Vallée du Fango, Biosphere reserve in Haute-Corse, France.
The Vallée du Fango extends across mountainous terrain with Mediterranean vegetation, clear rivers, and diverse ecological zones supporting numerous plant and animal species.
The designation of Vallée du Fango as a UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserve in March 1977 established its role in environmental conservation and scientific research.
Local communities within the Vallée du Fango maintain traditional agricultural methods and land management practices that shape the natural landscape of Corsica.
Visitors can access multiple hiking trails throughout the reserve, with educational signs providing information about local flora, fauna, and geological formations.
The reserve contains natural hot springs within its boundaries, offering geological features that contribute to the scientific value of this protected area.
Location: Haute-Corse
Inception: March 1, 1977
GPS coordinates: 42.46667,8.66667
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
This route connects mountains, forests and valleys of Corsica. It links prehistoric sites, Genoese towers, nature reserves, lakes and remote beaches. The trails lead to archaeological sites, waterfalls and historical villages.
Scandola Nature Reserve
14.7 km
Corsica Regional Natural Park
49.8 km
Revellata lighthouse
13.8 km
Calvi Cathedral
13.7 km
Citadelle de Calvi
13.7 km
Casa di Cristoforo Colombo
13.7 km
Lac de l'Argentella
1.7 km
Torra di Calvi
13.5 km
Église Sainte-Marie de Calvi
13.4 km
Gulf of Porto: Calanche of Piana, Gulf of Girolata, Scandola Reserve
16.1 km
Torra di Girolata
14 km
Delta du Fango Beach
4.9 km
Lac de Calca Tavulaghjiu
7.9 km
Torra di Galeria
5.4 km
Torra d'Elbu
13.1 km
Sémaphore de Capo Cavallo
5.7 km
Plage de Galéria
6.1 km
Église Saint-Roch de Moncale
14.8 km
Oratoire Saint-Antoine
13.7 km
Plage de l'Alga
11.7 km
Église Saint-Pancrace de Manso
15.5 km
Église San Giovanni de Calenzana
5.7 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Loreto de Calvi
13.4 km
Église Sainte-Marie de Galéria
6.6 km
Église Sainte-Lucie de Prezzuna
8.7 km
Monte Cintu
6.3 km
Calvi Port
13.6 km
Hôtel Nord-Sud
13.6 kmReviews
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