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Culture and heritage, between Bavella and Bonifacio with Corsica Aventure
CORSICA AVENTURE
Discover the wonders of the far south of the island with this exclusive tour with Corsica Aventure.
Enjoy easy walks, sightseeing and boat trips in Bonifacio in a small group of 8 people. Stay in a three-star hotel with a swimming pool, accompanied by a guide and with a minibus at your disposal.
This holiday is ideal for discovering southern Corsica, with its varied landscapes combining mountains and coastline. The walks, suitable for an easy level of walking, are complemented by cultural visits. You’ll explore the traditional villages of the island’s south, the forested mountain ranges, the high-altitude summer pastures, as well as the coastal paths.
Your days will take you to the heart of the Alta Rocca and its prehistoric sites, the Cuscionu plateau, the Aiguilles de Bavella, the town of Bonifacio, and the Campomoro tower.
DAY BY DAY
DAY 1
Arrival in Ajaccio followed by transfer to Zonza
Arrival in Ajaccio, where you’ll meet your guide and the other participants. A transfer southwards will take you to the Alta Rocca region. Check in at your hotel in the village of Zonza, situated at the foot of the Aiguilles de Bavella.
Overnight in Zonza
DAY 2
The Villages of Alta Rocca and Cucuruzzu
Starting from Levie, the main village of Alta Rocca, you’ll set off in search of a remarkable historical past, where a fabulous journey through time awaits you with a visit to the prehistoric site of Cucuruzzu, dating back to the Bronze Age. The region is characterised by its unique architecture, with its imposing granite buildings bearing witness to this rich history.
Distance: 10 km
Duration: 4 hours
Elevation gain: +370 m / -230 m
Overnight in Zonza
DAY 3
The Cuscionu Plateau and its pozzines
A transfer through the Alta Rocca will take you to villages such as Quenza and Serra di Scopamène. From the San Petru chapel, you’ll climb to 1,500 metres on the Cuscionu Plateau, a former shepherds’ territory. This rocky, verdant landscape is home to free-roaming horses, cows and pigs. You’ll cross expanses of spongy grass dotted with pozzines formed by small streams.
Distance: 12 km
Duration: 5 hours
Elevation gain: +400 m / -400 m
Overnight stay in Zonza
DAY 4
Boat trip and walk in Bonifacio
Head to the far south for a pleasant day on the coast, with one unmissable highlight on the itinerary: Bonifacio and its magnificent cliffs. After a short walk around the town, you’ll visit its protective ramparts, a real journey back in time. You’ll then set off on a boat trip to admire up close the natural sculptures carved by the sea into the cliffs and the limestone caves upon which this ancient Genoese fortress is built.
Distance 6 km
Duration 2 hours
Elevation gain +150m / -150m
Overnight in Zonza
DAY 5
Bavella and the Trou de la Bombe
Following yesterday’s day by the sea, we’ll hike through the heart of the forest in the famous Bavella massif to the ‘Trou de la Bombe’ or ‘Tafonu di Cumpuleddu’, a spectacular geological phenomenon that has carved an impressive hole in the rock. As you climb the few metres to the promontory, you’ll enjoy an unrivalled view of the Aiguilles de Bavella and the sea just nearby.
Distance: 9 km
Duration: 4 hours
Elevation gain: +400m / -400m
Overnight in Zonza
DAY 6
The Genoese Tower of Campomoro
The strikingly beautiful coastal landscapes will lead you to the famous Genoese tower of Campomoro. This tower stands out for its massive stature – it is the most imposing of all those dotted around the island – and is also unique for its substantial fortifications. After enjoying the panoramic views and the peaceful atmosphere, you’ll take the bus in the afternoon to return to Ajaccio.
Distance: 10 km
Duration: 4 hours
Elevation gain: +250 m / -250 m
Overnight stay in Zonza
The programmes have been drawn up on the basis of the latest information available at the time of writing: unforeseen circumstances may always arise, and situations beyond our control may affect how they unfold.
Benefits
picnics and groceries,
local transfers,
boat trip,
entrance to the archaeological site of Cucuruzzu,
accompaniment.
Prestations non comprises
les frais de dossier,
les assurances,
les visites de sites et les transferts non prévus dans le programme.
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