Hiking : A Nivera di Ville di Pietrabugno
The village of Ville-di-Pietrabugno is nestled in unspoilt countryside, with its wash-house, oven and fountain hidden away in its stone streets, revealing an authentic heritage. At the gateway to Bastia, between the sea and the mountains, it invites you to discover the rural Corsican world of yesteryear.
Difficulty : Easy
Duration : 2h00
Distance Length : 5.4km
Altitude : 600 m
Vertical rise : + 300 m
Advice and safety
-Choose suitable walking shoes
-Allow at least 1 litre of water per person
-Check the weather forecast before you set off and take the time to study the route carefully
-Don't forget to bring warm clothing and to adapt the hike to your level.
📍Le Parcours
-Departure is from the Hamlet of Guaitella, accessible by car from Bastia. Several parking areas are available in the village.
-From the village centre, follow the signs to the heritage trails towards La Nivera.
-The trail begins with a gradual ascent through narrow streets and ancient cobbled lanes, and then quickly goes into the undergrowth.
-After a few minutes, you leave the dwellings to take a shady path, bordered by dry stone walls and Mediterranean vegetation.
-The trail alternates between gentle climbs and rocky sections, It also offers a wonderful view over the valley.
-As you progress through the interpretation panels to discover the history of the site and its environment.
-After approximately 50-minute walk, you reach the Nivera, An old building used to store snow.
-This site, nestled in the heart of nature, bears witness to the ancient ice storage practices, used in the past for food and preservation.
-The route is generally accessible, The route is easy to navigate, but requires good footwear because of some uneven sections.
-The location lends itself perfectly to a nature break, in a quiet, shady setting
Did you know?
The name Ville-di-Pietrabugno is thought to come from the ancient «villas» and the surrounding landscape: a «pietra» (rock) forming a «bugnu», meaning swarm, overlooking the Fangu valley.
