Detailed programme of the 7 days walk with start in Porto Vecchio:
d1 / Porto Vecchio in hotel B&B

d2 / Cartalavonu in chambre d'hôtes demi pension

d3 / Levie in chambre d'hotes + restaurant
d4 / Quenza in chambre & table d'hotes (guesthouse)

d5 / Ste Lucie de Tallano in chambre & table d'hôtes chez l'habitant  (demi pension)

d6 / Burgo in chambre & table d'hôtes chez l'habitant  (demi pension)
d7 / Transfer to Propriano, end of the package.

 

 Day 1 : Start of holiday in Porto-Vecchio

Your holiday starts at your hotel in Porto Vecchio. Time to check into your hotel and explore the town. Dinner not included. No walk programme today.

 Day 2 : Porto-Vecchio to Cartalavonu

Your first walking day will start with a transfer to Alzu di Gallina and lead you from sea level up into the mountains. You will pass through Alzu di Gallina and the Ospedale to the village of Cartalavonu situated at 1020m altitude. The Mediterranean vegetation is fragrant, a scrubby mix of tree heather, strawberry trees and wild herbs, the views back across the gulf of Porto Vecchio are breathtaking. The walk takes you through traditional villages before arriving at the plateau of Ospédale. The last stretch of the trail leads through the forest and on to Cartalavonu. Night in Gîte with dinner.

Distance : 14km, duration : 5h00, elevation gains : +1000m.

 Day 3 : Cartalavonu to Levie

The path leads swiftly up away from the hamlet of Cartalavonu to the high mountain pass (Foce Alta 1171 m) from where there are magnificent views over the Lake of Ospedale. You head in a north, north-easterly direction to arrive at a second pass (the Bocca a Mela at 1068m) where great views of the itinerary that lays ahead await you. All the small perched villages of the Alta Rocca, and the famous pink granite pinnacles of Bavella are stretched out before you. Another transition in trees as the trail winds its way through a chestnut forest coming out into the village of Carbini, (famous for its 11th century church, with pisan art). After walking through high maquis you will emerge at an oak tree forest where a passage between two stone walls will lead you to the River Fiumicicoli. Passing through olive groves and by an old olive mill, you arrive at the outskirts of Levie. Night in chambre d'hôtes + restaurant.

Distance : 11km, duration : 5h00, elevation gains : +51 0m, elevation loss : -920m.

 Day 4 : Levie to Quenza

The fountain and village church mark the end of the village, from the last of the houses the path heads up through an oak forest dotted with large blocks of granite. After about an hour you will arrive at St Laurent chapel. This area is well known for its archaeological sites, two of the most famous, Cucuruzzu and Capula, are nearby. You arrive at the Quenza deer enclosure and shortly afterwards, the village itself. Be sure to go and see the Pisan church that dates from the year 1000. You follow a track to the hamlet of Ghjallicu and onto the river where you will find the old chestnut mill. You take the direction of the shepherds’ cabins Lavu Donacu before arriving at the village of Serra di Scopamena. Distance : 17km, duration : 5h45, elevation gains : +760m, elevation loss : -520m.

Night in  Quenza (Gîte, dinner included).

 Day 5 : Quenza to Ste Lucie de Tallano
Heading out of the village the path snakes through a chestnut forest and you will notice the old mill that has been restored by the Corsican park. From the grove of small scrubby oaks the path loops down to come out at a small country lane, you follow the lane for about 500m to arrive at Campu. Walking alongside the prairie and across the stream, you follow the bank for about 20 minutes, to arrive at the River Rizzanese. Once across the river, you will walk up hill to the Col de Tavara. Through the village of Altagène and the hamlet of Saint Andrea di Talla, before arriving at the day’s destination of Ste Lucia de Tallano. The village of St Lucie is full of interest and very inviting. There is a 15th century convent, tall granite houses, restored olive mill and the sale of many different oils.

Distance : 12 km, duration : 6h00, elevation gains : +400m, elevation loss : -800m.

 Day 6 : Ste Lucie de Tallano to Burgo

Passing the 12th century Roman chapel St-Jean-Baptiste, the path goes gently down hill to the Piombatu bridge that

crosses the River Rizzanese. The next village on our itinerary is Loreto di Tallano, which we head to in a south-westerly direction towards Fozzano. This village is famous for a story written by Mérimée, the legendary Colomba, based on a true vendetta. At the end of today’s walk you arrive in Burgo. Next morning you'll get a transfer to Propriano to catch the bus of 8:00 to Ajaccio.

Chambre d'hôtes + dinner in gite of Burgo

Distance : 12km, duration : 6h00, elevation gains : +680 m, elevation loss : -940 m.

 Day 7 : End of package (after transfer) to Propriano (7 days programme)

This program is an example of the itinerary we aim to adhere to. It may be possible, if situations arise that are beyond our control, for the itinerary to be modified.

H72	Standard packages.   Bags transfers included in basic rate. Basic rate: in €   p.p.  double room sharing.
2011	B&B	Dinners	Lunches	Basic rate	Suppl. single room	Solo all-in	Supplement July-August
H72  6 days	5	5	0	646	N.A.	N.A.	28
H72  7 days	6	6	0	745	N.A.	N.A.	28
H72  7 days PV	6	5	0	736	N.A.	N.A.	28
H72  8 days PV	7	6	0	834	N.A.	N.A.	28
You can book this trip here
Extra nights	B&B	Diner	Lunch	Price p.p.	Suppl. route notes	Suppl. single room	Supplement July-August
Ajaccio B&B	Yes	No	No	59	N.A.	N.A.	14
Porto Vecchio B&B	Yes	No	No	81	N.A.	N.A.	25

Enough opportunities to buy picnics yourself.

Discount on basic rate p.p. for small groups and families See terms and conditions of group discounts	Currency converter © Textor Webmasters Ltd
Parties of  3 persons : 2 % p.p. Parties of  4 persons : 2 % p.p. Parties of  5 persons : 3 % p.p. Parties of  6 persons : 3 % p.p. Parties of  7 persons : 4 % p.p. Parties of  8 persons : 4 % p.p.
Additional discount for one child sharing parents room or third child in triple room: € 10,- per night

 Details

 Level of difficulty

The walks are on good footpaths and trails, the terrain is varied but often rocky. You need to be used to walking and take regular exercise to enjoy this holiday.

Price includes : Half board accommodation, (except dinners days 1 and 6), internal transfers, baggage transfers between hotels, the dossier containing your maps, route notes and all necessary details needed for your holiday.

Price does not include : Entrance fees, additional transfers, evening meals days 1 and 6, drinks, picnics, additional activities, holiday insurance and travel.

 Carrying

You will need to carry a day sack only, with your water bottle, camera, picnic and gortex jacket.

Our bag-moving service means you can travel light during your walks.

Your main luggage - will be transported by vehicle between the different night stops. We ask you to please limit your main luggage to between 10-15kg to facilitate the transportation and carrying for the taxis. It is also important to consider that it may be necessary to carry your bags short distances around Ajaccio at the start or end of your holiday. (Consult with us for left luggage facilities)

 Accommodation/food

Accommodation

•  Standard  : In hotels and appartments with shower and toilet in/outside the rooms.
   

•  Budget  : In gîtes (dormitories with  4 - 7 beds), bring a sleeping bag. 4^th night in Serra di Scopamena instead of Quenza . (Not detailed here; Prices on demand)

Food

• Continental breakfast (tea, coffee, milk, butter, jam)

• Evening meals in gîtes, often based on local culinary specialities.

• Picnics not included.

 Starting point/end

Starting point : At your hotel in Porto Vecchio (On Sunday you can best stay in Ajaccio, and take the early bus to Porto Vecchio on Monday and start from there with walking to Cartalovonu). End : At your hotel in Propriano.

Travelling from and to Ajaccio by bus. Extra nights in Ajaccio, Propriano and Porto Vecchio possible.

 Organisation

We propose a self guided, independent formula.
You choose your departure at any day of the week.

 Dates

Departures every day from the start of April until the 14th of October.

Number of participants : From 2 people

 Access

Buses to and from Porto Vecchio and Propriano
Bus Eurocorse voyages tel : 0033 (0)4.95.21.06.30.     www.corsicabus.org
Departures after 16/09 and before 30/06 from Monday to Saturday (Start on Sunday is possible (overnight in Ajaccio and a transfer via Propiano by bus to Porto Vecchio on Monday morning)
Departures from 1/07 to 15/09 : start every day.
Duration of journey Ajaccio Propriano 1h50 ; Propriano 1h50-Porto Vecchio 1h30;
Ajaccio Porto - Vecchio 3h30. In July and August a bus in the morning and one late afternoon.

 Practical information  
 

For supplementary nights in Ajaccio
Hôtel Le Kallisté **: 0033 (0)4 95 51 34 45 , Ajaccio - 51, Cours Napoleon Ajaccio tel. 0495 513 445
Hôtel Fesch ***: 0033 (0)4 95 51 62 62
Hôtel Les Mouettes**** : 0033 (0)4 95 50 40 40

For supplementary nights in Porto-Vecchio
Hôtel Holzer ** : 0033 (0)4 95 70 05 93
Hôtel Le Goéland ** : 0033 (0)4 95 70 14 15
Hôtel Shegara *** : 0033 (0)4 95 70 40 31
Hôtel Alcyon *** : 0033 (0)4 95 70 50 50
Hotel Mistra **l, Porto-Vecchio, 5 rue Toussaint Culioli 20137 - Tel 0495 700 853

For supplementary nights in Propriano
Hôtel Bellevue (HT) : 0033 (0)4 95 76 01 86
Hôtel Beach Hôtel ** : 0033 (0)4 95 76 17 74
Hôtel Claridge *** : 0033 (0)4 95 76 05 54
Grand hôtel Miramar ****luxe : 0033 (0)4 95 76 06 13

For supplementary nights in Bastia
Hôtel Sud Hôtel ** : 0033 (0)4 95 30 20 61
Hôtel le Forum ** : 0033 (0)4 95 31 02 53
Hôtel Les Sablettes *** : 0033 (0)4 95 58 50 20
Hôtel Ostella*** : 0033 (0)4 95 30 97 70

For supplementary nights in Calvi
Hôtel du Centre (HT) : 0033 (0)4 95 65 02 01
Hôtel Christophe Colomb ** : 0033 (0)4 95 65 06 04
Hôtel le Grand Hôtel *** : 0033 (0)4 95 65 09 74
Hôtel La Villa ****luxe : 0033 (0)4 95 65 10 10

For supplementary nights in Corte
Hôtel de la Paix** : 0033 (0)4 95 46 06 72
Hôtel du Nord** : 0033 (0)4 95 46 00 68
Hôtel Les Jardins de la Glacière** : 0033 (0)4 95 45 27 00
Hôtel Dominique Colonna*** : 0033 (0)4 95 45 25 65

 

 

 How to get to Corsica : 

 By boat :

SNCM : Departures from Marseille, Nice or Toulon

Tel : 0033 (0)891 701 801

Web site : www.sncm.fr

Corsica Ferries : Departures from Nice or Toulon

Tel : 0033 (0)825 095 095

Web site : www.corsicaferries.com/Pcorsica.srv

CMN (Compagnie Méridionale de Navigation) : Departures from Marseille Tel : 0033 (0)810 20 13 20

Web site :  http://www.lameridionale.com/accueil/index

 By Airplane :

Air France : tel 0870 142 4343 Web site : www.airfrance.com/uk

Public transport in Corsica :

 Buses :

By Bus: Find all information at http://www.corsicabus.org/

Bus route Calvi, Ponte-leccia, Bastia :

Bus Les beaux voyages tel : 0033 (0)4 95 65 11 35. Departures from 01/09 to 30/06 from Monday to Friday, except bank holidays, and from 01/07 to 31/08 from Monday to Saturday except bank holidays.

Duration of journey Calvi Ponteleccia 1h45 ; Calvi Bastia 2h15.

Bus route Ajaccio, Propriano, Porto - Vecchio :

Bus Eurocorse voyages tel : 0033 (0)4.95.21.06.30. Departures from 16/09 to 30/06 from Monday to Saturday except Sundays and bank holidays adn from 1/07 to 15/09 every day.

Duration of journey Ajaccio Propriano 1h50 ; Ajaccio Porto - Vecchio 3h30.

Bus route Ajaccio, Vizzavona, Corté, Ponteleccia, Bastia :

Bus Eurocorse Voyages tel : 0033 (0)4.95.21.06.30. Departures every day except Sundays and bank holidays. Duration of journey Ajaccio Corté 1h45 ; Ajaccio Bastia 3 heures

 Train companies in Corsica :

Direction Bastia, Ponte Leccia, Corté, Vizzavona, Ajaccio Direction Bastia, Ponte Leccia, Ile Rousse, Calvi

Ajaccio train station : 0033 (0)495 23 11 03 Bastia train station : 0033 (0)4 95 32 80 61 Calvi train station : 0033 (0)4 95 65 00 61 Corte train station : 0033 (0)4 95 46 00 97

 WHAT TO BRING AND PACK

• Bags: A small day pack for your water bottle, camera, picnic and waterproof.
  A bag, rucksack or suitcase for your main luggage 10kg maximum per person.

• For Walking: Good walking shoes or boots with a good grip sole Walking socks.
  Warm fleece, Shorts and T shirts, Swimming costume or trunks, Towel, 2 Walking poles
  (optional)

• Water bottle (one litre minimum), Personal first aid kit with good blister protection.For your picnics: A good cutting knife, fork, spoon, plastic cup and plate some plastic bags· Sun and rain protection: Sunglasses and sun cream, Sun hat, Wind and waterproof jacket(Gore-tex style).

• Relaxing time: Trainers or open sandals, Warm Fleece and casual wear

 Backup

A backup team is present and always at hand to ensure the smooth running of your holiday. We are on the ground and ready to assist in any eventuality.

 

For Booking this walk surf to our booking page.