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.
Altagene - Punta di Sarrado - Altagene
A country loop offering panoramic views at an altitude of 1033 metres, where you can discover the surrounding peaks thanks to an orientation table.
Beaconing
Orange
To discover along the way
- the village of Altagene and its church
- Punta di Sarrado (1033 m)
- views of the Rizzanese Valley and the Pianu de Levie
IGN map
Aerial photos / IGN
Map of slopes (IGN map)
Map 1950 / IGN
Staff map (1820-1866)
Open Street Map
Orientation table at Punta di Sarrado
Take a break around the orientation table and discover the surrounding peaks.
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Start of the trail
Departure from the village centre
Watch out for traffic!
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Bifurcation
Take the path on the right as you leave the road, after the small bridge
Punta di Sarrado
A peak culminating at 1033 metres overlooking the surrounding valleys
Church of San Pantaleonu
The parish church is dedicated to San Pantaleonu (patron saint of doctors), celebrated on 27 July. It was built on top of an older building that had become too small and which, in modern times, had taken on the name of a Romanesque chapel below the village.
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Intersection with the road
Turn left onto the road
Watch out for traffic!
Ange Felix's art studio
Ange Felix, a sculptor of iron figures, exhibits some of his work in his village of Altagene, where his workshop is located.
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Intersection with a runway
Follow a section of the track and the orange markings.
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Intersection with a runway
Cross the runway and watch out for traffic!
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Intersection with a runway
Cross the runway and watch out for traffic!
Continue along the path following the orange markings
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Intersection with the road
Take the road towards the village, following the orange signs.
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Village road
Continue along the road towards the village