoted exclusively to the history of Corsica during the Second World War. Located in the heart of the village of Zonza, it helps to raise awareness of the uniqueness of our territory, which was the first département to be liberated on its own, without the help of the Allies, on 9 September 1943.
It also pays tribute to the men and women who fought for freedom, with a special focus on the patriots of the Alta Rocca region.
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Intersection with the road
Turn right on a small stretch of road to visit the hamlet of Gualdaricciu, following the signs to Giglio.
Watch out for traffic!
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Cross
Continue along the path, following the orange markings, towards Carabona.
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Intersection with the road
Turn left on the road to cross the hamlet
Watch out for traffic!
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Intersection with the road
Turn right onto the road and follow it for a short distance.
Watch out for traffic!
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Intersection with the road
Turn left on the road to cross the hamlet
Watch out for traffic!
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Bifurcation
Turn right following the signs for Zonza and continue along the path.
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Intersection with the road
Take a short section of the road before continuing along the path
Watch out for traffic!
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Intersection with the road
Turn right on the road towards Zonza
Watch out for traffic!
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Bifurcation
Continue straight ahead to visit Zonza and take advantage of its many shops
Turn left following the yellow signs towards Levie / Quenza to continue the loop.
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Cross
Continue along the path, following the orange markings, towards San Gavino di Carbini.
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Intersection with the road
Follow the road through the village
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Intersection with the road
Turn right to return to the starting point
Watch out for traffic!