| Departures | From the 26th of June to the 24th of July: everyday except Mondays.
From the 1st of April to the 15th of October: departures possible on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays only. |
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| FROM THE ALTA ROCCA VILLAGES TO THE GULF OF VALINCO | price from 720 € | | Corsica - Independent walking - 7 days |
Corsica offers an impressive diversity of sceneries, cultures and history. We invite you to discover this secret island through our programs designed to immerse you right in its heart.
Starting right in the Alta Rocca, known for its villages lost in the middle of the moutains, your hiking trip will take you to the Mediterranean Sea using well marked trails. You will walk under endemic forest, you will swim in beautiful rivers and brooks, you will see prehistoric sites, you will visit very old churches, and you will cross the corsican scrubb…
This program emphasizes on the corsican gastronomy and the discovery of the local culture and traditions.
We propose you a circuit using nice accommodations in rooms of two persons. |
Day 1 Zonza
Depending on your place of arrival in Corsica, it is possible to join Zonza from Figari, Bastia, Porto-Vecchio and Ajaccio. Indicate to us your time and place of arrival so that we can take care of your transfer. Your stay starts in Zonza. It is a charming village in the heart of the Alta Rocca. You will be able to admire the whole valley from the centre of the village.
Dinner and night at Zonza. |  |
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Day 2 From Zonza to Aullène
The path goes northwest then changes to west taking you across the river Saint Antoine. You arrive soon at the village of Quenza, after having crossed the Criviscia river. The chapel of the village is more than 1000 years old and is classified as a historic building. You continue and after a refreshing bath in the Codi, you pass on a footbridge, you then enter the forest. You penetrate then in the Corsican scrub and the way leads you straight to the sheepfolds of Lavu Donacu before leading you to Aullène, your stop for the night.
Dinner and night at Aullène.
Approximately 4H10 of walk. +636m, -580m. |
Day 3 From Aullène to Santa Lucia di Tallano
Under the chestnuts, you leave the village and arrive soon at Sierra di Scopamena. You will notice on the way the old mill restored by the Natural reserve of Corsica. After several brooks, passages in forests and in the middle of strawberry trees, you will finally go down
towards Santa Lucia di Tallano, a pretty mountain village built of granite houses. Santa Lucia di Tallano is famous for its convent, its tower dated of the XVth century, the extremely rare rock which is the "corsite" (diorite), as well as its museum of the olive oil.
Night and dinner at Santa Lucia di Tallano.
Approximately 6H10 of walk. +824m, -1212m. |  |
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Day 4 From Santa Lucia di Tallano to Burgo
After the Romanesque chapel from the XIIth century named Saint Jean Baptist, you take the path which goes down through forests of oaks to the bridge of Piombatu which spans Rizzanese. Then you will cross Loreto di Tallano and the ruins of Altanaria. After a new panorama on Bavella and the villages of the Alta Rocca, you will cross two ravines and then arrive in Fozzano. You will see its famous tower from the XVth century before visiting the famous tomb of Colomba, the heroin of the novel of Mérimée written in 1840. Do not miss the sunset on the sea from the terrace of your lodging, it is unforgettable!
Dinner and night at Burgo.
Approximately 6H of walk, + 675m, - 945m. |
Day 5 From Burgo to Olmeto
Your path leaves from the middle of the forest to the hamlet of Maratu. You soon arrive in the middle of the Corsican scrub and climb in direction of the woods to the Pass of Vint' Unu. Forests of oaks and brooks follow one another sometimes leaving room for large rock blocks. You arrive then at the village of Olmeto which offers a fantastic sight of the area.
Dinner and night at Olmeto.
Approximately 5H45 of walk, + 780m, - 607m. |  |
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Day 6 From Olmeto to Porto Pollo
Today you set out again towards the sea. Your course will offer you splendid points of views on the Gulf of Valinco. You will cross forests of oaks, will walk between pretty low stone walls, will pass under the olive-trees and finally, after the bridge which spans Taravu, you will approach your stop for the night, Porto Pollo. The great beach of Porto Pollo is all yours. This pretty seaside resort offers many activities related to the sea and nature (horseback riding, boating, water skiing, jet-ski, quad...). If you wish to benefit longer of this stop, do not hesitate to let us know!
Night on the seaside of Porto Pollo.
Approximately 4H40 of walk, + 395m, - 620m. |  |
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Day 7 Porto Pollo
End of the stay after your breakfast. A bus transfer is possible early in the morning in order to bring you back to Ajaccio. |  |
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| Details | Starting point
Zonza.
End
Porto-Pollo.
How to get there
Possible access from Ajaccio, Calvi or Bastia. Feel free to contact us to get these information.
Accommodation
In rooms of 2 in guest-houses (2 nights), hotels (3 nights) and gite d'etapes (1 night).
Number of people
Minimum two.
Level of difficulty
This Classical Corsican trail uses very well marked paths. From 4 to 6 walking hours a day.
Carrying
Your main bag will be transferred by vehicle, you just have to carry your personal belongings and your picnic.
Options
- Supplement for July / August : 29€
- Single room supplement : 210€
- Trip without luggage transfer : -160€
Included
All nights in rooms of 2, 5 evening meals, 6 breakfasts, luggages transfers, detailed route notes and maps.
Not included
Transfers to the meeting point and from the ending point, insurances, sites visits , optional transfers and activities, picnics (easy to find), dinner day 6.
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