Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Ajaccio, time to settle into your hotel before exploring. Ajaccio is the capital of Southern Corsica, the ambience is very vibrant and Mediterranean. After your arrival you are given the option of two walks along the mountain ridge 'les Crêtes' that dominates the city and Gulf of Ajaccio. The aerial views of the town, over the sea and the mountains are stunning. from 6km to 11km, from 2h00 to 4h00 , from +140m to +340m, from -140m to -340m.
Day 2 An early morning transfer from Ajaccio to Corte, either
by train or minibus. The walk starts at the Scala di Santa Regina.
An ancient trail that was used by shepherds leading their herds in and
out of the Niolu valley. It winds through a decor of granite cliffs to
the highest villages in Corsica.
10km, 4h00, +700m, -340m.
Day 3 From the auberge, a short transfer will drop you
off in the forest. You walk up through pine trees and silver birches to
the famous Col de Vergio. Once across the col there are views of the
jagged western coastline. The trail winds through scented maquis, past
natural rock pools, down through the chestnut woods to Evisa, a charming
village also known as ‘the pearl of the mountains.’
13km, 6h00, +600m, -750m.
Day 4 Setting out from Evisa village, a short walk leads
to the neighbouring village of Cristinacce. An old village to village
trail leads to the abandoned hamlet of Tassu and the village of
Marignana. This is a wonderful loop passing through some really rural
Corsican villages and some luxuriant fragrant vegetation.
9km, 4h30, +300m, -300m.
Day 5 Spectacular sights all day as you leave the
village and descend into the famous Spelunca Gorge. The path zig-zags
back and forth leading into the depths. As you approach the next village
braying donkeys, locals working in their gardens, bright bougainvillaea,
lemon and fig trees all add to the colour.
14km, 6h00, +320m, -1170m.
Day 6 With just 4h30 walking today you may choose to
spend your morning in Porto, you might want to spend some time at the
beach and enjoy some sea activities. A small path pulls up from the
beach and leads to the Calanche de Piana, astonishing rock formations
and superb sea views over the entire bay.
12km, 5h00, +520m, -140m.
Day 7 You can take a morning or afternoon public bus back to Ajaccio. Time to visit the picture postcard village of Piana and maybe walk down to the small cove of Ficaghiola for a swim.
Day 8 Departure
-- overnight in Piana and then private transfer to
Ajaccio can be arranged for $149/ pp
ZZ-FR-Hike01
8 days/ 7 nights $1,195
Single + 255
-- based on € 845 / 180
- 2008 Price includes:
from April to October.
Hotel in Ajaccio
At Ajaccio ferry terminal.
Air or boat to Ajaccio.
Minimum two.
The main luggage will be transported by vehicle between the different accommodations.
Entrance fees, additional transfers, drinks, picnics, additional activities, holiday insurance and evening meals day 1 and 7.
The walks are on good footpaths and trails, the terrain is varied but often rocky. You need to be used to walking all day and take regular exercise to enjoy this holiday. Moderate with strenuous sections.
