CHAPELLE SANT'ANDRIA DI FABRICA - BIGUGLIA +Added to my favoriteItem already present

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Discover Biguglia on two trails: the Biguglia Village trail immerses you in the atmosphere of the village, while the Sant'Andria Chapel trail takes you to the Sant'Andria chapel, at the heart of a trail as artistic as it is natural. Hidden sculptures, painted trees, colourful characters... a local artist has sown his imagination all along the way, to the delight of young and old alike. A picnic area awaits you at the chapel. Be careful, though: the trail crosses several waterholes - avoid them in wet weather because of the mud and flooding, but enjoy them in fine weather!

Biguglia Village trail :
Start from the village car park: 42.627197, 9.421073 (Alt. 113m)
Length of walk (excluding breaks): 40 min.
Distance covered: 500m
Difference in altitude: D+40m / D-40m
Difficulty: Easy

1) Start from the car park of the 16th-century baroque church of Saint-André. Meet in front of the church.
Here you can see the Étang de Biguglia, also known as the Etang de Chjurlinu.
Retrace your steps to the war memorial.

2) Go back up to the crossroads 50m further up.

3) Turn right, then slightly left, and take the lane (not the road), then continue for 80 metres to reach the piazza di l'avvene.

4) To the left of the piazza, looking towards the sea, is a ruined tower. This is an ancient Genoese tower dating back to the 16th century, marking the fortified boundary of the village in the Middle Ages.
Opposite the fountain (with your back to the sea), take the stone steps, then turn right. After about twenty steps
turn left, then left again at the top of the stairs, to reach the piazza di u chjalzu (mulberry tree square).

5) From here, cross the square and continue towards the vault, but before you do, look out for the cannonball above the door on your left. Start to descend slightly to reach the wash-house 70 metres below.

6) To get to the Sant'Andria Chapel path, continue along the route.
If you want to turn around, leave the house on your left and then turn left again and after 100m you will find the crossroads.

7) Cross the road back to the car park.

Sant'Andria Chapel path :
Start from the village car park: 42.626335, 9.419397 (Alt. 154m)
Walking time (excluding breaks): 90 min.
Distance covered: 3.5Kms
Difference in altitude: D+190m / D-190m
Difficulty: Medium

1) From the washhouse, take the concrete steps. Continue for 380m through undergrowth, taking care to read the botanical trail signs.

2) At the fork in the path, you can discover one of the many tree sculptures along the way.
trail. Continue on the "lower" path and follow the yellow and blue waymarked path, in the colours of Biguglia.

3) Take a break at the "pagliaghju" (straw huts), 1100m from the washhouse. Begin the short but "sporty" climb
to the ruined chapel.

4) Sant' Andria di Fabrica chapel lies at 343m altitude, the highest point of the walk. At this point, you will have covered 1900m from the start. From the chapel, continue along the plateau for about 50m.

5) At the dry fountain, turn right. Descend under the oak grove, skirting a water pipe for 1,200 m to reach 2.

6) From the burnt chestnut tree and its sculpture, walk a few metres, turn left and return along the same path.

The Topo Guide is available to download to guide you along your route and ensure you have a safe and enjoyable hike.