Information : Corsica hiking - Between sea and mountains
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A trip for families or couples that combines hiking in Corsica with swimming for a nature vacation. From the Gulf of Porto to the Aïtone forest, discover some of Corsica's most beautiful sites. On the program: a boat trip to the sublime Scandola nature reserve, swimming in the crystal-clear creeks of the Gulf of Girolata or in the natural pools of the Spelunca gorges. Easy hiking trails along the coast or in the shade of chestnut trees to discover authentic villages where the local gastronomy is in the spotlight... A trip to Corsica that promises to immerse young and old alike!
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Panoramic views of the Gulfs of Porto and Girolata
The Scandola nature reserve by boat
Swimming in exceptional sites
Thousand-year-old footpaths
The Spelunca gorges
Program : Corsica hiking - Between sea and mountains
Your self-guided tour begins in Porto, located north of Ajaccio, a small port in a sheltered gulf on the west coast. A pebble beach invites you to take a dip, and the landscapes surrounding the village are spectacular.
Dinner at your leisure and overnight stay in a 3* hotel with swimming pool.
When you arrive in Ajaccio, you can take a bus to Porto.
D2
The calanques of Piana
6 to 11 km with 200 to 400 m altitude change - Estimated time :2h30 to 5h00
Today, a taxi will take you to the heart of the Calanques de Piana and their ochre cliffs plunging into the sea, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can choose between two different itineraries depending on your preferences. You can start in the charming village of Piana, which is well worth a visit, or in the wild calanques, then make your way to the Gulf of Porto.
Dinner at leisure and overnight stay in a 3* hotel with swimming pool in Porto.
D3
Visit to the Scandola reserve and the village of Girolata
5,5km with 360m altitude change - Estimated time :3h30
Transfer by taxi to the Col de la Croix pass. Take the "Guy le Facteur" trail, which runs along the coast. You can swim at Tuara beach before continuing on your way to the hamlet of Girolata. You will take a boat trip to explore the Gulf of Girolata and the Scandola Nature Reserve. You may be lucky enough to spot a fish eagle, a dolphin or even a whale. The tour ends in Porto, where you will spend the night.
Dinner at leisure and overnight stay in a 3* hotel with swimming pool in Porto.
In case of bad weather, the boat trip may be cancelled. We offer an alternative hike along the coast.
D4
The Spelunca gorges
7 km with 620 m altitude change - Estimated time : 3h00
A taxi will take you to the village of Ota, where your day's walk begins. You will follow a centuries-old route, the Mare a Mare, a true testament to the mule tracks that have crossed the centuries... Genoese bridges stretch across the river to the magnificent Spelunca Gorges. This hike is perfect for contemplation and promises beautiful swims in natural pools!
Dinner and overnight in a 2* hotel in Evisa.
D5
Discover the Aïtone forest
8 km with 250 m altitude change - Estimated time : 4h00.
For this final walk, a taxi will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the heart of the majestic Aïtone forest. You will follow the chestnut educational trail that winds through the forest, alongside a river with numerous waterfalls and natural pools.
Dinner and overnight in a 2* hotel in Evisa.
D6
Departure
Breakfast and departure.
Optional: taxi transfer to Porto to collect your vehicle or bus service to Ajaccio.
Tariffs high season
From July 1st to September 30, daily departures except Sundays and Public holidays
3 nights and breakfasts in 3 star hotels with pool
2nights half-board (dinner, room and breakfast) in family run 2 star hotel with a small pool
Luggage transport
Boat tour of the Scandola reserve
Cab transfers as mentioned in the programme above
Digital road book and navigation application, GPS tracks
Technical and logistical assistance
Optional
Return cab transfer : from 145 € per course
What's non included ?
Lunches
Drinks and extras
Site visits
Return trip from your home to the first accommodation on the route
Bus transfers from Ajaccio and back
Optional insurance
Characteristics of circuits
Self-guided tour of Corsica, suitable for families aged 7 and over.
This trip is not available for an adult travelling alone with a child under the age of 16.
Daily stages between 5 km and 11 km, 2h to 4h30 walking
Total uphill between 360 m and 620 m per day
Altitude between 0 m and 900 m.
Type of trails: footpaths
Organisation
Your family holiday in Corsica has been designed to offer you a stress-free and enjoyable experience:
The accommodation has been carefully selected by Safrantours for the quality of its services and the attention paid to travellers' comfort.
Your luggage is transported from one stage to the next so that you can make the most of each day.
Throughout your trip, you will be guided safely thanks to an easy-to-use app.
Assistance is available 7 days a week if needed.
The itineraries have been designed to focus on discovering the landscapes and heritage, in a spirit of enjoyment and relaxation, rather than sporting performance.
At each stage, for lunch and dinner (when not included), we take care to suggest carefully chosen addresses, so you can discover the local flavours and gastronomy.
N.B.: the accommodation described above is given as an indication only and is subject to change according to availability at the time of final booking.
You will be accommodated in private rooms with bathroom in all lodgings.
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