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Large panoramic crossing in the west

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  • View of Marciana Alta
    View of Marciana Alta
    Photo: Oliver Lair, Outdooractive Premium
moderate
Distance 13.1 km
4:35 h
568 m
872 m
706 m
12 m
Fascinating panoramic hike from the tranquil mountain village of Marciana Alta at the foot of Monte Capanne to the picturesque coastal villages of Chiessi and Pomonte in the southwest. The historic old paths along the western ridge of the island are not only enchanting with their magnificent panoramic views of the countryside, but also offer plenty of tranquillity and unspoilt nature in the solitude of the high regions. Fragrant macchia, dark tunnels through dense bush forests, babbling brooks in remote valley gorges, lively birdsong and the gentle sound of the wind create a spiritual atmosphere. A touching hike, ideal for switching off and recharging your batteries.

From the valley station of the Cabinovia cable car, take the SP25 in the direction of Marciana and turn left up through the narrow, picturesque streets of the medieval mountain village in the direction of Madonna del Monte. After the last houses in the village, take Via del Monti into the stone-paved path 103 and along the Way of the Cross up to the pilgrimage church. Passing the church on the right, path 103 leads above the north-west coast through beautiful maquis to the Serraventosa picnic area. The GTE Nord leads to the right with magnificent views of the deep blue Tyrrhenian Sea and soon descends through dense scrubland to the Bollero fork. Follow an ancient, stone-paved path to the elephant rock below Il Troppolo, the stone monolith in the shape of an elephant, on the left of the path. Follow trail 125 towards Chiessi, leaving the GTE and before descending to Chiessi, take the trail branching off to the right to Semaforo. Pass a ruined house and reach the derelict buildings and

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Profile picture of Oliver Lair Author Oliver Lair 
Als leidenschaftlicher Naturliebhaber, Höhenbergsteiger und Abenteuerfotograf erkunde ich am liebsten neue Regionen in fernen Ländern und tauche dabei in fremde Kulturen und Lebensweisen ein.

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