Trail 20 - Itinérance : L'Ile-Rousse - Tartagine - L'Ile-Rousse

Stage 1 - L'Ile-Rousse > Belgodère (14km - 550m+) Departing from the beach at L'Ile-Rousse, you first follow the coast before heading inland to Belgodère, a small village perched on the rocks overlooking the Reginu valley. Stage 2 - Belgodère > Maison forestière de Tartagine (29.5km - 1520m+) You'll then head for the San Colombano pass, gateway to Corsica's regional nature park. You'll pass through the commune of Olmi Cappella before descending to the Tartagine river, for a short interlude in a quiet, shady spot in the heart of the Ghjunsani valley. You'll then cross the Genoese bridges before reaching the Tartagine forest house for a well-deserved rest. Stage 3 - Maison forestière de Tartagine > L'Ile-Rousse (42km - 1660m+) You'll then head back towards L'Ile-Rousse, passing through Pioggiola, Nessa, Feliceto, Muro, Lac de Codole and Santa Reparata di Balagna on a final, mostly downhill section to reach the beach at L'Ile-Rousse for a well-deserved swim! Weather forecast: check the weather forecast before leaving on +33(0)3250 or +33(0)8 99 71 02 00 Avoid hiking in thunderstorms or windy conditions because of the fire risk Avoid hiking if you see fire smoke even in the distance Take water with you Bring good hiking shoes and something to protect you from the sun and rain. Watch out for the train for paths passing near the railway line Keep dogs on a leash If the ground is wet, be careful as the trails are often stony and can be slippery. Respect the path of the trails, do not use short cuts to protect vegetation and prevent erosion Do not damage fences, plantations, and do not disturb pets or herds. Please note that the picking of certain plants is prohibited. Do not leave any traces of your passage by taking your waste to a waste collection point, and think about sorting. Find out about the hunting season Do not hesitate to call on hiking professionals. Your Tourist Office works with qualified guides.