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Developing the quality of the welcome, the richness of discovery and active mobility for an emotional encounter between the visitor and the region.
COMMITMENT 1
MAISON DU GRAND SITE
Make the Grand Site house a place for welcoming visitors and introducing them to the region.
A symbolic action of the first period of certification, the Grand Site house in Saint-Florent was designed as an educational showcase to help visitors understand the history and geography, landscapes and heritage, human activities and natural environments that make the Grand Site so exciting.
Actions taken
Le Major Site continues its efforts to provide information on Grand Site, its territory, its rich landscapes, architectural, environmental and heritage, its wine-growing, craft, economic and cultural activities, etc. Guided tours of the Grand Site house, for groups or schoolchildren, are organised. This sharing of knowledge is aimed at both external visitors and local residents, with the aim of promoting an emotional and sensory discovery of the Grand Site.
COMMITMENT 2
ENTRANCES TO THE MAJOR SITE AND VILLAGES
Continue the redevelopment of the entrance gates to the Grand Site and village centres.
The redevelopment of the Grand Site's entrance gates is part of a comprehensive approach to enhancing the region's landscape and heritage thresholds. These crossing points, often marked by relief effects or changes in scale, play a fundamental role in the perception of the Grand Site: they condition the entrance to the landscape, evoke emotion and structure visitors' memories.
Actions taken
The Grand Site has undertaken development work at the Teghime Pass, guided by a desire to redevelop the landscape and restore the environment, revealing the history of this strategic site during the liberation of Corsica in 1943. The development of the southern entrance to the Grand Site (Oletta) is planned.
Four municipalities within the Grand Site (Barbaggio, Oletta, Poggio d'Oletta and Patrimonio) are also undertaking development projects aimed at improving the living environment and accessibility to public spaces and heritage sites using sustainable modes of transport. These developments are monitored by the Grand Site and strive to comply with the recommendations of its Landscape, Architectural and Environmental Charter.
COMMITMENT 3
NOTABLE VIEWS
Creating landscaping that inspires contemplation
The numerous natural viewpoints scattered throughout the Grand Site enhance the sensory experience of the landscape. These locations offer visitors the opportunity to contemplate the Grand Site. From these balconies overlooking the vast landscape, the complexity of the territory suddenly seems to fade away, giving way to the beauty of the surroundings.
Actions taken
The management plan provides for the landscaping of panoramic viewpoints and roadside rest areas. The aim is to showcase its remarkable views and make the roads that criss-cross the Grand Site an asset for discovering the landscape, in particular the RD 38 and RD 333, which overlook the wine-growing conch and the Sant'Anghjulu limestone range.
The Barbaggio viewpoint development project is an example of this: The development uses local materials sourced from the site, while maintaining a simplicity that leaves room for visitors to discover the area in a meaningful way.
COMMITMENT 4
DISCOVERY ROUTES
Offer a comprehensive network of cycling and walking routes across the region, with harmonious, high-quality and safe facilities.
The Grand Site is committed to developing sustainable transport in its area, combining exploration of the region with respect for its landscapes. By promoting walking and cycling as alternatives to driving, the routes contribute to more sustainable tourism, with a better distribution of visitor flows across the region. These discovery trails offer an immersive experience of the area's natural, cultural and wine-growing heritage.
Actions taken
To enable both residents and visitors to better discover the Grand Site, its exceptional landscapes, villages, remarkable panoramic views, biodiversity, and more.
The Syndicat Mixte du Grand Site has created four new walking trails:
- Balcony Trail
- Chjassu di u Cunventu in Farinole
- Chjassu Napuleone in Barbaggio
- Chjassu Maria Gentile in Oletta and Poggio d'Oletta
These hiking trails were inaugurated in spring 2025 and are the first phase of the Grand Site's «Soft Mobility Plan», which aims to develop soft and active mobility in the area, offering an immersive and unique experience.
At the same time, a cycle and pedestrian loop is planned starting from the Maison du Grand Site, connecting Saint-Florent to the wine-growing villages of Patrimonio, Barbaggio and Poggio-d'Oletta. The redevelopment of the coastal path between Olzu beach and Catarelli beach, as well as its future extension towards the Farinole tower, will reinforce this network, offering a gentle, safe and sensitive way to discover the Grand Site.
COMMITMENT 5
SOFT MOBILITY OFFER
Create a range of services promoting soft and active mobility in the Grand Site de France
In order to actively encourage the use of sustainable modes of transport – cycling, walking, electric vehicles – which reduce the impact of cars (on the climate, landscape and noise levels), the Grand Site is committed to developing sustainable mobility options. This offer will contribute to the ecological transition of the region, improve the living environment of residents and promote more environmentally friendly tourism practices.
Actions taken
The Grand Site plans to build an eco-station in the municipality of Saint-Florent. The aim is to offer electric bike hire. Particular attention will be paid to integrating this eco-station into the landscape. In addition, charging stations and bike parking facilities are planned for the municipalities of the Grand Site. Communication campaigns and events will be organised to inform residents and visitors about this sustainable transport option and encourage its use.
COMMITMENT 6
MULTIMODAL PARKING AREAS
Design and promote the development of a multimodal offering for the Grand Site de France
In addition to initiatives promoting sustainable transport, the Grand Site is committed to developing a multimodal transport offering. This commitment is part of a broader effort to control traffic flows, improve accessibility and preserve the landscape. The creation of parking areas will help to relieve congestion in urban centres and natural areas, which are sometimes affected by illegal parking.
Actions taken
Several strategic parking areas, located at the entrance to the town or linked to discovery routes, will be redeveloped to incorporate soil permeability, vegetation and landscape integration. In Saint-Florent, the management plan provides for the redevelopment of the car parks at the southern and northern entrances to eventually accommodate an electric shuttle system and become carpooling hubs for residents. In Patrimonio, the redevelopment of certain car parks will facilitate access to the future cycle and pedestrian loop. The Col de Teghime, the gateway to the Grand Site from Bastia, already benefits from specific development.