Les de la Spilonca, le pont génois de Zaglia


Les de la Spilonca, le pont génois de Zaglia

Second try to Gorges de la Spelunca to search for the 13th century Genoese bridge, Pont génois de Zaglia. The trail is well sign, so quite straight forward with minor ups and downs. Finally, we back track across the soccer field to have a wonderful view of the tall Pont Vecchiu. Very much worth 2 hours wandering around those 4 pieces of.


Les de Spelunca

Second try to Gorges de la Spelunca to search for the 13th century Genoese bridge, Pont génois de Zaglia. The trail is well sign, so quite straight forward with minor ups and downs. Finally, we back track across the soccer field to have a wonderful view of the tall Pont Vecchiu. Very much worth 2 hours wandering around those 4 pieces of.


Les de la Spilonca, le pont génois de Zaglia

This hike in Corsica's Regional Nature Park follows an old mule track that has been converted into an interpretation trail. The route passes through a chestnut forest and the Spelunca gorges. This route was used by the Genoese, who ruled Corsica until the mid-18th century, and includes a stone bridge, the Pont de Zaglia, built between 1712 and 1797. You can swim in the river in summer.


Les de la Spilonca, le pont génois de Zaglia

Pont de Zaglia (july 2007) For Ota cross the road and pass a sports field on its right (north) side, thus gaining a short trail which leads to the spectacular Ponte Vecchiu, a daring bridge, overstretching the river in one high stone arch. Below the bridge there is a huge and normally crowded bathing pond. Some people jump from the bridge into.


Les de la Spilonca, le pont génois de Zaglia

This hike in the Regional Natural Park of Corsica begins in the village of Ota and takes you to discover the narrow Gorges de la Spelunca, along the Tavulella stream. The path leads you to the Pont de Zaglia, a pretty stone bridge, listed as a Historic Monument. One of the essential hikes in Corsica!


Pont de Zaglia. Ota Corsica, Corse du sud, Corse

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Les de la Spilonca, le pont génois de Zaglia

If you walk to the third and last of the three bridges from Ota - Pont de Zaglia, it takes around an hour and you will still have enough energy to walk back. This is the most picturesque section of the hike with great gorge and mountain views and several places where you can have a dip in the river.. (Pont du Zaglia) at the bottom.


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This hike in Corsica's Regional Nature Park starts in the village of Ota and takes you along the narrow Gorges de la Spelunca, along the Tavulella stream. The trail leads to the Pont de Zaglia, a pretty stone bridge listed as a historic monument. One of Corsica's must-do hikes!


Pont génois de Zaglia Wanderungen und Rundwege komoot

Pont de Zaglia - Gorges de Spelunca loop from Évisa. Expert. 02:18. 14.3 km. Gorges de Spelunca - Pont de Zaglia loop from Ota. Expert. 01:08. 7.69 km. Vue sur la baie de Porto - Ota loop from Ota. Expert. 02:48. 13.7 km. Refuge de Tighjettu loop from Calasima. Expert. 01:57. 12.3 km. Running loop from Évisa. Expert.


Les de la Spilonca, le pont génois de Zaglia

Le pont de Zaglia, classé Monument historique depuis le 26 juin 1990, a été construit en 1797 pour permettre aux bergers transhumants et aux habitants menacés par la crise des terres de se déplacer plus facilement. Il est très représentatif des ponts génois (une seule arche pour franchir la rivière)..


Les de la Spilonca, le pont génois de Zaglia

An architectural attraction, the medieval Genoese bridge "Ponte a Zaglia", can only be reached on foot along a hiking path in the gorge (a former donkey path). First hike through the gorge, over the bridge and into the floods. The construction of the bridge was carried out with an empty scaffolding and took about 1-2 years.


Genoese bridge Pont de Zaglia in the Spelunca Corsica, France Stock Photo Alamy

A short and easy alternative is to walk the gorge bottom from the road bridge to the old Pont de Zaglia in the gorge-bottom forest - and back again. 2hrs or so. Note: beware of notorious summer thunderstorms, get away from risk areas if one approaches. Key book: Cicerone's Walking in Corsica. Find these and other books on Amazon.


Les de la Spilonca, le pont génois de Zaglia

This hike in Corsica's Regional Nature Park follows an old mule track that has been converted into an interpretation trail. The route passes through a chestnut forest and the Spelunca gorges. This route was used by the Genoese, who ruled Corsica until the mid-18th century, and includes a stone bridge, the Pont de Zaglia, built between 1712 and 1797. You can swim in the river in summer.


Les de la Spilonca, le pont génois de Zaglia

Gorges de la Spelunca. Enjoy this 1.9-mile out-and-back trail near Ota, Corse-du-Sud. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 56 min to complete. This is a very popular area for walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.


Les de la Spilonca, le pont génois de Zaglia

Pont de Zaglia - Gorges de Spelunca loop from Évisa. Expert. 02:13. 14.3 km. Ota loop from Ota. Intermediate. 01:05. 8.08 km. Gorges de Spelunca - Pont de Zaglia loop from Ota. Intermediate. 01:04. 7.68 km. Vue sur la baie de Porto - Ota loop from Ota. Expert. 02:48. 13.7 km. Running loop from Évisa. Expert. 00:45.


Les de la Spilonca, le pont génois de Zaglia

An option is to take a short walk from this point to the Pont de Zaglia. This route takes about 40 minutes. From here you can continue walking through scrubland to Evisa or return. Returning to the car park at the bridge over the D124, you can continue walking towards Ota to admire another Genoese bridge, the Ponte Vecchiu..