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Ajaccio
Tavaco

Tavacu Heritage Trail

Easy

2.5

(2)

5

hikers

Tavacu Heritage Trail

01:02

3.29km

140m

Hiking

Tavacu (Tavaco), the smallest village in the Pays d'Ajaccio, has a remarkable natural setting. It is the latter that we suggest you explore with this trail, called U chjassu di a Purcarecchia. It reveals the heritage of the village and crosses the pretty communal forest.

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Last updated: October 25, 2024

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333 m

Charcoal kiln and charcoal kiln platforms

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Walking through the Tavacu forest, it is possible to come across several charcoal kilns, flat surfaces surrounded by stone walls that were once used to make charcoal.

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1.11 km

Tavaco forest

Highlight • Forest

The Tavaco forest extends over 125 hectares between 210 and 1,040 meters above sea level. Mainly composed of beautiful green oaks, it is also covered with scrub born after the 2009 fire.

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1.22 km

Funtana di a Purcarecchia

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In the past, this fountain served as a gathering place for the inhabitants of Tavaco who came to cool off there. After being invaded by vegetation, it came back to life thanks to the development of the Tavaco heritage trail.

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2.22 km

The Vignola stream is a charming little stream that runs through the Tavaco forest. Its mill has been restored, notably reinforcing its surrounding walls.

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3.29 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.42 km

712 m

158 m

Surfaces

2.66 km

473 m

158 m

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August 6, 2024

Tavacu (Tavaco), the smallest village in the Pays d'Ajaccio, has a remarkable natural setting. It is the latter that we suggest you explore with this trail, called U chjassu di a Purcarecchia. It reveals the heritage of the village and crosses the pretty communal forest.



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