© Wikipédia / Christian Pinatel de Salvator

On the paths of prehistory in Haute-Corse

Tour of 8 days and 7 nights

Move By car

Prehistory (noun): the period between the appearance of humankind and the appearance of the first written documents.

We'll take you on a marvellous journey in the footsteps of the first men in Corsica.

A timeless walk to menhir statues, rock shelters or parietal paintings, is offered to you in the midst of exceptional sites and breathtaking panoramas.

History

Natural area preserved

Tasting

Save time

Book with confidence

Unrivalled assistance

This tour is 100% customizable. As a result, prices per person are given as a guide in mid and high season.

Full program

33 steps distributed over 8 days

Day 1 : Aléria

Departure

Airports

Arrival at Bastia Poretta airport

Arrival at Bastia Poretta airport.

< 1 min

By car

32 m

Car rental

Car rental at Bastia airport

You'll pick up your rental car before setting off on the roads of Corsica.

50 min

By car

46 km

Crafts

Fill up on olive oil

Let yourself be tempted by an award-winning olive oil tasting.

13 min

By car

11 km

Hotels

Accommodation in 2- or 3-star hotels in Aleria

Accommodation in 2- or 3-star hotels in Aleria.

3 min

By car

1.7 km

Day 2 : Aléria

3 min

By car

1.7 km

Optional

Leisure and recreation

Share a morning with a shepherd

Experience an extraordinary moment with a shepherd who will share his passion with you: his job, his goats that you can milk, his cheeses that you can taste!

Highlights

Sites and historical monuments

Diving into Corsican history: a museum and an archaeological site

Today, we're going back in time to discover an archaeological site and its museum. The path leading to the site also offers breathtaking views of Aleria and the Tavignagno.

6 min

By car

4.3 km

Natural heritage

Taste the produce of a pond on site

Combined with specific know-how and constant care, this pond has become the birthplace of an oyster like no other! Enjoy it on site, along with seafood!

4 min

By car

2.8 km

Hotels

Accommodation in 2- or 3-star hotels in Aleria

Accommodation in 2- or 3-star hotels in Aleria.

26 min

By car

24 km

Day 3 : Corte

26 min

By car

24 km

Highlights

Natural heritage

A spectacular drive

The ride is spectacular, with narrow roads and tight bends over 4 km. The narrowness of the gorge gives you the impression of driving through a canyon. Prepare to be dazzled!

54 min

By car

52 km

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.

2 min

By car

682 m

Hotels

Accommodation in 2- or 3-star hotels in and around Corte

28 min

By car

30 km

Day 4 : Corte

28 min

By car

30 km

Sites and historical monuments

En route to an 8,000-year-old natural shelter.

En route to an 8,000-year-old natural shelter: you'll take a short hiking trail, totally immersed in nature.

28 min

By car

30 km

Sports activities

Get around by bike with a VAE

With a VAE, you can put your foot down, enjoy the scenery and treat yourself to a sporting feat with 1,000 meters of ascent without suffering thanks to electric assistance. It's the perfect option for those who want to combine exploration and physical activity without too much fatigue.

2 min

By car

1.0 km

Museums & attractions

All you need to know about Corsican ethnology

Discover a unique place where the diversity of perspectives invites each visitor to shape his or her own vision of the island: an essential stopover for all those seeking to discover the soul of Corsica.

2 min

By car

694 m

Hotels

Accommodation in 2- or 3-star hotels in and around Corte

39 min

By car

39 km

Day 5 : Bastia

39 min

By car

39 km

Highlights

Villages with character

Like us, you'll love this village

Along the way, take a stroll through a medieval village, classified as a village in bloom. Take a breath and admire the exceptional view of the Ostriconi and Agriate mountains. Download the village app and easily guide yourself through the streets.

37 min

By car

34 km

Sites and historical monuments

While you're out and about, take a look at the house of the ogre and the ogress.

Join an archaeological site remarkable for its megalithic structures, including the 2 oldest dolmens in the Mediterranean and stone circles. Ready for a fascinating dive into Corsica's megalithic past, with its unspoilt natural landscapes and mysterious atmosphere?

8 min

By car

7.3 km

Villages with character

Saint Florent, an ancient 16th-century Genoese town, welcomes you

Listed as a historic monument since 1994, the town's citadel is one of the highlights of Corsica's heritage. Like us, you'll love this lively, festive resort, where the cheerful terraces of bars and restaurants beckon, whether in the old town, around the luminous Place Doria and its fountain, or on its marina.

< 1 min

By car

527 m

Tasting

In the mood for ice cream?

In Saint-Florent, a master ice-cream maker with three "Glaces artisanales de France" labels, presents his products where you can taste his emblematic vanilla-canistrelli flavor. Exquisite ice creams, homemade with exceptional island ingredients: honey, clementine, citron, brocciu and hazelnuts. A delight not to be missed!

28 min

By car

23 km

Hotels

Accommodation in 2- or 3-star hotels in Bastia and surrounding area

< 1 min

By car

417 m

Day 6 : Bastia

< 1 min

By car

417 m

Villages with character

Welcome to Bastia

Bastia's narrow streets, whose colors play with the reflections of the sun, possess an authentic Baroque charm. Its Old Port is a gentle invitation to simple pleasures, to be savored early in the morning, such as enjoying a coffee on a terrace while watching for the return of the fishermen. The pedestrianized Citadelle offers visitors a peaceful stroll.

13 min

By car

9.8 km

Natural heritage

A beautiful walk between pond and sea

Take a stroll along a pond, classified as a nature reserve. A path will lead you to a shelter designed for the observation of the 250 species of birds present on the site.

31 min

By car

25 km

Sites and historical monuments

Join an ancient village, occupied since prehistoric times.

Join an ancient village, occupied since prehistoric times: ruins of a chapel, furniture and a cave await you.

10 min

By car

6.8 km

Villages with character

Take a detour to Murato

Murato, the most important village in the Nebbio region, is famous for the quality of its artisan products, notably its bread, canistrelli and, above all, its chestnut grove, known for producing a very sweet flour, the "farina pisticcina". It also offers architectural treasures, such as a small church with a triangular bell tower, three Genoese bridges, and narrow streets that evoke medieval times, delighting lovers of history and old stones.

26 min

By car

23 km

Sites and historical monuments

Corsican songs and music, a journey to the heart of Corsican traditions...

Let yourself be enchanted by Corsican polyphonic songs every Friday evening. These songs, which reflect the Corsican soul, deal with themes as varied as love, war, peace and everyday life.

1 min

By car

707 m

Hotels

Accommodation in 2- or 3-star hotels in Bastia and surrounding area

43 min

By car

37 km

Day 7 : Bastia

43 min

By car

37 km

Sites and historical monuments

A family outing in the heart of Cap Corse, rich in discoveries

A short family hike in Cap Corse along a well-maintained ancestral path takes us to a prehistoric site with a group of menhirs and monoliths. The walk offers exceptional panoramic views over the crests and valley of Luri and the Tuscan archipelagos.

38 min

By car

34 km

Villages with character

Climb to the Nonza tower

Stop off at a pretty fortified village perched like an eagle's nest above the sea on a cliff, offering a unique panorama of the Gulf of Saint-Florent. From here, you'll overlook the famous beach of black sand and pebbles.

8 min

By car

6.4 km