Feliceto

A ‘blessed’ village

Feliceto

Nestled at the foot of San Parteu and the lower slopes of Montegrossu, Filicetu – Feliceto occupies a unique position. Its name derives from the local flora, evoking the expanses of ferns –*a filetta* – that cover its slopes. The rocky peaks and the cultivated plains lie in close proximity, whilst the water – at times abundant – flowing down from the hills brings true prosperity to the lands below. Vineyards and olive groves thus flourish in the Reginu valley, nourished by this coolness from the heights.

Getting there

As the water flows

In Filicetu, water has longbeen a defining feature. Springs, fountains and ancient hydraulic structures serve as a reminder of its vital role in village life, in watering the gardens and tending the crops. It winds its way along the footpaths, passing by old mills and crossing streams under ancient stone bridges. The village is thus set in a particularly lush landscape where olive trees, chestnut trees and vegetable gardens give way to the steep slope of Montegrossu – a harmony between water, the landscape and the cultivation of the land that explains the tranquillity of the place far better than the mere etymology of the village’s name, meaning ‘blessed’.

Vineyards, olive groves and crafts

The Filicetu region retains its undiminished agricultural vitality. In the valley, the Renucci and Maestracci estates embody two renowned family-run winemaking traditions within the Corse-Calvi AOP. The olive tree reigns supreme: at the Moulin du Château, Pierre Florczyk tends an olive grove comprising several thousand trees, joined in this quest for excellence by the Domaine du Reginu in Cornu Grossu.

From legend to the dizzying heights of San Parteu

Beyond the last houses in the village, the rock quickly reasserts itself. The paths climb towards Falcunaghja, a striking stone dwelling nestled beneath the cliff, which local lore readily links to tales of bandits, including those of the famous Spada.

At the very top, the summit of San Parteu defines the skyline and demands a much more strenuous pace. The slopes are home to the Espace Trail de Lisula’s Kilomètre Vertical – a route with a relentless climb, designed for very seasoned runners.

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The San Parteu Challenge

Filicetu is a real playground for thrill-seekers and lovers of the great outdoors. The village is home to the formidable Vertical Kilometre at the Espace Trail de Lisula, a formidable challenge that soars towards the peaks. This gruelling climb to San Parteu offers seasoned athletes a reward that’s well worth the effort: an unrivalled panoramic view of the Mediterranean and the jagged ridges of the Upper Balagne.