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The Plateau of Coscione with its granite boulders and 'pozzines' a sort of thick spongy grassy carpet. Situated at an altitude of between 1500 and 2130m, animals are brought here from the summer.
An unforgettable experience whether you cross it by foot, horse or mountain bike. |
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The well known Col de Bavella (1218m) dominated by red granite peaks and surrounded by laricio pine trees : amongst other activities: climbing, start of the GR20, Via Ferrata, canyoning and swimming in rockpools. |
Sign-posted paths of the Mare a Mare Sud trek.
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The forest of St Pierre with its magnificent century old beeches and elm trees. |
Ospedale with its pine forest and lake.
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The Piscia di Gallu waterfall, most breathtaking on the island with a 60m cascade. |
Treks to several sheepfolds (les Sardi, le Calcinaggiu, Cavallara). |
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Others sites to visit :
- The prehistoric Cucuruzzu site and its 'castellu', listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO.
- Riding centre and watermill at Serra di Scopamène
- The 10th century Roman chapel and castle at Quenza.
- The racecourse at Zonza (horseracing takes place at weekends in summer).
- The olive oil museum and 15 th century church at Ste Lucie de Tallano.
- San Giovanni, the 14th century Pisan church and clocktower at Carbini.
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