Multi-activity adventures in Balagne with Corsica Aventure

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Balagne, also known as the "Garden of Corsica", is a seaside micro-region rich in natural treasures.

In this little paradise, you can enjoy a wide range of activities to discover the island in all its forms, as a couple, with friends or as a family. On the programme: sea kayaking, canyoning down the river, mountain biking, diving safaris and unmissable hikes. You'll stay in a hotel with a swimming pool throughout the week.

YOUR PROGRAMME

DAY 1 Algajola
You will arrive at your hotel in the early afternoon to settle in and drop off your luggage. Algajola is a small seaside town on a huge sandy beach between Ile Rousse and Calvi.

Night in Algajola

DAY 2 The villages of Balagne by bike
Meet your guide. After getting kitted out, you'll be transferred to the start of your tour. The route is all downhill, offering exceptional panoramic views of the coast and the discovery of a multitude of villages, including San Antonino, one of the most beautiful villages in France, and the village of Pigna.

Duration: 2 hours
Overnight in Algajola

DAY 3 Sea kayaking
Meeting with the instructor. After the first instructions, it's time to set off from the beach at Algajola. You'll paddle along the coast, passing the Varcale and Vallitone points and discovering the bays of Fornello and Capite. A gentle, safe outing to discover a wild, unspoilt coastline.

Duration: 2 hours
Overnight in Algajola

DAY 4 Walk to Calvi and the Revellata
You'll be heading for the great city of Calvi and its imposing citadel, which you'll be able to visit. We suggest a walk along the Revellata peninsula. This biodiversity hotspot, with its rocky habitats, is lined with intimate, wild beaches and coves.

Distance 8 km Time 2h30 Difference in altitude +185 m / -185 m
Overnight in Algajola

DAY 5 Snorkelling Safari or snorkelling tour
You have an appointment with your instructor, who will guide you, advise you and ensure your safety as you explore the world of silence and the life that hides there in shallow water. You'll be provided with specially adapted equipment and teaching aids for an exceptional discovery experience.

Duration: 2 hours
Overnight in Algajola

DAY 6 Walk to the abandoned village of Occi
You'll have to make your way to the beautiful village of Lumio, the starting point for this marvellous walk in the hills that will take you to the abandoned village of Occi. The village, which overlooks the coast, has been abandoned by its inhabitants for over a century. After the walk, you can return to the coast at Punta Spano.

Distance 5 km Duration 2h00 Difference in altitude +300 m / -300 m
Overnight in Algajola

DAY 7 Canyoning and water trekking
A day devoted to discovering the canyon located in the Fango Valley Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO-listed site. A descent punctuated by jumps (not compulsory), swimming, walking and slides in natural pools and a heavenly setting. A well-deserved rest by the hotel swimming pool will round off this wonderful day.

Night in Algajola

DAY 8 End of your stay
End of our services after breakfast.

Start
At your hotel in Algajola from 2pm.

Ends
At your hotel in Algajola after breakfast.

Access
Île-Rousse or Bastia ferry terminal, Calvi or Bastia airport. Transfer during your stay: use your own vehicle.

Accommodation
Hotel** with swimming pool in a double room. The hotel is located by the sea in Algajola between Calvi and Ile Rousse. It has a swimming pool and direct access to a sandy and rocky beach.
Single room supplement to be requested when booking.

Meals
Continental breakfast (tea, coffee, milk, bread, butter, jam).

Number of participants
A minimum of 2 people is required to register. For safety reasons during the hikes, we cannot accept the registration of a single adult accompanied by one or more children (under 16) on this trip. Thank you for your understanding.

Carrying
Only personal items for the day.

Level
Suitable for all, provided you do a bit of sport, can swim 25 metres and can put your head under water. Children aged 10 and over.

Supervision
A qualified guide for cycling, canyoning, snorkelling, kayaking and self-guided tours. We provide you with a travel pack with IGN maps and a complete topographical guide produced by our team. During your stay, our 24-hour assistance service will also be able to answer any questions you may have and give you any advice you may need to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.

The digital roadbook
Once your holiday has been confirmed, you can download our application. It's easy to use and offers a number of functions:

Precise route guidance with alerts in the event of deviations.
View your starting point, accommodation, current position, mileage and altitude difference remaining.
Discover points of interest via interactive content with descriptions, photos and audio.
In an emergency, send an SOS alert with your GPS coordinates.
Contact function to share messages, photos and videos with our team during your stay.

Benefits

Accommodation with breakfast, activities included in the programme, qualified canyoning guides, travel pack with IGN maps and route book.

Prestations non comprises

Drinks, picnics, evening meals, administration fees, insurance, site visits and transfers on site, escorting on trekking days.

Points forts

Cycling, canoeing, hiking, snorkelling, canyoning and swimming
Private or hire car
Free choice - Children aged 10 and over
Hotel with swimming pool by the sea
Start and finish in Algajola

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