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Corsica: Mare e Monti North-Scandola
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Coast to Mountains North,
From Galeria to Piana
The middel part of the Mare e Monti North lets you enjoy all
the contrasts and colours of the island. It is one of the five classic
walks in Corsica that snakes around the
foot of the massifs, which leads through some lovely forests and village.
Also available as a 13 days hike (with 3 dormitories or as a 9 days hike. (9
days with or without dormitories).
A shortened version is available from April:
6 days, 5 nights, 4 effective walk stages, or 7 or 8 days.
Day
1 Galéria
Arrival in Galeria PM. We can arrange for a transfer from Calvi
by coach or taxi. Night and dinner in Galeria.
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Day
2 From Galeria to Girolata
This stage is heading into the heart of Nature reserve
of Scandola, UNESCO-site. Girolata is a fishers town
and only accessible by the sea or on foot. Plenty
of creeks to swim and excellent dinner (fresh fish).
The only stage where you will not have your luggage
in the evening.
About 6 hours walking |
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Day 3 From
Girolata to Curzu
By the customs trail you'll head into the backlands and
the shade of trees. By some crests you'll have fantastic panoramas
and end in Curzu. About 6,5 hours walking. |
Day
4 From Curzu to Porto
The trail of the Daynée gives permanent views on the
blue Golfe de Porto. You cross a river and will swim
at the beach of Bussaglia considered the most beautiful
bay of Porto. At the end you'll reach the famous golfe
of la Marine. Overnight in hôtel, dinner free, not included.
About 5,5 hours walking. |
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Day 5 From
Porto to Piana
Today you will be in an exceptionnal site, the creeks of Piana,
World heritage classifeid by UNESCO. Splendid views.By the trail
of the "roches bleues" you come up the creeks and reach Piana.
Overnight inPiana, dinner free, not included.
About 3,5 hours walking. |
Day 6 End
of the package after breakfast.
Possibilty to travel to Calvi, Porto or Ajaccio.
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Numerous pleasures are waiting to be
discovered, from the high airy mountain peaks of Bonifatu, the trail leads
past the reserve of Scandola an area protected by Unesco and classed as
a site of world beauty.
In the Gulf of Porto you stay in the unique
little fishing village of Girolata which is accessible only by boat or
foot.
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Mare et Monti
Scandola
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6 days |
7 days |
8 days |
| Galeria |
d1 |
d1 |
d1 |
| Girolata |
d2 |
d2 |
d2 |
| Curzu |
d3 |
d3 |
d3 |
| Porto |
d4 |
d4 |
d4 |
| Porto |
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d5 |
d5 |
| Piana |
d5 |
d6 |
d6 |
| Ajaccio Hôtel B&B |
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d7 |
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End of package after
breakfast |
d6 |
d7 |
d8 |
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Price per person
2p sharing room |
€571 |
€657 |
€882 |
The Mare e Monti path can be done in 9 to 11 days. The following itinerary
divides it into 10 daily stages:
| From |
To |
Highest point |
Ascent |
Descent |
Time |
Distance |
| Galeria (40 m) |
Girolata (0 m) |
874 m |
754 m |
784 m |
6h |
12 km |
| Girolata (0 m) |
Curzu (318 m) |
852 m |
675 m |
1,135 m |
6h |
13 km |
| Curzu (318 m) |
Porto (265 m) |
360 m |
364 m |
604 m |
5h30 |
12 km |
| Porto (265 m) |
Piana (233 m) |
914 m |
880 m |
570 m |
3h30 |
10 km |
Getting there and out
Although it is
our intention to operate the itinerary exactly as detailed above, it
may be necessary to make changes as a result of factors beyond our control.
As a consequence, the itinerary or night stops may be modified and we
reserve the right to make changes when/if necessary. Abnormal conditions
can prevail in any active holiday; be prepared to be flexible when necessary.
IMPORTANT
PRECISIONS
LEVEL
The walks are on good
footpaths and trails. You need to be used to
walking and
take regular exercise to enjoy this holiday. There is between 5h00
and 6h00 effective walking each day. The ascents and descents
are constant. There will be between 400m and 900m ascension per day.
The effective walking time is an indication of how long it will take you,
though walking speed varies enormously. The estimations do not take
into account time for route finding and stops along the way.
NUMBER
OF PARTICIPANTS
Two people minimum needed.
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. There are two night
stops that are not accessible by vehicle and you will need to carry a minimum
of personal gear for the night. This applies to Girolata and Revinda
which are two spots of wild, natural beauty.
Your main luggage
- will be transported by vehicle between the different hotels.
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 at the start or end of your holiday, to and from the bus station
for example.
ACCOMMODATION
A
mix of hotels and gîtes
MEALS:
Continental
breakfast (tea, coffee, bread, butter and jam)
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Evening meals in the
gîte restaurants, often local specialities consisting of a starter, main
course, cheese or desert.
STARTING
POINT and END
The
starting point is at your hotel in Calvi at 12h00 onwards. It is also
possible to start your holiday from Ajaccio, please discuss with us at the
time of your reservation. Consult with us for left luggage facilities.
Your
holiday will come to an end Saturday at your hotel in Ajaccio after breakfast.
If you want to return to Calvi please consult with us at the moment of your
reservation.
ORGANISATION
We
propose a self guided, independent walking formula. You choose your
departure date (you can start any day of the week) and we will take care
of all the rest between the initial rendez-vous time through to the dispersion
point. We transport your bags between the different night stops, provide
the maps and good walking route notes. This is a way of enjoying complete
flexibility, you dictate the walking pace and rhythm of your holiday.
DATES
Departures
every Sunday from the start of April to the end of October.
For
a departure another day, please consult us at the moment of reservation.
HOW
TO
TRAVEL
TO CORSICA?
By Air
Direct charter
flights during the season from Gatwick and Heathrow offered by Air France,
British Midland. Contact Holiday Options or Sky Marketing. Scheduled services
via Paris. You can also change at Montpellier or Nice for connecting
flights.
By Boat
A high speed service
BGV, overnight ferries and semi-fast ferries offer a regular service
to Ajaccio port.
SNCM
Ferries - 61 Boulevard des dames - 13005 Marseille.
Departs from Marseille,
Nice or Toulon.
Corsica Ferries,
Moby Lines, departs from Toulon, Nice and Italie.
By Bus: Find all information at
http://www.corsicabus.org/
For Booking this walk surf to
our booking
page.
ACCOMMODATION
DETAILS
For supplementary nights in Ajaccio
Hôtel** Le Kallisté: 04
95 51 34 45
Hôtel** Le Dauphin: 04
95 51 29 96
Hôtel*** Albion: 04 95
21 66 70
Hôtel*** San Carlu: 04
95 21 13 84
Chambre d'hôtes chez Madame
Battini: 04 95 21 83 04
Extra nights 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
WHAT
TO BRING AND PACK
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Bags
A small day pack for your water bottle, camera, picnic and waterproof.
A bag, rucksack or suitcase for your main luggage, 10-15kg maximum
per person.
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For
Walking
Walking shoes or boots with a really 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.
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For
your picnics
A good cutting knife, fork, spoon, plastic cup and plate,
Some plastic bags.
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Sun
and rain protection
Sunglasses and sun cream,
Sun hat,
Wind and waterproof jacket ("Gore-tex" stlye).
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Relaxing
time
Trainers or open sandals,
Warm Fleece and casual wear.
BACKUP
A
backup team is always at hand during your walking holiday, we are ready
to assist in any eventuality to ensure the smooth running of your trek.
Don’t hesitate to contact them, we will do our maximum to make sure that
your holiday meets with your expectations.
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