An adventure on horseback between lakes and peaks
Tour of 8 days and 7 nights
Move On horseback
Difficulty Difficult
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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1687 €
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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 7 September 2025
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Full program
18 steps distributed over 8 days
Day 1 : Poggio-di-Venaco
Departure
Welcome at the airport. Transfer to the equestrian center in the Corte area (1h drive from the airport).
Installation in mobile homes;
Installation in mobile homes;
1 h 35 min
By car
96 km
1
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
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;
4
We join the Niolu equestrian center for an evening under the Lariccio pines;
Day 3 : Albertacce
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;
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
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.
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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.
10
Back to the Vaccaghia sheepfolds.
11
Lake Goria
In the afternoon, brave souls can explore Lake Goria (1800m), accessible only on foot.
54 min
Walk
4.5 km
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
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.
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
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.
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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)
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
After breakfast, departure around 9:30 am for the airport.
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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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1687 €
per person
Price
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