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An adventure on horseback between lakes and peaks

Tour of 8 days and 7 nights
Move On horseback
Difficulty Difficult

An encounter with the land occupied by shepherds and their flocks.

A privileged space where time stands still. You will be self-sufficient for 4 days with your personal belongings on the horse.  5 days on horseback with about 5 hours of riding per day.

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In the heart of the mountains
Natural area preserved
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From 1687 € per person
Prices for 6 nights in room Itinérante Mer et Montagne - 5 jours à cheval for 2 persons, formula Pension Complète, without transport, for a departure on 12 October 2025
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Full program

18 steps distributed over 8 days

Day 1 : Poggio-di-Venaco

Departure
Airports
Arrival at Bastia Poretta airport
Welcome at the airport. Transfer to the equestrian center in the Corte area (1h drive from the airport).
Installation in mobile homes;
1 h 35 min
By car
96 km
1
Sports activities
Overnight in a mobile home at the riding school
Welcome aperitif, tour presentation and meal;
36 min
By car
33 km

Day 2 : Albertacce

36 min
By car
33 km
2
Departure around 8am, transfer of horses and riders to the starting point.
54 min
On horseback
4.5 km
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3
Lake Calacuccia
We ride along the shores of Lake Calacuccia (800m), then up to the banks of the Golu. In the heart of shepherds' country, in a basin surrounded by the high peaks of Corsica, the Niolu valley reveals its magnificent contours;
© Ranch Niolu A Cavallu
4
We join the Niolu equestrian center for an evening under the Lariccio pines;

Day 3 : Albertacce

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5
The Vergio Pass
After breakfast and preparing our horses, we resume our journey through the forests framed by the mountains, winding our way along forest paths and tracks;
© Gite du Col de Vergio
6
Overnight in a gîte at Col di Vergio
In the evening we take advantage of the ski resort's facilities, gîte and restaurant for this second stage;

Day 4 : Corte

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7
Highlights
Lake Nino
After leaving the Vergio pass, we enter the mountains in the footsteps of hikers. Just over the Col de St Pierre (1400m), we discover the magnificent Lac de Nino (1800m) with its free-roaming herds.
© Bergerie de Vaccaghia
8
Overnight at the Vaccaghia sheepfold
In the afternoon, we continue along the GR20 to the Vaccaghia sheepfolds;

Day 5 : Corte

9
Highlights
Lake Creno
Today we continue in the footsteps of the hikers for a stage to Lake Creno (1300m). A magnificent stretch of water surrounded by tall pine trees.
© Bergerie de Vaccaghia
10
Back to the Vaccaghia sheepfolds.
© Eric Gamp
11
Lake Goria
In the afternoon, brave souls can explore Lake Goria (1800m), accessible only on foot.
54 min
Walk
4.5 km
© Bergerie de Vaccaghia
12
Overnight at the Vaccaghia sheepfold
In the evening we return to the Vaccaghia sheepfold.
12 min
On horseback
11 km

Day 6 : Corscia

12 min
On horseback
11 km
© Equiloisirs
13
The Tavignano
We leave this magical place to follow the little Tavignano stream, and it's by following this arid valley that we arrive in the Melo forest, where the tall pines stand majestically.
© Bergerie de Conia
14
Overnight in tents at the Conia sheepfold
A few steps from the river, we reach the Col de l'Arinella (1600m), overlooking the Niolu forests, to the Conia sheepfold, where we share a delicious meal (overnight in tents);

Day 7 : Poggio-di-Venaco

© Ranch Niolu A Cavallu
15
Forca forest
Leaving the sheepfold, we'll take advantage of our last moments in the heart of the Corsican mountains to begin our descent through the Forca forest to reach Bocca Ominanda for the end of our journey.
16
Sports activities
Overnight in a mobile home at the riding school
The vehicles will take us to the equestrian center. 
After looking after our mounts and their equipment, the ride ends with a convivial meal. Overnight accommodation in a mobile home (recommended) 
59 min
By car
58 km

Day 8 : Lucciana

59 min
By car
58 km
Arrival
Airports
Return from Bastia airport
After breakfast, departure around 9:30 am for the airport.
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Course highlights

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Included
day 4

Lake Nino

Included
day 5

Lake Creno

Where you'll sleep

These accommodations are only suggestions. They will be chosen according to availability and your choices when customizing this tour.
day 1, day 7

Overnight in a mobile home at the riding school

© Ranch Niolu A Cavallu
day 2

© Gite du Col de Vergio
day 3

Overnight in a gîte at Col di Vergio

© Bergerie de Vaccaghia
day 4

Overnight at the Vaccaghia sheepfold

© Bergerie de Vaccaghia
day 5

Overnight at the Vaccaghia sheepfold

© Bergerie de Conia
day 6

Overnight in tents at the Conia sheepfold

Practical information

Horses suitable for mountain trails. Free-roaming horses in herds. Predominantly Corsican breeds and saddle horses. 
Hiking saddles and mixed saddles with hiking equipment. 
A catering car every evening and at lunchtime generally with personal belongings. 
Graduated guide and tour leader.As the establishment is also a training centre, trainees may be asked to supervise treks or holidays on their own or with a qualified leader. 
Notify us of any medical treatment, special diet or health problem when you register. 
Please note: in summer we have to adapt the riding times according to the temperature. 

Particular difficulties

Cavaliers en bonne condition physique, pratiquant l’équitation en extérieur et maîtrisant les 3 allures. Les enfants à partir de 10 ans étant à l’aise aux trois allures accompagnées d’un adulte sont acceptés.

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