Paths of Cap Corsica

After arriving in Bastia we transfer you to the harbour at Macinaggio at the top of the Cap Corse. Your hike starts in Macinaggio, at the north-eastern tip of the island. It is a pleasant place with restaurants and a very good ice cream parlour near the harbour and a long white sandy beach, ideal for a dip, nothing like it before starting your Corsican walking holiday.

Night in a 3* hotel in Macinaggio on B&B basis

A lovely coastal walk on the "customs officers path" around the top of the Cap Corse. Walk passing small secret coves, turquoise waters and an intoxicating atmosphere of wild maquis and countless opportunities for swimming not to mention a stop at the superb Genoese tower of Santa Maria. Your evening will be in a tiny little port of Barcaggio just opposite the island of Giraglia.

About 13 km, 4h30, +220 m, -220 m.
Night in a hotel in Barcaggio on B&B basis.

Turquoise waters and Genoese towers accompany you to Centuri, one of the most beautiful ports in the region. The hike will take you over more challenging rocky stretches of the coast on lesser trodden paths, into a more limestone landscape of the West Coast. Your evening stop, Centuri is known for its lobsters, so treat yourself to some freshly caught seafood with a view of the charming little port.

About 11 km, 4h30, + 500 m, - 500 m.
Night in a 3* hotel in Centuri on B&B basis

A change of walking today and the serious hiking begins. Today's stage will take you along the ridge path of the Serra massif, which rises to a mighty 1322m (about 3000ft). You will pass by ancient ruins that take you back to in time and offer exceptional views. Finally, you will reach the foot of the Tour de Sénèque where you will settle into a charming chambre d'hotes in time for dinner.

About 14,5 km, 6h30, +900 m, -500 m.
Night in a chambres d'hôtes at Sénèque on HB basis.

Starting at the Tour de Sénèque you will today have a unique panorama over both sides of the island. With your picnic in the rucksack, the ridge walk climbs to the menhir at Pinzu a Vergine, then drops passing the Petricaghjola bergeries and on towards the charming village of Canari at the end of the day, enjoy a panoramic sunset from the bell tower square.

About 15 km, 6h30, +750 m, -730 m.
Night in a 2* hotel restaurant in Canari on B&B basis.

This final stage takes you off the ridge trail via old mule tracks. Again another panoramic path awaits before you drop down to the village of Ogliastro before a shaded walk to the village of Nonza, a medieval village perched on a vertical cliff a hundred metres high, overlooking the sea and black pebble beach... We transfer you at the end of the day to the seaside town of Saint-Florent.

About 15 km, 6h00, +700m, -900m.
Night in a 3* hotel in Saint Florent on B&B basis.

End of the stay after your breakfast and a transfer to Bastia. Extra nights available in St Florent or Bastia. Please ask for details.