Pozzines and Crête de Scaldasole hike from the Plateau d'Ese
Explore the famous pozzines and the Scaldasole ridge! A guided hike starting from Ese with panoramic views over the Gulf of Ajaccio and the beech forest.
Practical information
Set off on a day's hike from the Ese plateau to climb the Scaldasole ridge and admire the view over the Gulf of Ajaccio!
- Walk through a beech forest
- Discovering mountain sheepfolds and Corsican pozzines
- Ascent between 550 and 750 m, with a circuit of 12 to 15 km
Course of events
Please allow 5 to 6 hours for this activity.
- Arrive at the meeting point (Plateau d'Ese or Col de Verde) and meet your guide.
- Get equipped and listen to the route briefing.
- Embark on a 5 to 6 hour loop through emblematic landscapes (12 to 15 km):
- Crossing a forest of hundred-year-old beech trees
- Passage through the mountain sheepfolds and the Foce d'Astre hut
- Discover the famous pozzines (lawns with a thousand water holes)
- Climbing the Scaldasole ridge with panoramic views over the Gulf of Ajaccio
- Enjoy an immersive break to discover local stories and traditions.
- Return to the starting point.
- End of the activity.
Activity requirements
You need to be in good physical condition to take part in this activity.
Special terms
The duration and itinerary of this activity depend on the weather.
Once your booking has been confirmed, please contact the instructor to arrange a time and place to meet (it is possible to start the activity from the Col de Verde).
Included
- Professional guide
Excluded
- Transport to the meeting point
Do not forget to bring
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable clothing suited to the weather
- Closed shoes
- Rucksack
- Water bottle
- Snacks
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Discover the famous pozzines and the Scaldasole ridge on an unforgettable hike from the Plateau d'Ese!
Discover one of Corsica's most emblematic landscapes on this hike into the heart of the mountains! Departing from the Plateau d'Ese or the Col de Verde, you'll set off on a 5-6 hour loop through wild, unspoilt scenery. This excursion is an invitation to get away from it all, where the rugged peaks meet the softness of the high-altitude meadows, offering a natural spectacle of rare beauty.
After meeting the guide and listening to a briefing on the route, you'll begin your ascent through a forest of hundred-year-old beech trees with an enchanting atmosphere. The route will take you to the mountain sheepfolds and the Foce d'Astre hut, true witnesses of island pastoral life. It's here, in this authentic setting, that your guide will share with you the local stories and traditions that make up the soul of this region.
The highlight of this hike is undoubtedly the discovery of the famous pozzines, the meadows with a thousand waterholes typical of the Corsican relief, which form an almost unreal landscape. The cruise continues towards the Scaldasole ridge, where a breathtaking 360° panorama awaits you. From up there, you can enjoy an uninterrupted view of the Gulf of Ajaccio and the surrounding peaks, a perfect moment for a contemplative break.
Organised in small groups to ensure a friendly and privileged experience, this outing is ideal for nature lovers and those who love the great outdoors. This hike with a local guide is guaranteed to give you access to unique viewpoints and to teach you all you need to know about the island's biodiversity and heritage.
Don't wait any longer to experience this total immersion between heaven and earth on the Scaldasole ridge from the Ese plateau!