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.
