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Walking holiday from Corte to Piana

From the mountains of Corsica to the beautiful west coast

8 Days / 7 Nights
Challenging

This tour offers wonderful walks in the contrasting Corsican landscapes.
The tour begins in the town of Corte, from where it leads you up a route that was once used to lead cattle and sheep to the summer pastures. Here you'll reach the heart of authentic Corsica.
On this walking holiday you'll experience high mountains, pine forests and the inviting rock pools of the Spelunca Gorge. The UNESCO Calanches of Piana and the beautiful bay of Porto with its red pointed granite formations follow. On this tour you'll stay in comfortable rural 2-star hotels, with the option to upgrade in some places.

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  • Corsica's historic capital Corte and the beautiful old town.
  • The Niolu region where you'll hike between mountains along ancient transhumance trails and enjoy authentic Corsican culture and nature
  • The UNESCO Calanques area with its impressive red granite formations
  • Coastal hiking along ancient mule tracks along the beautiful coast and its coves
  • Charming Piana, perched on the ridge above the Mediterranean, with a cosy atmosphere and stunning views.

More about the route

Much of the route is on gravel roads and paths. This includes established forest trails as well as rocky paths where you have to navigate around stones and rocks. Some paths will also be paved and in urban areas there will be asphalt. We recommend good shoes with a firm, moulded bottom.
The tour is level 2 and the general walking time is 4-6 hours. Some descents cover many vertical metres and approach level 3. 

Itinerary

Here you can see the programme for the week.

You'll arrive in the mountain town of Corte and check into your hotel. Depending on the time of arrival, take a stroll through the town and enjoy the narrow cobbled streets of the old town with cosy cafés or visit the impressive rock citadel that rises high above the town. From up here, you'll enjoy stunning views of Corte and the surrounding mountains.
You'll stay in a comfortable 2* hotel in Corte with breakfast included.

Hotel standard (example): Hotel de la Paix
Hotel upgrade (example): Hotel Duc de Padoue

 

Corte is located between two stunning gorges - Tavignano and Restonica. In the Tavignano gorge there is a hiking route along an ancient mule track, a route used over time by shepherds to get to the isolated Niolu region, and it's a fantastic hike. Steep cliffs rise above the rushing river and countless waterholes and natural pools invite you for a cooling dip.
You'll spend the night back in Corte with breakfast included.

Hotel (example): Hotel de la Paix
Hotel (example): Hotel Duc de Padoue

 

The day starts with a short transfer to the beginning of today's hike in Scala di Santa Regina. This trail is also an ancient transhumance path used by shepherds to move their animals from the lowlands to the highlands of the Niolu Valley. You pass a mountain lake and continue to the idyllic village of Calacuccia.
You'll spend the night on the outskirts of Calaccuia and dinner will be served at a local restaurant that uses the best seasonal local produce.

Hotel (example): Hotel Acqua Viva

From Calacuccia there is a morning transfer to Col de Vergio. Col de Vergio is, as the word suggests, a high mountain pass and the views are majestic with high peaks rising above you. The path descends through the pine trees of the Aïtone forest and on to the outskirts of Evisa. You'll pass natural rock pools and waterholes, and possibly meet the free-range pigs in the chestnut forest before arriving at the village of Evisa.
This is a lively mountain village with a cosy atmosphere.
You'll stay at an inn-hotel in town, with breakfast and dinner included

Hotel standard (example): Hôtel Scopa Rossa

Hotel upgrade (example): Hotel Aitone

 

Today you have the option to relax in Evisa or go on a hike that follows part of the path known as the Mare e Monti ( Sea and Mountains) route. The walk goes between two villages and takes you through the surrounding chestnut forests and into lush maki terrain. You will arrive at the abandoned village of Tassu, a small rustic and authentic gem. From here you'll continue to the village of Marignana, located directly on the opposite side of the valley from Evisa. It's a nice hike that gives you an insight into life in mountain villages in Corsica.
You'll stay overnight in Evisa again with breakfast and dinner included.

Hotel standard (example): Hôtel Scopa Rossa

Hotel upgrade (example): Hotel Aitone

 

It's canyon hiking time! The path zigzags down through the scenic Spelunca Gorge. Cross the Golo River on the rustic, high-arched Genoese bridge, an important part of the area's cultural heritage. Then walk along a balcony path across the river towards Ota, a mountain village with a Mediterranean atmosphere. Here you can take a break and enjoy a bite to eat or drink. You'll then head down to the coast at the Bay of Porto.
This stage can be shortened with a transfer from Ota to Porto, leaving time for a possible boat trip to see the Scandola Reserve.
You'll spend the night in Porto with breakfast included.

Hotel (example): Kalliste

 

This dramatic coastline is classified by UNESCO. From Porto beach, climb into the Calanques de Piana - an area of natural rocky gorges and coves along the Mediterranean coast. You'll pass red granite cliffs standing like needles, twisted shapes in the rocky landscape interspersed with sporadic pine trees. The coastal walk follows an old mule track and offers spectacular views of the raw Corsican nature.
You'll arrive in the West Corsican coastal town of Piana, with narrow quaint streets, cosy cafés and traditional Corsican architecture.
You'll stay in a cosy family-run 2* hotel in the heart of Piana.

Hotel standard (example): Calanches

Hotel upgrade (example): Hotel Scandola

 

After breakfast, it's time to check out and head home.

Prices and dates

Prices per person in EUR

Price includes

  • Transport to Corsica
  • Administration fee 20 euro
  • Cancellation insurance and travel insurance
  • Possible tourist taxes at the accommodations

Practical information

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The price is based upon two people sharing. It is also possible travel alone in a single room. Simply choose "1 person" in the booking form and it will automatically add the single room surcharge.

On this tour you will be on your own supplied with maps, route descriptions and luggage transfers. That means that your time is your own and you have plenty of time to enjoy the stages in your own pace.

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You can quickly check the price of your desired trip without having to fill in anything. Here's how:

  1. Choose your desired start date
  2. Click on the green button "See price and reserve your holiday" and go to the booking form
  3. Select number of people, add any optional extras and see the price at the bottom of the page (you don't have to fill in anything on the form).

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For example, if you want a flight included or changes to the trip, you can order a quote for this using the "Get a quote" button. Remember to describe in detail what, if anything, you want changed.

The process of your booking
When you book, we will start booking hotels and arranging all the practical details of the trip. This process typically takes 2-5 working days, but some bookings may take longer. If you are arranging your own transport, we recommend that you wait until we have confirmed your booking before arranging this.

Dates
If you can select the date in the tour calendar at the top of this page, this is a possible start date. We continually update the tours with sold-out dates, after which those dates will turn red and cannot be selected.

Flights to Bastia or Ajaccio are not included in the price of the trip. We recommend that you find the flights yourself, for example via www.momondo.com.
We recommend that you wait to arrange transportation until we have confirmed your trip.

Here's how it works:

  • You book the trip with us
  • We confirm your trip (usually within 5-10 business days)
  • You arrange your transportation

Get a quote
If you need us to arrange your flight for you, you can book a quote for the trip including flights. It often takes about two days to get a quote. Please note that we charge a handling fee of DKK 350 per ticket, which means that you get the flight cheaper by booking it yourself.

Public transportation
From Bastia Airport or Ajaccio Airport, you can read more about public transportation at www.rome2rio.com.

There is a bus from Piana to Ajaccio Monday to Saturday - only in July and August it also runs on Sundays.
We can arrange a private transfer to/from Ajaccio Airport and Bastia Airport, these can be selected on the booking page.

On this tour you will stay at selected 2-star hotels of French standard and an inn hotel.
It is possible to make the following hotel upgrade:
2 nights in Corte at a 3-star hotel
2 nights in Evisa at a 2-star hotel
1 night in Piana at a 3-star hotel

On this tour it is only possible to stay in double (and twin rooms) and triple rooms.
Four and five-person rooms are not possible.
Single rooms are possible, but we can only request hotels on specific dates, so if you want single rooms, send us an email and ask for a quote on a specific date. 

Breakfast consists of a "continental breakfast" (tea, coffee, milk, bread, butter and jam), French style.


Lunch is not included - you will either find purchased options in the accommodation towns to make a packed picnic. Or it will be possible to find a place to eat along the way.

Dinner is included on days 3, 4 and 5 (based on local specialties, including a starter, a main course and a dessert).
On the other days it is possible to find restaurants on your own in the accommodation towns.

If you have any food allergies, special requests or dietary needs, please inform us when booking the tour.

Luggage transfer is included on this tour. Upon arrival at the first hotel you will be given luggage tags along with the rest of the welcome package. You fill out the luggage tags and put them on your bags where they will remain for the duration of the tour.

Your luggage is picked up from the hotel lobby around 9am every morning and will arrive at your next hotel at 6pm at the latest (often long before that). If there are any special exceptions to the luggage transfer you will be notified upon arrival.

Luggage transfer includes one bag per guest and the bags can weigh 20kg each.

On this tour, you will receive the following documents:

Upon booking
Immediately after booking this trip, you'll recieve a pre-booking-email where you can get a complete overview of your booking. Once the tour is confirmed you get a confirmation email from us along with practical information about the tour.

One month before departure
You will receive a hotel list and final travel documents.

Upon arrival at the first hotel
You'll receive the welcome pack, which contains everything you need for the trip. There will be route descriptions, maps, luggage tags and specific local vouchers. The documents are in English.
Notice: On some tours it is necessary to either print the documents yourself or to bring them electronically.

This trip has difficulty level 2-3, which means that most hiking days are level 2, with a few at level 3.

Grade 2
Easier hikes on reasonably good trails. Daily hikes will last 4-6 hours in hilly terrain. Anyone in generally good physical condition can participate. Luggage is transported, and you only carry a light daypack. Requires well-fitting footwear such as trekking shoes or hiking boots.

Grade 3
Hiking in mountainous terrain with longer ascents and descents. You will hike 5-7 hours a day. Requires generally good fitness and health, but no special technical skills or prior experience. Requires good shoes, such as trekking or mountain boots.

Read more about our grading system here.

Here you can get an overview of the entire route and the elevation profile for each day. The data shows the data from the GPX-files related to the tour. Notice that the routes are sometimes updated, which means that there might be small variations.

See a map of the whole route

See the elevation profile

Colors
Blue routes: The route as normal
Red routes: Variations/options (such as shortened or extended routes)

After booking this trip, you get access to various discount schemes.

We recommend taking out travel insurance that covers at least illness, accident, repatriation, lost holiday, luggage and liability. As a customer, you are responsible for taking out the necessary travel insurance to cover these costs.

Before taking out insurance, you should check whether you are already covered by travel or cancellation insurance through your home insurance company, credit card or similar - please note that there may be differences in insurance coverage.

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