Aullène: Village History and Mountain Scenery

Aullène combines a long tradition of livestock farming and transhumance with historic buildings and striking mountain scenery. Several themes come together when choosing what to explore: sacred architecture, traces of local history, a river running past the village and a hike to the Rocher Oscillant. Local festivals and wine tastings are also among the activities on offer.

Cultural landmarks in the village

The parish church of Saint Nicolas was built at the beginning of the 19th century. One of the striking details of its interior is a pulpit supported by four winged dolphins. On the village heights stands the chapel of Sant’Antioccu, dedicated to Saint Antioche; it is less than a kilometre from the church. The church and chapel thus offer two specific points of reference for Aullène’s sacred architecture.

The bridge and fountain also make their own impression. The Pont du Chiuvonu is a single-arch bridge over the Chiuvonu stream. The Fontaine de la Liberté dates from 1881 and bears a cast-iron Marianne from 1863. The two dates refer to different parts of the fountain: the structure and the figure. This makes the installation’s timeline particularly clear.

In Campanaju, a site is considered a possible location for a fortress built in the 13th century and associated with Sinucello Della Rocca. This possible historical attribution adds a medieval connection to the buildings with specific dates. Anyone interested in the village’s history will find both tangible architectural details and a cautiously worded historical interpretation.

Landscape between mountain ridges and river

Aullène lies at an altitude of 850 metres and stretches around two promontories dominated by Punta d’Ariola. The summit is 1,449 metres high. Together, these details describe the village’s elevation and the mountain’s prominent role in the surrounding landscape.

The Chiuvone adds a river to this high-altitude landscape, closely linked to Aullène’s geographical setting. It rises on the Cuscionu plateau, forms the municipality’s north-northeastern boundary, runs alongside the village and then flows on towards Valinco. The summit and river offer different points of reference: Punta d’Ariola defines the mountain backdrop, while the Chiuvone passes by the village and points the way towards Valinco.

Transhumance, festivals and wine

The long tradition of livestock farming and transhumance is part of Aullène’s cultural character. The route “Da piaghja a muntagna – Le village de la transhumance” leads through the narrow lanes and is designed for exploring the village’s history and cultural heritage. It brings local history and transhumance to the fore, while the churches and fountains draw attention to individual buildings.

A Fiera d’Audde takes place on the last weekend of July and brings together craftspeople and visitors. The festival in honour of Saint Antioche is held on the first Sunday in August, with religious observances and festivities. If you plan to time your trip to coincide with either event, check the dates before travelling. Cave Tramoni offers wine tastings in Aullène; check opening hours and availability before visiting.

Hike to the Rocher Oscillant

The hike to the Rocher Oscillant is rated easy, is four kilometres long and takes about three hours. The approximate duration provides a guide for planning your time. Check the trail conditions before setting out. On the road up to Col de la Vaccia, the path to the Rocher Oscillant is on the right, before the Pont de l’Anellu.

The themed route through the lanes and the hike to the Rocher Oscillant address different travel-planning needs: the route focuses on exploring the village’s history and cultural heritage, while the hike has specific figures for distance and time, at four kilometres and about three hours. This lets you choose between a focus on local history and a hike with a stated distance and duration.

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