L'ALTA ROCCA
THE LAND OF LORDS
The Alta Rocca is a mid-mountain area bounded by the Bavella and Ospedale massifs and the Cuscionu plateau, the highest point of which is the Alcudina at 2134 metres.
The diversity of landscapes that make up this region offers an exceptionally rich flora and fauna.
With 9,000 years of history, this singular territory, rich in potential, is one of the oldest populated places in Corsica. Known as "the land of the lords" in the Middle Ages, the region is now made up of 16 villages, each more attractive than the last. Numerous natural and heritage treasures (ovens, bridges, mills, fountains, etc.) have been preserved, along with a diversity of styles that have been shaped by history (Romanesque churches, chapels, convents, etc.).
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES IN ALTA ROCCA
The Alta Rocca is part of the Corsican Regional Nature Park.
A protected area, it is home to a host of world-renowned wonders, including several sites of outstanding wild beauty.
These natural areas make the Alta Rocca an ideal setting for long, rewarding walks. A number of signposted, easy-to-use paths are available for exploring the area. In particular, the "sentiers de pays", former mule tracks, have been preserved and reopened to tourists. There's also the Mare a Mare, which crosses the region and can be walked all year round.
The Alta Rocca also has a wide range of outdoor activities to keep you entertained and thrilled, including canyoning, climbing, mountain biking, water trekking and via ferrata.
CULTURE AND HERITAGE
The Alta Rocca is part of the Corsican Regional Nature Park.
A protected area, it is home to a host of world-renowned wonders, including several sites of outstanding wild beauty.
These natural areas make the Alta Rocca an ideal setting for long, rewarding walks. A number of signposted, easy-to-use paths are available for exploring the area. In particular, the "sentiers de pays", former mule tracks, have been preserved and reopened to tourists. There's also the Mare a Mare, which crosses the region and can be walked all year round.
The Alta Rocca also has a wide range of outdoor activities to keep you entertained and thrilled, including canyoning, climbing, mountain biking, water trekking and via ferrata.