Climbing and walking

GR20

From the North West to the furthest end of the South of Corsica, the GR20 will lead you across mountains, lakes, pine forests and rivers.You could visit the former shepherds mountain summer pastures, cross the transhumance tracks or still sleep in the numerous mountain refuges where you will find all the supplies you need !

Whatever the location you arrive at there will always be a starting point for the GR20…

Mare e Monti

Another hike which goes from Calvi to Cargèse in 10 stages in the North or Porticcio to Propriano within 7 days in the south.

These itineraries are well marked out and are open to the majority of hikers.

Mare a Mare

Three itineraries will enable you to go from the sea-to-sea. One in the south, the other in the Centre and the last one in the North. These itineraries which are without any real difficulty all start on the east side of the island to reach the west coast.

Recommended time of the year: from April to October.

Whether you are a confirmed hiker or you only go on hikes from time to time, you will always have to prepare carefully your itinerary keeping in mind your fitness and … your age!

Apart from these big hike itineraries, do not hesitate to get some information from the Tourist Board in the place of your stay, there is a vast array of hikes and rambles available in Corsica.

Some trails to follow to reach the beauty of the island

Niolo: around the Vergio pass

Itinerary:

Start out on the D84 between the Vergio pass and the village of Albertacce, to the place known as the "Fer à cheval" (the horse’s shoe).

At the foot of the Paglia Orba (2525m) and the Capu Tafunatu – the mountain with a hole in it - (2335m) you will rediscover the heart of the Corsican mountains.

As you leave the road for the Vergio pass, head north and go through a pine and birch forest. After 30 minutes you will reach the sheepfold of the Radule.

From there, go back down to the Golo, the longest river in Corsica.

Under the sheepfolds of the Radule, you will rediscover the waterfalls and there, if you can bear the cold water, you could go for a dip in the magnificent pools.

For a family outing we would advise you stop there and come back the way you came.

From Bonifacio to the semaphore of Pertusato

Without a doubt, once you get to Bonifacio, you are right at the end of Corsica.

Genoese for several centuries, it is towards Sardinia that it faces. Head for the Genoese Citadel from the 13th century and the old part of the town, the view is breathtaking.

From the panoramic viewpoint of the Saint-Roch pass you will rediscover a unique and unforgettable landscape of unspoiled beauty, deep blues and blinding whites!

Stay on the heights, head towards the east in the direction of Cap Pertusato.

this 2 kilometre-long walk along the breathtaking cliffs overhanging a limestone jagged coast and from there you will see best the stray mushroom in the middle of the sea: le Grain de sable (the grain of sand).

The semaphore of Cap Pertusato regulates the heavy shipping traffic just opposite the Sardinian semaphore of the Maddalena.

From Pertusato, a privileged observation point you will discover all the islands of the strait: Cavallo, the Lavezzi, Spargi, la Maddalena…

At about 1 kilometre from the semaphore, you will reach the lighthouse and its square tower, just above the little island of Saint-Antoine.

A path leads from the lighthouse to the Cala di Labra.

Once you have discovered the cliffs from above, do not hesitate to take one of the little boats to see them from the sea.