Corsica Bella - hike a Mediterranean beauty

Itinerary

Day 1: Deux Sorru

Meeting in Ajaccio maritime station. From there, bus transfer to the accommodation in the centre of the green valley Deux-Sorru.

Day 2: The villages of the maquis

Participants kick-off visiting the maquis shrubland, a great place to get the first taste of the island - mountain streams and picturesque villages.

Leg duration: 4hrs 30 min - distance covered: 9km - ascent/descent: +/- 529m

Day 3: Letia and Muna villages

Participants will hike up to the village of Letia via the Mare a Mare nord along the river Liamone. They will explore the village of Muna at the foot of Punta di a Spusata.

Leg duration: 3hrs - distance covered: 6km - ascent: 425m - descent: 290m

Day 4: Lake of Creno

From the village of Soccia, participants will hike to the lake of Creno. Bring your swimmsuit along, as on the return route via the wild valley of Zoicu, a variety of natural swimming pools will beckon you for a swim.

Leg duration: 4hrs 30 min - distance covered: 9km - ascent/descent: +/- 350m

Day 5: Ferry from Porto to Scandola

After a short transfer to Porto, participants embark on a boat trip to Scandola national park and the coastal village of Girolata.

If poor weather conditions do not permit the boat ride, we will organize an alternative route

Day 6: The Capu Rossu and the calanques of Piana

Last leg, participants will hike along the seashore and visit the Turghju tower on the mighty Capu Rossu rock. Guests return to Ajaccio in the evening. The trip ends at around 6pm.

Leg duration: 4hrs - distance covered: 8km - ascent/descent: +/- 600m

Please let us know in your enquiry if you wish to extend to stay

Travel dates

Indicated pricing per person in double room

Single room supplement: starting from €205 in low season, €280 in the middel season and €305 in high season (subject to availability)

The hiking trip starts and ends in Ajaccio maritime station.

Participants are asked to organize transport to and from the port station themselves. You may extend your stay in Corsica if you wish.

Services

Price includes:

5 nights with full board (lunch picnic), boat trip and transfers according to programme, luggage transport, French expert tour guide.

Guaranteed departure

Departure guaranteed from 5 participants (max. 16 participants).

Not suited for persons with reduced mobility

The tour operator reserves the right to cancel this trip up until 21 days prior to departure.

Accommodation

Overnight stay in a 2-star hotel in a double room with shower and WC - three nights in the mountains in region of Deux-Sorru and two nights in Porto with swimming pool
Single room for an extra charge (from 205,- €) possible
Bed linen, blankets and towels are provided.
Meals:
- Continental breakfast (tea, coffee, milk, bread, butter, jam...)
- Dinner: 3-course menu, mostly based on local specialities from Corsica
- Lunch: Picnics during the hikes (please remember to bring a lockable box for the transport of salads (approx. 0.8 l).
Drinks are not included.

Level of Difficulty

This trip is suitable for all who regularly do sports or are experienced hikers.
Corsica has a partly alpine terrain.
Average length of the hikes: 4 hours per day or 6 to 10 km on hiking trails without special difficulties, provided that you are in good physical condition.
The guide is a French, state-certified mountain guide who specializes in the region. The trip is in French.

Getting there

We recommend an eco-friendly long-distance train followed by a ferry to Ajaccio maritime station.

General information on getting in and around France can be found here.

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