The region and activities
THE FILOSORMA - OR FALASORMA IN BALAGNE
The village of Manso nestles in the shadow of the island's highest peaks, under the protection of Paglia Orba and Punta Minuta, in the upper Fango valley, a region well known to hikers and mountain walkers.
The village of Manso nestles in the shadow of the island's highest peaks, under the protection of Paglia Orba and Punta Minuta, in the upper Fango valley, a region well known to hikers and mountain walkers.
To the rhythm of the transhumance..
Manso is steeped in history and agropastoral tradition, and proudly preserves the memory of the place. It was here, in fact, that the Niolins spent the winter with their herds. You can follow in the footsteps of these Niolu shepherds who, with the rhythm of transhumance, helped shape the landscapes of Manso's four hamlets: Monte Estremu, Barghjana, Mansu and Tuarelli.
The transhumance trail
The trail starts at Barghiana (from the track on the D351 road), passes through the Ponte di e rocce and joins the path from Montestremo leading to the Bocca di Capronale (1,329 m).
It then crosses over to the Sevi side and reaches the Puscaghia refuge of the P.N.R.C. (in the commune of Évisa).
Finally, it enters the Niolo, crossing the "grande dorsale" at Bocca di Guagnarola (1,833 m), before descending to visit the villages of Albertacce, Lozzi and Corscia.
The transhumance trail
The trail starts at Barghiana (from the track on the D351 road), passes through the Ponte di e rocce and joins the path from Montestremo leading to the Bocca di Capronale (1,329 m).
It then crosses over to the Sevi side and reaches the Puscaghia refuge of the P.N.R.C. (in the commune of Évisa).
Finally, it enters the Niolo, crossing the "grande dorsale" at Bocca di Guagnarola (1,833 m), before descending to visit the villages of Albertacce, Lozzi and Corscia.
Manso... extreme green!
Above Monte Estremu, the former Santa Maria convent offers a magnificent panorama of the Fango springs and the entire valley.
If you'd like to take a dip in the crystal-clear waters, the Fango River has been awarded the "Wild River Site" label.
As for you, sporty friends, you'll be able to follow the ancient transhumance paths and the Tra Mare è Monte trail. The Parc Naturel Régional de Corse also opens the doors to the lush Piriu forest and the entire Fangu valley, declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. It is also populated by holm oaks, said to be the oldest in the world.
If you'd like to take a dip in the crystal-clear waters, the Fango River has been awarded the "Wild River Site" label.
As for you, sporty friends, you'll be able to follow the ancient transhumance paths and the Tra Mare è Monte trail. The Parc Naturel Régional de Corse also opens the doors to the lush Piriu forest and the entire Fangu valley, declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. It is also populated by holm oaks, said to be the oldest in the world.
Hiking
The environment of rocks, stones, natural pools and waterfalls is magnificent. Diving and tobogganing are the order of the day on a summer visit. A real pleasure for hikers!
Among the most popular hikes:
➜ The Tra Mare e Monti (Between Sea and Mountains) long-distance hiking trail, which links Calenzana to Cargèse, crosses the commune.
➜ The famous Cascettoni pass (often improperly called the Cirque de la Solitude) once used by the GR20 is located in the commune.
➜ Other trails have been traced and marked to enhance old paths and create new ones.
➜ Capu Tafunatu, a remarkable 35 m wide and 11 m high rock hole in a porphyry setting, is the goal of many hikers.
Among the most popular hikes:
➜ The Tra Mare e Monti (Between Sea and Mountains) long-distance hiking trail, which links Calenzana to Cargèse, crosses the commune.
➜ The famous Cascettoni pass (often improperly called the Cirque de la Solitude) once used by the GR20 is located in the commune.
➜ Other trails have been traced and marked to enhance old paths and create new ones.
➜ Capu Tafunatu, a remarkable 35 m wide and 11 m high rock hole in a porphyry setting, is the goal of many hikers.
Canoeing the Fango Delta
ZENITUDE GUARANTEED!
In this verdant landscape, where only the sound of birdsong interrupts the silence, you'll glide silently over the water's mirror to observe a multitude of animal and plant species, such as the white water lilies lining the banks, cistude turtles sunning themselves on semi-submerged dead trunks, and numerous birds and their chicks: grebes, moorhens and, depending on the season, wading birds: grey herons, egrets and, more discreetly, magnificent kingfishers flying stealthily over the surface.
In this verdant landscape, where only the sound of birdsong interrupts the silence, you'll glide silently over the water's mirror to observe a multitude of animal and plant species, such as the white water lilies lining the banks, cistude turtles sunning themselves on semi-submerged dead trunks, and numerous birds and their chicks: grebes, moorhens and, depending on the season, wading birds: grey herons, egrets and, more discreetly, magnificent kingfishers flying stealthily over the surface.
Scandola nature reserve
AN EXCEPTIONAL SITE
In north-west Corsica, between Galéria and Porto, Scandola covers 900 hectares of land and 1,000 hectares of sea, including the Girolata peninsula and village.
The purple and gold porphyry rocks, shaped by wind and waves, form curious sculptures.
The blues of the sea and the greens of the vegetation combine with the intense reds of the rock to create an exceptional palette of colors and a marvelous landscape!
In north-west Corsica, between Galéria and Porto, Scandola covers 900 hectares of land and 1,000 hectares of sea, including the Girolata peninsula and village.
The purple and gold porphyry rocks, shaped by wind and waves, form curious sculptures.
The blues of the sea and the greens of the vegetation combine with the intense reds of the rock to create an exceptional palette of colors and a marvelous landscape!