Corte break: escape to the heart of the Corsican mountains
Hotel Duc de Padoue
Stay 8 days and 7 nights
Move By car
Realizable from 22/02/2025 to 01/03/2025
The majestic historic capital is the ideal starting point for mountain and outdoor enthusiasts. In winter, Corte opens its doors to you for an authentic adventure, combining passion and conviviality. Immerse yourself in exhilarating experiences! The region's trails promise breathtaking views and emotional moments. Get ready to explore an enchanting landscape that will awaken your senses and thrill your adventurous spirit.
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405 €
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Full program
22 steps distributed over 8 days
Day 1 : Corte
Departure
Villages with character
Welcome to Corte
Arriving in Corte, you'll be pleasantly surprised to discover the town, built at the foot of a citadel perched on a 100-metre-high rocky outcrop! This picturesque town is very popular with tourists who love history and nature.
3 min
By car
1.7 km
1
Sites and historical monuments
The fascinating story of Grimaldi's triangular bell tower
Discover the convent, once the largest and most sumptuous in Corsica after Bastia. Now in ruins, all that remains is the triangular bell tower of the convent church.
2 min
By car
1.5 km
2
Sites and historical monuments
Walking around Corte
You're sure to enjoy a stroll along the city's main thoroughfare, which comes alive day and night with shops and restaurants.
< 1 min
By car
142 m
3
Hotels
Hotel Duc de Padoue
31 min
By car
33 km
Day 2 : Corte
31 min
By car
33 km
4
Highlights
Natural heritage
Follow forest paths to a waterfall
Take to the paths of the deep Vizzavona forest, located in the heart of Corsica, to follow several waterfalls and natural baths.
32 min
By car
34 km
5
Villages with character
Welcome to Corte
Arriving in Corte, you'll be pleasantly surprised to discover the town, built at the foot of a citadel perched on a 100-metre-high rocky outcrop! This picturesque town is very popular with tourists who love history and nature.
< 1 min
By car
354 m
6
Sites and historical monuments
Climb up to the oldest part of the fortress
The Belvédère de Corte offers spectacular views of the Restonica Gorge, the old town and the perched citadel of Corte, a veritable emblem of Corsican history. This unique location combines natural beauty and cultural immersion, ideal for admiring the mountain landscape and immersing yourself in the soul of the island.
1 min
By car
773 m
7
Hotels
Hotel Duc de Padoue
2 h
By car
102 km
Day 3 : Corte
2 h
By car
102 km
8
Producer
Eat delicious cheeses in a sheepfold
Enjoy a moment of conviviality over succulent cheese platters accompanied by bread and wine.
< 1 min
By car
103 m
9
Highlights
Hiking
Hike to the lakes
Take an unmissable medium-difficulty hike to a mountain lake. Our tip: if you don't want to climb up to the lakes, don't hesitate to take the short walk to the sheepfolds, the scenery is splendid (4km).
2 h
By car
102 km
10
Hotels
Hotel Duc de Padoue
2 min
By car
1.1 km
Day 4 : Corte
2 min
By car
1.1 km
11
Sites and historical monuments
A day full of activities
Today, enjoy the thrill of a sport in the heart of the mountains!
canyoning or climbing? You
end the day with a treasure hunt to discover hidden treasures
the hidden treasures of Corsica's heritage and learn about the great
pages of Corsican history.
1 min
By car
668 m
12
Hotels
Hotel Duc de Padoue
27 min
By car
25 km
Day 5 : Corte
27 min
By car
25 km
13
Hiking
A hike with sheepfold, footbridge and waterfall
Hike to waterfalls in an enchanting mountain setting. Pretty and varied, this hike is suitable for everyone.
22 min
By car
20 km
14
Highlights
Bathing places
Walk to a waterfall
To reach the waterfall, enjoy a gentle family hike along a well-marked, shady path.
29 min
By car
30 km
15
Hotels
Hotel Duc de Padoue
1 min
By car
1.1 km
Day 6 : Corte
1 min
By car
1.1 km
16
Highlights
Sites and historical monuments
An original and accessible walk along the muleteers' path
On this original walk, accessible to all, you'll follow in the footsteps of past civilizations and the great men who have made Corte an essential part of Corsican history.
2 min
By car
1.2 km
17
Hotels
Hotel Duc de Padoue
18 min
By car
18 km
Day 7 : Corte
18 min
By car
18 km
18
Sites and historical monuments
Near Vivario, admire a listed building
Just outside Vivario, admire an architectural marvel. Perched above the Vecchio River, this bridge offers spectacular views of the surrounding mountainous landscape, making it a popular spot for photographers and nature lovers.
37 min
By car
40 km
19
Wildlife parks
A fascinating place close to the world's turtles
On a 2.5-hectare natural site, you can discover the hidden life of turtles. A visit to the park, home to 170 species, is a superb natural plea for the preservation of the environment.
20
Villages with character
Welcome to Ajaccio, a temperament as mild as its temperatures.
Its name alone evokes Dolce Vita, sun-drenched terraces, lively streets leading down to the fishing and yachting harbors with their Corsican accents, the shade of palm trees and an Empire spirit. Ajaccio, the hectic, central "capital of the south", knows how to adorn itself with gentleness and authenticity, and abounds in heritage treasures.
Arrival
Hotels
Hotel Duc de Padoue
Day 8 : Corte
Arrival
Hotels
Hotel Duc de Padoue
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Hotel Duc de Padoue
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405 €
per person
Price
This price includes
Stay of 7 nights, in a Superior room for 2 people and breakfast package
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