

This loop connects the most beautiful hilltop villages of Balagne, nicknamed the garden of Corsica. The Artisans' Route winds between olive groves, orchards and fragrant hills, offering panoramic views of the sea and the mountains.
Description
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Start/Finish: Lozari
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Approximate duration: 6 hours
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Distance: approximately 60 km
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Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Recommended itinerary:
Belgodère – First stop with a magnificent panoramic view of the valley and the sea. The Saint-Thomas church, perched on the heights, reflects the village's religious and architectural history.
Occhiatana – A typical small Corsican village overlooking the valley. Its narrow streets and stone houses offer an authentic immersion into the soul of Balagne.
Costa – Ideal stop to discover local crafts and enjoy a coffee in the village square, at the relaxed pace of Corsican life.
Ville-di-Paraso – Known for its baroque church with an elegant façade and its artisans who work with wood and local products. A stop that combines culture and craftsmanship.
Speloncato – One of the most beautiful panoramas in the region! Here, you can meet a jam maker and stop for lunch on a terrace, facing a spectacular landscape.
You can visit a cheesemaking workshop, explore leather and textile crafts, and admire the typical Romanesque churches. Cateri – Sant’Antonino – Sant’Antonino is ranked among the most beautiful villages in France. Its cobbled streets and breathtaking views are worth a visit. In Cateri, be sure to try the artisanal ice creams and pottery workshops. Aregno – Pigna – Corbara – Three emblematic villages of artistic Balagne. In Pigna and Corbara, you will discover traditional musical instruments, ceramics, and the Corbara museum. A dive into Corsican culture. Île-Rousse – End your journey gently with a walk by the sea, some relaxing time on the beach, and an aperitif on a terrace facing the sunset. The Artisans' Route – what you discover – Open workshops: potter, glassblower, cutler, sculptor, luthier... Local tastings: farm cheeses, AOP wines, olive oil, maquis honey, charcuterie.
Nessa – Feliceto – Muro – A succession of authentic villages, perfect for a gentle exploration.
