TRAVERSE THE VILLAGES OF CORSICA WITH A DONKEY - FULL BOARD	price from 559 €
Corsica - Independent walking - Family holiday - 6 days

An accessible hike to all and particularly to the families. You will walk from town to town, in search of the heritage, culture and local gastronomy. Our friends the donkeys will take care of your bags and will delight the children that will be able mount them!!! Memorable swimming under the Genoese bridges.

Program

Day 1 Arrival at Olmi Cappella Discovery of the village of Olmi Cappella and installation in your guest room. Meal in the evening and night at Olmi Cappella.

Day 2 Hamlets and Forgotten Bridges This first day of hiking in company of your donkey will take you in search of old Genoese bridges hidden in the Corsican Mountain. You will discover old grain and chestnut mills and will have the pleasure to take advantage of pleasant moments of swimming. Meal in the evening and night in guest rooms at Olmi Cappella.

Day 3 From Olmi Cappella to Vallica By a superb path under the shadow of green oaks, you will rejoin the shores of the Tartagine and its magnificent Genoese bridge where you will be able to bathe and picnic. You will climb back up towards the picturesque town of Vallica where you install your tent at the farm. Meal of the evening composed from local products. Night under tents. About 3H of hike.

Day 4 From Vallica to the Battaglia Pass This superb leg will take you on old mule tracks to the Battaglia Pass. From the Pass, you will have a fantastic panorama on the Balagne. You install your tent close to the Pass and will take advantage of the warm welcome of the chalet and of its restaurant. Night under tents (WC and washbasin at disposal). About 3H30 of hike.

Day 5 From Battaglia Pass to Olmi Cappella On this trip, you will cross with your donkey the pretty towns of the Ghjunsani that are Pioggiola and Mausoléo. You will rejoin the Gorges of Francioni and there will discover its old Genoese bridges. Meal in the evening and night in guest room at Olmi Cappella. About 4H10 of hike.

Day 6 End of the stay The stay finishes after the copious breakfast at the table of the B&B. Transfer possible upon request.

The pleasure of hiking with a donkey!

Before being a carrier, the donkey is a trip companion.... Advise to those whom would want to take a donkey only because they have had enough of carrying their bags ...Choose another method of portage.... Throughout your journey, he will know particularly to appreciate hugs and tokens of tenderness and show you his in return... You will notice very quickly, the bond between you and your donkey... As for the children, need we say, they are conquered at first contact... Who more is, naturally mischievous and funny, the donkey will know how to distract you by its qualities of actor... In short, it gives a soul to your hike....