The Sentier des Douaniers follows the coast of Cap Corse between Macinaggio-Rogliano and Centuri as a 19-kilometre PR hiking trail. Anyone planning Rogliano as a destination for the Sentier des Douaniers will want to rent a holiday apartment in Rogliano.
Nature
The Pointe du Cap Corse in the municipality of Rogliano covers a protected area of 668.69 hectares. The Pointe is home to eleven natural habitats of Community interest, including four priority habitats.
The route passes through protected natural areas as well as Genoese towers, a nature reserve, cliffs, dunes, fauna and flora.
Culture
The marine district of Rogliano, Macinaghju, has a fishing port and marina with 605 berths; Macinaghju is considered the largest port in Cap Corse.
From July to September, the Chapelle Sainte-Marie in Rogliano on the Sentier des Douaniers can be visited free of charge from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The visit takes about one hour.
In the centre of Rogliano stands the Sant'Agnellu church on a terrace dating from the 16th century. It was extended in the 18th century and given a large classical façade. The Santa Croce Brotherhood in Rogliano dates from the 17th century and is classified.
The ruins of San Columbanu Castle in Rogliano are associated with the Da Mare family. The Franciscan monastery overlooking Rogliano has stood there since 1520.
Hiking
The Chemin de Rogliano – Chapelle Sant'Anna – Lavoir de Quercioli is an easy PR hiking trail; it starts and ends in Rogliano.
You should allow more than eight hours for the entire Sentier des Douaniers route.
Orientation
The recently renovated forecourt of the Sant'Agnellu church offers panoramic views of the marine district of Rogliano, the coastlines and the Tuscan Archipelago.
The Santa-Maria Tower, also known as the Tour de la Chiappella, is located in the municipality of Rogliano on the Sentier des Douaniers. The Conservatoire du littoral site is not accessible.
