ピグナのおすすめウォーキング＆ハイキングルート

absolutely stop to drink a glass of St. Antomino lemon

Magnificent view of the Algajola and Pigna valleys

One of the most beautiful villages in Balagne, alleys, covered passages and houses blend into the rock. The view of the plain and the sea is splendid.

Artisans of the wonderful... Climb the heights of the Nervia valley. A village with blonde houses and azure shutters awaits you: it is Pigna. This is the right place to stop! Let yourself be enchanted by this village reborn from its ashes like a phoenix. Stones and clay mix with tuff to give this village back its former glory. Park your car in the car park, the parish church welcomes you. To its right, a small clay building hides a great secret. Behind these walls is an auditorium. A place of research, experimentation, rehearsals of singing and music, it is more than a tool for the transmission of a musical tradition, it is the heart of the village. After a few steps, you will find yourself in front of A Vaccaghja; discover this former cattle shed converted into an amphitheater. If you are one of the lucky ones present in Pigna in July, you can take part in the Festival of Voices, Festivoce. Stroll through the narrow streets and stroll through the stalls and workshops of the artisans... Those who have made it possible to restore Pigna. Potter, jeweler, violin maker, engraver and delicatessen promise you a meeting. Those of the authentic Balagne! Do not leave the village without watching the sunset from one of the panoramic terraces. Local wines and local specialties will accompany you in this moment of grace that stops time.

Pigna is a municipality on the French Mediterranean island of Corsica. It belongs to the department of Haute-Corse, the arrondissement of Calvi and the canton of L'Île-Rousse. The town is located in the Corsican mountains at about 230 meters above sea level. Neighboring municipalities are * Corbara to the north, Santa-Reparata-di-Balagna to the northeast and east, Sant'Antonino to the south and southeast and Aregno to the west.

Corbara is one of those charming Corsican villages that combine sea and mountains. Its rich heritage, such as the Saint-Dominique convent, is perfectly highlighted by this sublime natural setting.

If you want to visit the monastery, you should plan the times on your tour

A look through the open gate is definitely worthwhile.