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Mare e Monti North with Corsican Places
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Experiencing strong sensations Wandering In eco-responsible mode
CORSICAN PLACES
Calvi-Balagne
High mountain peaks, rocky creeks and quaint fishing villages all form an incredible backdrop on this Mare e Monti North walking tour.
Your program:
Day 1: Calvi to Piana
Arrive at Calvi Airport and transfer directly to Piana and settle into your hotel. Explore Piana with its quaint little village and enjoy a local dinner as a restaurant of your choice.
Overnight: Hôtel Mare e Monti or similar, on bed and breakfast basis.
Day 2 - Piana to Porto
The trail enters the red rocks of the Gulf of Porto, you will discover an incredible site of granite needles and wind sculpted rocks, dotted with maritime pine trees. The walk above the coast road follows the old mule path or travels higher towards the Capo d’Ortu and offers some spectacular views of the indented rugged coastline and its many creeks below. Drop down to the sea (some road walking) and the port at Castagna and your 3* hotel at the harbour in Porto.
Distance: 12km. Duration: 5 hours. Altitude gain: +70m. Descent: -520m.
Overnight: Hôtel Kalliste, on bed and breakfast basis.
Day 3: Porto to Serriera
You will leave Porto and cross the Vitrone ravine, with its red porphury walls, before arriving at Capu San Petru, a superb rocky belvedere with views over Serriera and the Golfe de Porto. After dropping down to the village of Serriera, you follow the lane down to the beach, and you overnight in a comfy 3* hotel.
Distance: 14km. Duration: 6 hours. Altitude gain: +697m. Descent: -1039m
Overnight: in Hôtel Stella Marina or similar, on a half board basis.
Day 4: Serriera to Girolata
Early morning transfer to reach the entrance to the village of Partinello. The route leads through fragrant scrubland down to the seafront, winding along the jagged coastline before climbing back up to Bocca Croce. There is an exceptional view of the Scandola nature reserve, one of Europe's major natural sites, offering an explosion of colours and landscapes. Follow the balcony path to Girolata, a small fishing hamlet inaccessible by road and you will carry your overnight gear, for a night in a simple beachside cabin in Girolata.
Distance: 12km. Duration: 5.5 hours. Altitude gain: +595m. Descent: -795m.
Overnight: E Casarelle beachside lodge (more like 'glamping' than a hotel), on a half board basis.
Day 5: Girolata to Galeria
The path climbs to the ridge above Girolata, offering a unique view of the Gulf Scandola reserve and its red granite cliffs. Descent to the fishing village of Galéria, either via the Focolara bergeries or along the Tavulaghju river. Night in Galéria in a hotel by the beach and dinner in Galéria.
Distance: 11km, duration: 6 hours. Altitude gain: +780m. Descent: -750m.
Overnight: Hôtel Filosorma or similar, on a half board basis.
Day 6: Galeria to Tuarelli & Calvi
The path climbs up through the scrubland, past ancient sheepfolds where you can admire beautiful views over the Gulf of Galéria, then descends towards the Fangu to reach Ponte Vecchju. After arriving in Tuarelli, transfer to Calvi and settle into your hotel, and explore Calvi in the evening with its huge choice of eateries.
Distance: 9km, duration: 4 hours. Altitude gain: +320m. Descent: -240m.
Overnight: Hôtel Revellata 3* or similar on bed and breakfast.
Day 7: Calvi
Enjoy a day discovering Calvi and all it has to offer. relax and rest your feet on the beach, or if you are still up for seeing more, board the little train and travel the coastline all the way to L'lle Rousse hopping off and on as you please.
Overnight: Hôtel Revellata 3* or similar on bed and breakfast.
Day 8: Departure from Calvi
Your holiday comes to an end at your hotel after breakfast. You will be collected from your hotel and taken to Calvi Airport.
Luggage Moving and Day Sack
You will need to carry a day sack only, with your water bottle, camera, picnic and weatherproof jacket. Our bag-moving service means you can travel light during your walks, just taking with you what you need for the day. Your main luggage will be transported by vehicle between the different night stops by either local taxis, hotel owners or our own staff. We ask you to please limit your main luggage to around 15kg per bag to facilitate the driver loading it in and out of a transfer vehicle.
It is important to consider that it may be necessary to carry your bags short distances at the start and towards the end of your holiday. Soft luggage is recommended.
Benefits
Return airport transfers
3 nights' accommodation on half board
4 nights' accommodation on bed and breakfast
Transfers on the walking days
Luggage transfers between hotels
Map and route notes
Prestations non comprises
Drinks
Travel insurance
Any airport transfers from/to other arrival airports
Infos pratiques
A prendre avec soi : A small day pack for your water bottle, camera, picnic and weatherproof jacket. A rucksack or soft suitcase for your main luggage 15kg maximum per person Good walking shoes or boots with a good grip sole Walking socks Warm fleece Shorts and t-shirts. Swimming costume or trunks Towel Walking poles (optional) Water bottle (one litre minimum) For your picnics: a good cutting knife, fork, spoon, plastic cup and plate some plastic bags Sun and rain protection Sunglasses and sun cream Trainers or open sandals Warm fleece and casual wear First aid: we recommend that you bring your own personal first aid kit consisting of: antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment, painkillers, plasters and blister treatment, re-hydration. Glucose tablets or malt loaf and multi-vitamin tablets are a good idea.
