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Between the land and the sea with Corsicatours
CORSICATOURS
Avenue du Général de Boissoudy, PORTO-VECCHIO
Ouest corse, Centre corse, Pays ajaccien
+33495202020
The famous GR20 trails are finally accessible to non-experienced hikers. This is an unforgettable experience with Corsicatours.
Journey along two mythical hiking routes GR20, and the Mare a Monti, swim in the natural mountain pools and crystal-clear waters of the Gulf of Porto and discover typical villages alongside classified sites.
The programme includes visits to some of the most spectacular parts of the island including the Lake of Ninu, the massif of the Paglia Orba, the Valley of the Aïtone, the Gorges of the Spelunca and the Gulf of Porto, Girolata and the Calanche de Piana.
THE STAGES OF THE CIRCUIT
DAY 1 AJACCIO
Arrive in Ajaccio, transfer from the airport to the hotel, dinner and overnight.
DAY 2 THE NIOLU VALLEY
3h30 / D+250m / D-250m
The first hike follows the ancient mule tracks which lead to the Genoese bridge of Muriccioli. Passing through ancient mountain meadows and glorious countryside, we arrive "at the village".
Dinner and overnight in Calacuccia.
DAY 3 NINU LAKE
6h / D+850m / D-600m
From Colga valley to Lake Ninu, discover this safe haven in the Corsican mountains for wild horses. Enjoy a picnic on the vast verges bordering the lake (I pozzi). From the Gulf of Sagone to the summit of the Cintu, the panorama is breath-taking.
Dinner and overnight at Castel di Vergio.
DAY 4 THE RADULE WATERFALLS AND THE GOLU VALLEY
5h00 / D+500m / D-500m
Follow the GR20 to the heart of the volcanic massif of Paglia Orba. Stop at the sheep pastures and grab some refreshment under the Radule waterfalls.
Dinner and overnight at Castel di Vergio.
DAY 5 NATURAL POOLS OF AÎTONE
5h30 / D+200m / D-750m.
Col de Vergio, Aïtone valley, famous for its laricio pine forest. Linger at the edge of the crystal-clear pools filled by mountain streams. Villa d'Evisa by the Chemin du châtaignier (chestnut tree path.
Dinner and overnight in Evisa.
DAY 6 GORGES OF THE SPELUNCA
4h / D+270m / D-800m.
Visit the Gorges de la Spelunc – a marvel of red granite sculptures. Take a break at the water's edge at the Genoese bridge of Zaglia.
Dinner and overnight in Ota.
DAY 7 THE GULF OF PORTO
4h / D+200m / D-530m.
Mare e Monti. You’ll be wowed by the remarkable views at the Calanques de Piana, the Gulf of Porto and the Scandola Nature Reserve. Return to Ajaccio in the early afternoon.
Dinner and overnight in a hotel in Ajaccio.
DAY 8 AJACCIO
Breakfast, free day according to return flight schedules.
Airport transfer.
GOOD TO KNOW
- Medium level hike.
- Local mountain guide with state diploma.
- A sleeping bag is required. Accommodation is dormitory level. Room option possible (excluding day 6) – please contact us for details.
- Luggage transport provided between accommodation.
- Mobile phone network coverage is not guaranteed throughout the route.
- We will provide you with a list of equipment to take with you and a technical sheet will be attached to your travel diary.
DEPARTURE DATES:
(Sunday to Friday)
May: May 14-19; May 28 to June 2
June: June 11-16; June 25-30
July: 9 to 14 July; July 23-28
August: August 6-11; August 20-25
September: September 10 to 15; September 24 to 29
Benefits
THE PRICE INCLUDES
PRICE PER PERSON IN EURO FOR FULL BOARD BASED ON 8 TO 14 PEOPLE
HIKING "BETWEEN LAND AND SEA" - 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS - ARRIVAL SATURDAY
Transport, if booked with us, the hiking circuit accommodation in gîtes for 6 days/5 nights, first and last night in Ajaccio in a 3-star tourist hotel in a standard room and half board formula (excluding drinks), meals from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last day, supervision during the hike by a state-certified guide, pick-up and drop-off in Ajaccio, baggage assistance, administrative fees and transport taxes.
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
Tourist taxes, room supplement, flight supplements and possible fuel increases, facilities on board the boat, drinks, extras, personal expenses and insurance.