The Coscionu plateau, magical landscapes
The Coscione plateau, at an altitude of 1,500 metres, was a mecca for pastoralists in the 19th century, when it was home to over 150 families. Numerous dry-stone ruins bear witness to a time when the plateau was a place for transhumance. Today, some shepherds still bring their flocks here to spend the summer eating the fresh grass. The Coscione plateau is easily accessible from the coast of southern Corsica. You can go for a cool hike before returning to the beach at the end of the day. The plateau is largely covered by green expanses of damp, ‘spongy’ grassland. These are found here because the plateau was once a glacial meltwater lake that has gradually been filled in by peat. Pozzines, little pools of water in the middle of the grass, are a regular feature, and sometimes even give the impression that little grassy islands are floating on the water. Despite appearances, this plateau is far from being a desert! On the contrary, you'll mainly come across horses, cows and pigs roaming freely, all seeming to live peacefully together and relatively indifferent to passing visitors. But beware of the voracious curiosity of some pigs!