Strada Vecia Trail, Bonifacio Hike
Key facts about the hike
- Difficulty
- Easy Hikes are rated from very easy to very hard: my difficulty scale
- Duration
- 3h30 Estimated time, short breaks included (photos, water, snacks), picnic not included: how it is calculated
- Distance
- 9.5km
- Elevation gain
- 300m
- Type of route
- Loop
- Maximum altitude
- 75 m
- Vertiginous Five levels, depending on how exposed the route is: the levels in detail
- No
- Marked
- Partially
- Popularity
- Moderate
- Region
- South-East
- Start point
- 41.39147, 9.16498
- Activity
- Hiking
Hike overview
The Strada Vecia Trail is a hike that follows an old, paved Genoese road lined with dry stone walls. This road once connected Bonifacio to Sartène. The route passes by the iconic Madonetta lighthouse and takes you to the wild beaches of Fazzio and Paragan. The hike is accessible to all and offers magnificent panoramic views of the Bonifacio citadel, limestone cliffs, and port.
Map and elevation profile of the hike
Strada Vecia Trail, Bonifacio Hike
Difficulties of the hike
This hike does not present any major technical difficulties and is ideal for families. The trail alternates between the old Genoese road and rocky paths through the maquis. Much of the route is shaded by tall maquis plants, which offer welcome protection from the sun in the summer. The trail is not marked, but there are numerous directional signs along the way.
What you'll love
- The exceptional views of the citadel of Bonifacio perched on its white limestone cliffs, a unique architectural spectacle.
- The Madonetta lighthouse, an iconic building constructed in 1854 that watches over the maritime entrance to the town.
- The wild beaches of Fazzio and Paragan, nestled in beautiful coves with turquoise waters.
Practical information
Presence of posidonia
The beaches of Paragan and, to a lesser extent, Fazzio, have significant deposits of posidonia, a stranded sea grass. The site managers deliberately preserve these accumulations because they play an essential role in protecting the coastline and naturally replenishing the beaches with sand.
Photos
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