Day 1 Corte
Arrival in Corte, it is the ancient capital of Corsica ; in its citadel, you can
visit a corsican museum, or if you prefer spend some time at the numerous bars
in the centre. Night in 2* hotel. Free diner.
Day 2 Scala Santa Regina
After a short transfer from Corte, you will be in the heart of the Scala Santa
Régina gorge. The cliffs overlooking the Golo river offer splendid views. You
will take an old mule path to your next stop, by the Calacuccia lake.
About 4 hours 15 minutes of walking.
Night and dinner in 2*hotel.
Day 3 Waterfall and shepherd house of Radule
Beautiful walking day to the Verghio forest. You leave the Mare a Mare North to
reach the Radule waterfall and shepherd house. Then using the world famous GR20
path, you walk to your hotel for the night. Numerous bathing possibilities in
natural pools.
About 5 hours 55 minutes of walking.
Night in and dinner in simple hotel.
Day 4 Aitone natural pools
Passing the Col de Verghio you will walk under the shade of endemic Lariccio
pine trees toward the chestnut's capital of Corsica, Evisa. You will overlook
the Aitone stream and its beautiful natural pools.
About 3 hours 40 minutes of walking.
Night and dinner in 2* hotel with a swimming-pool.
Day 5 From Evisa to Porto through Ota
You will discover the heart of the Spelunca gorge and its famous genoese
bridges. Later, the Ota village will welcome you for a rest before walking down
to the marina of Porto.
About 5 hours 35 minutes of walking.
Night in a 2* hotel with swimming pool.
Day 6 Scandola reserve and Calanches of Piana
During this rest day in Porto, you might enjoy various activities such as
boating, biking...
All means are good to explore the sumptuous Calanches of Piana and the Scandola
natural reserve. And the beach is only a few metres away.
Night in a 2* hotel with swimming pool.
Day 7 From Porto to Piana
During this last walking day, you will walk along the sea before climbing up
inland toward the Capu d'Ortu summit.
Then, you will enjoy the shade of the Palani with fantastic views on the
Calanches of Piana.
You will then carry on to the centre of the Piana village.
About 3 hours and 50 minutes of walking.
Night in a charming 2* hotel.
Day 8 Piana
End of your trip after breakfast. Contact us if you need to go to Calvi,
Ajaccio, Corte or Bastia.
Starting point
Corte.
End
Piana, after breakfast. Contact us to reach Bastia, Calvi or Ajaccio.
Accommodation
In rooms of two with en suite facilities. We are using comfortable accommodations
wherever it is possible on the tour.
Number of people
Minimum two.
Level of difficulty
This Classical Corsican trail uses very well marked paths. From 4 to 6 walking
hours a day.
Carrying
Your main bag will be transferred by vehicle every day, you just have to carry
your personal belongings and your picnic for the day.
Included
All nights in rooms of two, 7 breakfasts, 2 picnics, 3 dinners, luggage
transfers, detailed route notes and maps and assistance.
Not included
Transfers to the meeting point and from the ending point, insurances, sites
visits , optional transfers and activities.