© Robert Palomba
© Robert Palomba
© Robert Palomba
© Robert Palomba
© Robert Palomba
© Robert Palomba

Hiking between land and sea

Tour of 8 days and 7 nights
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Difficulty Average

Discover the wonders of Corsica with our bagless tour.

With one foot on the mythical GR 20 and the other on the Mare a Monti, you can enjoy swimming in natural mountain pools or the crystal-clear waters of the Gulf of Porto, discovering typical villages and listed sites.

The program includes Lac de Ninu, the Paglia Orba massif, Vallée de l'Aïtone, Gorges de la Spelunca, Gulf of Porto, Girolata and Calanches de Piana.

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Towns and villages
Rivers
In the heart of the mountains
Natural area preserved
Panorama
Athletic
Family
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From 1453 € per person
This tour is 100% customizable. As a result, prices per person are given as a guide in mid and high season.
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Full program

18 steps distributed over 8 days

Day 1 : Ajaccio

Departure
Airports
Arrival at Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airport
Arrival at Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airport.
4 min
By car
2.3 km
Hotel Campo dell Oro
1
Hotels
Hotel Campo dell Oro
Transfer to hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2 : Albertacce

2
Transfer to Albertacce or Corte
Early morning welcome in Ajaccio. The inland roads take you into the Niolu valley.
First steps on mule tracks towards the Genoese bridge of Muriccioli. Through ancient mountain fields and gardens, you'll arrive "in the village".
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3
Overnight in a B&B in Albertacce or Corte
Lodging in gîtes in Albertacce or Corte.
3 h 12 min
Walk
15 km

Day 3 : Albertacce

3 h 12 min
Walk
15 km
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4
Highlights
Lake Ninu
You climb up the Colga valley to Lac de Ninu, a paradise for free-roaming horses and one of the "pearls" of the Corsican mountains. Picnic on the vast lawns bordering the lake (the pozzines). From the Gulf of Sagone to the summit of Cintu, the panorama is breathtaking.

Duration: 6h / D+: +850m / D-: -600m 
2 h
Walk
10 km
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5
Overnight at the 2-star Hotel Castel de Vergio
Accommodation in a 2-star hotel at Col de Vergio
Located at the foot of Monte Cinto, this peaceful, friendly hotel is surrounded by forest.
45 min
Walk
3.8 km

Day 4 : Albertacce

45 min
Walk
3.8 km
6
Highlights
The Radule waterfalls
To the north, in the heart of the Paglia Orba volcanic massif, you climb up to the sources of the Golu via the GR20 and enter the world of the high mountains. Stop off at the sheepfolds and swim under the Radule waterfalls.

Duration: 5h / D+: +500m / D-: -500m 
45 min
Walk
3.8 km
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Overnight at the 2-star Hotel Castel de Vergio
Accommodation in 2-star hotel at Col di Vergio
1 h 01 min
Walk
5.1 km

Day 5 : Évisa

1 h 01 min
Walk
5.1 km
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8
Aïtone forest
This hike takes you to the western slopes of the island. You cross the Verghju pass and descend the Aïtone valley, famous for its Larici pine forest.

Duration: 5h30 / D+: +200m / D-: -750m 
34 min
Walk
2.9 km
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9
Highlights
Aïtone's natural pools
In the midst of unspoilt nature, cool off in the natural pools of the Aïtone forest before taking the Chemin des châtaigniers to the village of Evisa for the night.
40 min
Walk
3.4 km
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10
Overnight in a B&B or hotel in Evisa
Accommodation in a B&B or hotel in Evisa.
6 h 08 min
Walk
30 km

Day 6 : Ota

6 h 08 min
Walk
30 km
11
Zaglia bridge
An old stone path takes you down the Gorges de la Spelunca to the Genoese bridge at Zaglia for a break by the water.

Duration: 4h / D+: +270m / D-: -800m 
16 min
Walk
1.4 km
© Arnaud Grimaldi
12
Highlights
The Spelunca gorges
Mountain vegetation gradually gives way to Mediterranean species. Continue down the Gorges de la Spelunca to the village of Ota, where you will stop for the night.
27 min
Walk
2.3 km
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13
Overnight in a B&B in Ota
Lodging in a gîte d'étape in Ota.
2 h 12 min
Walk
11 km

Day 7 : Ajaccio

2 h 12 min
Walk
11 km
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Highlights
The Gulf of Porto
Follow the Mare e Monti path towards the sea. The view of the Calanche de Piana, the Gulf of Porto and the Scandola Nature Reserve is remarkable. This path through the maquis will take you to Porto beach, the final point of your walking tour.

Duration: 4h30 / D+: +200m / D-: -530m 
1 h 26 min
By car
79 km
Hotel Campo dell Oro
15
Hotels
Hotel Campo dell Oro
In the early afternoon, transfer by car from Porto to your hotel in Ajaccio.

Day 8 : Ajaccio

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16
Ajaccio
Breakfast, day at leisure according to your return flight schedule.
Transfer by car to the airport.
7 min
By car
5.9 km
Arrival
Airports
Return from Ajaccio airport
You'll take off from Ajaccio airport with plenty of memories and a promise to return!
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Course highlights

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Included
day 3

Lake Ninu

Included
day 4

The Radule waterfalls

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Included
day 5

Aïtone's natural pools

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Included
day 6

The Spelunca gorges

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Included
day 7

The Gulf of Porto

Where you'll sleep

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

Hotel Campo dell Oro

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day 2

Overnight in a B&B in Albertacce or Corte

© Hôtel Castel de Vergio
day 3

Overnight at the 2-star Hotel Castel de Vergio

© Hôtel Castel de Vergio
day 4

Overnight at the 2-star Hotel Castel de Vergio

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day 5

Overnight in a B&B or hotel in Evisa

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day 6

Overnight in a B&B in Ota

Practical information

  • Average level hike. Average duration of the stages around 5h and average difference in altitude of less than 600m.

  • Local state-qualified mountain guide.

  • Light bag during the day, luggage transport provided between accommodation.

  • Telephone network coverage not guaranteed throughout the route.

  • Equipment to take with you and technical sheet will be attached to your travel diary.

Particular difficulties

Vous êtes en bonne forme physique et pratiquez occasionnellement la randonnée (2 à 3 fois par mois). Vous ne craignez pas la succession des jours d’activité ni une bonne montée de temps en temps

From 1453 € per person
Quotation & Booking

Price

This price includes

  • The transfer between Ajaccio airport and the Campo dell'Oro**** hotel on day 1.

  • The first and last nights at the Campo dell'Oro**** hotel in Ajaccio in a Standard room and breakfast formula.

  • Pick-up from the Campo Dell'Oro hotel on Sunday with a transfer to the Niolu valley.

  • The classic formula hiking tour, with accommodation in gîtes for the first three nights, followed by two nights in a shared room. Full board, including race food, is provided from lunch on day 2 to lunch on day 7.

  • Supervision by a state-qualified guide.

  • Luggage assistance, taken to the accommodation each evening.

  • The return transfer from Porto to the Campo Dell'Oro hotel on Friday afternoon.

  • The transfer between the Campo dell'Oro Hotel**** and Ajaccio airport on day 8

  • The service charge.

Terms and conditions

Optional

Our local advisors have put together a number of optional offers to personalize your trip.
In addition to your program, you can choose to book with us:

  •  Air and sea transport

  • Confort Package supplement (4 nights in a room + 1 night in a gîte)

  • Personal transfers not included in the programme (abandonment, injury, fatigue).

  • Cancellation and repatriation insurance

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This price does not include

  • Tourist taxes, extras, and personal expenses.
  • Any optional meals not mentioned in "This price includes."
  • Anything not mentioned in "This price includes."

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