Belvederes and viewpoints
By offering spectacular views of natural, cultural or heritage sites, they allow visitors to appreciate the scale, diversity and harmony of the location. These facilities are carefully designed to combine sensory discovery, landscape education and visitor management, thereby contributing to the sustainable enhancement of the site. At the crossroads of tourism, landscape and environmental issues, panoramic viewpoints are key devices for revealing without altering.
must-see location of the Grand Site de France
BARBAGGIO VIEWPOINT
Located on the RD 38 between the Teghime Pass and the town of Poggio d'Oletta, the Barbaggio viewpoint is a must-see attraction in the Grand Site de France. It offers an exceptional view of the Patrimonio vineyards as well as the area's iconic landscape and limestone ridges.
The project involved the construction of a car park with capacity for around ten vehicles, as well as a dedicated bicycle parking area, thereby facilitating diverse access to the site. A path incorporates a staircase carved from local stone to ensure that it blends into the landscape and respects the natural environment. Designed as a circular route, it offers visitors a succession of views of the limestone range, the vineyards and the villages of Patrimonio and Barbaggio.
A wooden platform, carefully integrated into a rocky promontory, has been installed to provide a discreet and immersive viewpoint, in perfect harmony with the site. Near this platform is the start of the panoramic balcony trail.
In 2022, the Syndicat Mixte du Grand Site de France undertook development work to facilitate and secure its accessibility.
gateway to the Grand Site de France
TEGHIME PASS
This busy thoroughfare, separating Greater Bastia from Nebbiu-Conca d'Oru, is a veritable gateway to the Grand Site de France. The Col de Teghime is also a historic site, having witnessed one of the most famous battles of the liberation of Corsica during the Second World War, with military remains from that period still visible today.
Also in 2022, alongside the work on the Barbaggio viewpoint, the Syndicat Mixte du Grand Site carried out landscaping work on the Col de Teghime site.
In order to showcase this gateway to the Grand Site de France, careful renovation work has been carried out. A new car park has been created to welcome visitors in comfortable conditions. The old infrastructure has been dismantled and the site has been renaturalised, helping to restore its natural character. A secure footpath has also been created, making it easier for visitors to get around while ensuring their safety. To enhance the visitor experience, a totem pole and a Grand Site de France landscape reading table have been installed. The famous Casemate and its surroundings have been restored, and a historical fresco in enamelled lava has been installed, adding a strong heritage dimension. Finally, a belvedere visible from the road has been built using the existing rocks, offering a remarkable view of the surrounding landscape.