I Strittoni - Monacia-d'Aullène

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Features Geological Significance · Historical Significance · Views

This easy route allows you to see the various troglodyte houses (Orii) near Monacia-d'Aullène. Along the way, you'll also get some great views onto the Corsican "maquis" (shrubland).

Free parking in town

Trail running friendly

The trail is not very well marked but is easy to follow:

- The trail starts right off the road
- At 0.4 km you'll meet the first intersection. Keep right to start the loop
- At 1 km, you'll find the Oriu d'Iddastricciola behind the old farmhouse.
- At 1.72 km, there will be a large hole in a shepherd wall. You can find the Oriu di A Fossa 150 m down, through an unmaintained trail, full of bushes. There is also another Oriu in the mountains (300m up), Oriu d'A Munaccia d'Auddè if you continue on the main trail.
- Start your way back. At 2.5 km, you'll find the Nameless Oriu and the Elephant Rock and the Oriu di Cubia next to each other.
- Follow the trail, it will lead you back to the first intersection and where you started.

Along the way, you can find multiple old cork oaks. Most of the trail is in the shade.