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A horse-riding adventure between lakes and peaks with Corsicatours
CORSICATOURS
An encounter with the land occupied by shepherds and their flocks.
A special place where time stands still. You will be on your own for 4 days, with your personal belongings on the horse. 5 days on horseback, with around 5 hours riding a day.
Full programme
14 stages over 7 days
Day 1: Poggio-di-Venaco
Arrival at Bastia Poretta airport
Welcome at the airport. Transfer to the riding centre in the Corte region (1 hour's drive from the airport).
Installation in the mobile homes.
Night in a mobile home at the riding centre.
Welcome drink, presentation of the tour and meal.
Day 2: Albertacce
Departure around 8am, transfer of horses and riders to the starting point, the Carulina fountain. In the heart of shepherds' country, in this basin surrounded by the high peaks of Corsica, the Niolu valley reveals its magnificent contours. We approach the mountains in the footsteps of hikers.
Lake Calacuccia
Once over the Col de St Pierre (1400m), we're just a few steps away from the magnificent Lac de Nino (1800m), with its free-roaming herds, where we'll be able to take a picnic out of our panniers. We continue the afternoon on the GR20 to reach the Vaccaghia shepherds.
Overnight at the Vaccaghia sheepfold.
Day 3: Albertacce
The only lake surrounded by conifers
Today we continue in the footsteps of the hikers on a stage towards Lake Creno. This magnificent body of water, surrounded by tall pine trees, reveals its water lilies at an altitude of 1300m. Return to the Bergerie for lunch by the fire.
Night at the Vaccaghia sheepfold.
Day 4: Corte
Between lakes and sheepfolds
This morning we start our ascent on horseback to discover Lake Goria (1800m). After a picnic at the Bergeries de Lenze, we leave our equine companions for the last part of the trail, accessible only on foot.
Overnight at the Vaccaghia sheepfold.
Day 5: Corte
Towards the forests
We leave this magical place to follow the little stream of the Tavignano, and it is by following this arid valley that we arrive in the Melo forest, where the tall pines stand majestically. After a break at the river, we head for the Col de l'Arinella (1600m) overlooking the Niolu forests.
Overnight in the Sega refuge (in tents or dormitories).
Day 6: Corscia
Last day on horseback
Departure from the gîte for the summer pastures of the Alzo plateau. We'll take advantage of our last moments in the heart of the Corsican mountains to begin our descent through the Restonica forest. At the end of the journey, the vehicles are waiting to take us out of the valley and back to the riding centre.
Overnight at the riding centre
Day 7: Poggio-di-Venaco
Return from Bastia airport
After breakfast, departure around 9.30 am for the airport.
Practical information
Horses suited to mountain trails. Free-roaming horses in herds. Predominantly Corsican breeds and saddle horses.
Trekking saddles and mixed saddles with trekking equipment.
A catering car every evening and usually at lunchtime with personal belongings.
Qualified guides. As the establishment is also a training centre, trainees may be asked to supervise hikes or stays on their own or with a qualified leader.
Please inform us of any medical treatment, special dietary requirements or health problems when you register.
Please note: in summer, we may have to adapt the riding times according to the temperature.
Particular difficulties
Riders in good physical condition, practising outdoor riding and mastering the 3 gaits. Children aged 10 and over who are comfortable with all three gaits accompanied by an adult are accepted.
Benefits
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