This program brings you to two of most famous landscapes of Corsica : the Gulf of Porto and the Corte region, at the heart of the island of Beauty.
Piana and Scandola are the jewels of the Gulf, preserved and protected, they offer spectacular views on red sculpted rocks, crystal water and Genoese towers.
Corte is the spiritual capital of Corsica, in the middle of the mountains. Restonica and Tavignano gorges, carved in the granite, propose fantastic hikes and it is hard not to stop at the numerous natural pools along the trail.
| From 6 persons |
1 475 € |
| From 10 persons | 1 275 € |
| From 15 persons | 1 150 € |
| Included | Trip organization and reservations Professional guide (French : Accompagnateur moyenne Montagne), 15 persons maximum per group Transfers by minibus or private buses Boat trip in the Scandola Reserve Transfer to and from Ajaccio airport 6 days of hike Half-board accommodation in 2-star hotels Security gear Lunches from D2 to D7 Professional civil liability insurances |
| Not included |
Lunch on Day 1 and Day 8 Transportation to the meeting point* Supplement for a single room Personal snacks and drinks Extra drinks at the bars and restaurants Personal civil liability insurances Cancellation insurance Everything that is not indicated in «what the price includes » *we can organize your flight and your transfer to the meeting point |
You will like
- The hikes between the sea and the mountains in the maquis
- The beauty of the views overlooking the gulf of Porto
- The boat to the natural reserve of Scandola
- The Gorges of Restonica and Tavignano
- The views to the highest summits of the island
- The ancient villages and the local food
Day 1 « Welcome to Corsica »
We welcome you in Ajaccio in the afternoon. Depending on your arrival time, we might be able to visit the small village of Cargese. If not, we’ll head directly to our hotel in the Gulf of Porto on the coastal road. First pictures! Transfer 1.5 hours.
Accommodation : 2-star hotel in Porto (seaside)
Day 2 Capu d’Ortu and Calanques of Piana
Short transfer to the village of Piana (20 minutes) and hike towards the Capu d’Ortu and the Bocca di Piazza. The views on the Gulf of Porto and the Calanches are magnificent. Optional : Capu Rossu (easier walk).
Walking duration : 5 hours / 13 km, elevation : 750 m.
Accommodation : 2-star hotel in Porto (seaside)
Day 3 Capu San Petru
Transfer to the village of Ota : 8 km / 15 minutes. The trail « Tra mare e monti » is overlooking the gulf of Porto. It leads to Capu San Petru, a fabulous rocky belvedere. During our descent to Ota, we’ll see the houses of the shepherds.
Walking duration : 5 hours / 13 km, elevation : 750 m.
Accommodation : 2-star hotel in Porto (seaside)
Day 4 The Natural Reserve of Scandola
We embark on a small boat to see the Natural Reserve of Scandola and Girolata (2.5h) Afternoon: hike in the Calanques of Piana.
Walking duration: 3.5 hours / 6 km, elevation: 300 m
Accommodation : 2-star hotel in Porto (seaside)
Day 5 Aïtone and the Spelunca gorges
Bus transfer to Evisa : 23 km / 40 minutes
Evisa is a picturesque hill village, surrounded by the Aitone Forest and mountains. We will walk 2 hours among the old Laricio pines and chestnut trees, near a beautiful river, natural pools and on a Genoese arched bridge. Option : Gorges of Spelunca.
Walking duration : 5.5 hours/ 15 km, elevation : 500 m
Transfer from Evisa to Corte : 60 km / 1h35
Accommodation : 2-star hotel in Corte
Day 6 Corte and the Restonica gorges
Bus transfer to the Gorges of Restonica : 12 km / 20 minutes
The road is magnificent, running along the river and surrounded by giant cliffs. The hike reaches the famous lakes of Melo and Capitello, sources of the river Restonica and maybe to the gap of Capitello, highest point of the trip at 2100m. You will admire the highest summits of Corsica : Monte Rotondo and Monte Cinto.
Walking duration: 5 hours / 9 km, elevation: 800 m.
Accommodation : 2-star hotel in Corte
Day 7 Gorges of Tavignano and Alzo Plateau
Bus transfer to the Gorges : 8 km / 15 minutes
The Gorges are an impressive valley cut into the various rocks of this part of the island and lead up to the high planes of Lac de Nino and the Alzo plateau at 1650 mètres of altitude. The best thing about Tavignano is that it is very narrow, thus it is wild and with no road.
Walking duration : 6.5 hours / 18 km, elevation: 850 m
Accomodation : 2-star Hotel in Corte
Day 8 Vizzavona road and Ajaccio
Bus transfer to Ajaccio : 80 km / 1h40
For the last day we’ll use the nice road to the Vizzavona pass and maybe we’ll have time to visit the English Waterfall (1h15mn walk, 4 km). Around noon, depending on your departure flight, we should be at the airport of Ajaccio, end of trip !
Please note: the order of the hikes can be re-arranged by the guide depending on weather conditions. Cultural visits can replace the hikes in the worst cases.
3 nights in Corte / 4 nights in Porto
Double room or single room (with a supplement)
Shower or bath, private toilet
All the comfort to guarantee a perfect trip!
Bar, restaurant with local food, double or single room, TV, bathroom, balcony or terrace, WIFI.
Hotels have either a swimming-pool or are located near the sea.
