| Active holidays in Corsica | |
Our Europe-Active office is located just south of Bastia in the north of the Island. Feel free to contact us directly by email or by telephone on: +33 4 9544 4967.
Corsica is without a doubt the most beautiful and scenic of the Mediterranean islands. It has so much to offer that you will have to come back many times to fully appreciate its diversity.
We have ten years' experience of living and working in Corsica, which enables us to show you the very best of the mountains, lakes, forests, rivers and beaches that Corsica has to offer. We will be more than glad to help you discover the island, meet the proud local people and to have you taste the local food and wine. Corsica is a dream land for hikers and trekkers. The GR20 that crosses the island is known as the most beautiful and difficult trail in Europe. With EUROPE ACTIVE, come over to Corsica to trek on this challenging trail or try other famous walking paths such as the Mare a Mare South, Mare e Monti North, Mare e Monti South... Although challenging, these itineraries are proposed with various standards of accommodation as well as luggage transportation so that you can enjoy your time without the burden of a huge backpack.
We also organize wonderful cycling tours on the island. Self-guided or fully supported, our offers are the best you can find for a great cycling holiday!!! See our full range of cycling holidays on our specific website at:
We also offer other types of holidays on Corsica including walking with donkeys, motorbike and car tours, kayaking and much more. |
| A selection of our Corsican holidays |
| Traverse the Villages of Corsica with a donkey - Bed and breakfast - 390 € Independent walking - Family holiday, 6 days / 5 nights Easy, from 3 to 4 walking hours a day. 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. |
| Tour of Corsica on your motorbike - 399 € Motorcycling tour, 8 days / 7 nights Distances from 150kms to 190kms a day. We have a wonderful itinerary that leads you to the best and most scenic places in Corsica. Spectacular routes in an amazing environment surrounded by the beautiful Mediterranean Sea! You will be surprised by the variety of scenery, the local cuisine and the warm welcome that awaits you in Corsica. |
| Trekking in the heart of Corsica - 420 € Independent walking, 6 days/ 5 nights From 5 to 7 hours of effective hike per day. You will take advantage of what a lot consider as the most beautiful refuge of the Corsican Mountain, a warm welcome, excellent meals and an exceptional environment. The refugio has access to a natural swimming pool for the pleasure of all and beautiful rivers in the surroundings that allow some grilling of freshly fished trout come evening. |
| Mountain biking in the South of Corsica - 429 € Mountain biking, 6 days / 5 nights Stages between 2h45 and 4h30, 550m to 2000m height difference (longer/shorter options on certain stages) Ride your bike through the amazing southern mountains of Corsica. This is a self-guided mountain biking trip. |
| GR20 North - Self guided version without luggage transfer - 470 € Independent walking, 7 days / 6 nights You need to be used to trekking in the mountains and be able to read and follow map instructions. From 4h30 to 8h15 hiking hours per day on sometimes difficult trails. Considered as the most difficult and technical long-distance walk of Europe, the GR20 attracts walkers from all over the world looking for a challenge. |
| GR20 South - Self guided version without luggage transfer - 470 € Independent walking, 7 days / 6 nights You need to be used to trekking in the mountains and be able to read and follow map instructions. From 4h30 to 9h40 of hiking per day on sometimes difficult trails. Considered as the most difficult and technical long-distance walk of Europe, the GR20 attracts walkers from all over the world looking for a challenge. |
| Centre based walking in the heart of Corsica - 499 € Independent walking, 7 days/ 6 nights You will need to be used to walking and in good physical condition. From between 3h30 to 5h30 hours of walking per day with some steep climbs. At the very heart of the island lies Corte, the historical capital of Corsica. As the original seat of Corsican Nationalism, Corte stands proud, with its foreboding citadel and an imposing view of granite mountains behind. Corte is now a lively little town, with many restaurants and bars lining the main street. This is an excellent place for walkers with easy access to the region’s most stunning scenery. |
| Bays and beaches of Corsica in a sea kayak - 519 € Kayaking & canoeing, 7 days/ 6 nights The itinerary is suitable for beginners. We have double or single kayaks, ultra stable and non-submersible. From 3 to 5 hours of kayaking per day. This sea kayak trip takes you to the amazing coast of western Corsica. From bay to bay you will pass fantastic coastal landscapes with magnificent beaches. Enjoy the fact that you will always be surrounded by the turquoise blue water of the Mediterranean. |
| Traverse the Villages of Corsica with a donkey - Full board - 559 € Independent walking - Family holiday, 6 days / 5 nights Easy, from 3 to 4 walking hours a day. 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. |
| Mare a Mare South in gites - 560 € Independent walking, 7 days / 6 nights This Classical Corsican trail uses very well marked paths. From 5 to 6 walking hours per day. The Mare a Mare South is one of the most renowned classical Corsican trekking paths taking you from one coast to another. You will feel the local vibrant atmosphere, cross villages charged with history, walk under forest aged over a hundred years… |
| Mare a Mare North - from Corte to Piana - 570 € Independent walking, 7 days/ 6 nights This Classical Corsican trail uses very well marked paths. It is recommended that you are in good health for this trip. From 5 to 6 hours 30 mins walking per day. The Mare a Mare North, is one of our favourite walking tours in Corsica. Your holiday begins in Corte, at the very heart of the island and ends in the outstandingly beautiful Gulf of Porto. You will cross the region of Niolu with its pretty villages. En route there will be opportunities to bathe in the numerous crystal clear rock pools, as you make your way across mountain rivers. Your trek finishes in Piana, an area on the coast of exceptional beauty. The Calanque of Piana has been named a UNESCO world heritage site. |
| From the Alta Rocca Villages to the Gulf of Valinco - 599 € Independent walking, 7 days / 6 nights This classical Corsican trail uses very well marked paths. From 4 to 6 hours of walking per day. Starting right in the Alta Rocca, known for its villages lost in the middle of the mountains, your hiking trip will take you to the Mediterranean Sea using well marked trails. You will walk under endemic forest, swim in beautiful rivers and brooks, see prehistoric sites, visit very old churches, and cross the Corsican scrubb. |
| Coastal Cycling around the Cap Corse - 599 € Leisure cycling - Family holiday, 7 days / 6 nights Open to everyone able to ride from 17 to 32 Kms a day. A nice trip for a family with young cyclists! This circuit will let you discover the littoral of Cape Corsica, flowing and peaceful on the East coast, wild and abrupt on the West side, as well as its inland with a specific and different nature each day. |
| Mare e Monti North - 7 days with bag transfers - 619 € Independent walking, 7 days / 6 nights This Classical Corsican trail uses very well marked paths. From 4 to 6 walking hours a day. Here is a 7 days version of Mare e Monti, from Calvi to Porto, 7 days through Corsican paths in the middle of splendid landscapes. One of the more renowned circuits of Corsica. With passages in forests and in the bush, occasions for swimming in crystalline waters of natural swimming pools formed by the course of the rivers, all here is met to bring you an unforgettable stay! |
| Ride & drive - mountain biking in Southern Corsica - 620 € Mountain biking - Ride & Drive, 7 days, 6 nights Loops from 2h00 to 3h45, and 390m to 1150m height difference. Drive through southern Corsica and discover the best mountain biking loops of the whole region on this self-guided holiday. |
