Charcuterie U Ponte
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- Simple site on a farm five minutes’ drive from Vivario in Haute-Corse
- GR20 Fortin de Pasciola and mountain biking accessed from the pitches
- Shop selling charcuterie and wine; restaurant five minutes’ drive
If you want to get right into the rural centre of Corsica and stay somewhere a little bit offbeat, have a look at Charcuterie U Ponte. This no-frills site has grass pitches with natural shade and spectacular views of the Haute-Corse countryside, but more unusually, it’s on a cattle and pig farm surrounded by the holm oaks, alders and chestnut trees of the wild Corsican maquis.
If you’re chasing the chance to recharge your batteries, you’ll certainly do that here. Practical facilities may only stretch to portable toilets (that means no showers and no electricity) but there’s a shop on site selling delicious produce from the farm, including charcuterie, veal and top-quality chestnut flour. Island-made wines and beers are also available for a real taste of artisanal Corsica.
To sample all this local bounty, you can buy charcuterie lunch baskets from the shop or dine in the restaurant affiliated to the farm, which is in the centre of Vivario village. The site owners offer a free shuttle there and back for the five-minute car journey, although it only takes 20 minutes on foot.
Site type
10
10Open all year
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Units longer than 10 metres are not allowed.
- Units heavier than 26 kg are not allowed.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
French
Italian
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Features
Portable toilet
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Gastronomic delight Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote locationUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Charcuterie U Ponte
Campu Martinu
Vivario
Haute-Corse
France
20219
Directions Timezone
Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)
GPS
42.16662°N
9.17715°W
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
You may of course prefer to hang out on site sampling all the charcuterie, but there’s plenty hereabouts to keep you busy. If you’re up for a challenge, Europe’s toughest long-distance walk, the 180-km GR20 Fortin de Pasciola, passes by the farm so you can hike sections taking you up into the Haute-Corse mountains.
Other sporting options include mountain biking on steep and winding lanes through the cork oak forest, or wild swimming and canyoning on the Rivier Vecchio (10 minutes’ drive). If you’re visiting in winter, try out the ski slopes at Ghisoni (an hour), which transform into a walking area in summer.
When you’re travelling with kids, they can expend energy on the rope-climbing courses at Tree Adventure Park Vizzavona (15 minutes, June to September only). For a change of pace, take a family trek through the wild mountain scenery and across rivers on horseback (half an hour).
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calzarellu | 29.3 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Tour De Vignale | 29.4 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Caterraggio | 31.5 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
| Marine De Bravone | 31.5 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Alistro | 32.7 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Charcuterie U Ponte have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Charcuterie U Ponte dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Charcuterie U Ponte? You may of course prefer to hang out on site sampling all the charcuterie, but there’s plenty hereabouts to keep you busy. If you’re up for a challenge, Europe’s toughest long-distance walk, … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Charcuterie U Ponte?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 8 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Depart by: 12:30 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Charcuterie U Ponte? From €30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.