Mare e Monti South
7 days / 6 nights
Corsica - Independent walking
Without guide - Comfort - Luggage transfer
Last updated: 03/07/2024
This itinerary will take you from Porticcio in the Golf of Ajaccio to Propriano in the Gulf of Valinco and offers stunning views over the coastline and glimpse of this historicallu rich area. The best time to travel being spring and autumn.
Your day by day program
Arrival into Ajaccio, and make your way to your central hotel. Visit this seaside city of Ajaccio and its beautiful Gulf. Take the opportunity to visit the Fesch Museum, the maison Bonaparte or simply stroll along the streets of the city centre.
About 5 km, 2h00, +50 m, -50 m.
Night in a 3* hotel in Ajaccio on B&B basis.
Today you have the choice of two different walks: Option one takes you along LEs Cretes walk, a favourite up above Ajaccio, overlooking the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean. It's a great way to discover the huge variety of plants that cover the island of Corsica. Your second option takes you to the Genoese tower of Parata that dominates the coastal landscape around "Les Iles Sanguinaires".
About 10 km, 4h00, +450 m, -450 m.
Night in a 3* hotel in Ajaccio on B&B basis.
Today a transfer takes you to the hidden hamlet of Bisinao, from here you walk high through woodland to Pietrosella then along above the Ajaccio Golfe with some stunning views over the coastline. The trail then leads into the forest of Coti Chiavari and reaches the village, with lots of historical interest and with a magnificent panorama over the Golf.
About 15 km, 5h30, +420 m, -525 m.
Night in a Hotel Restaurant in Coti Chiavari, on HB basis.
Right from the beginning of today's walk, you will enjoy great panoramic views over the Gulf of Valinco. The walk then drops down to Cupabia beach, one of the best on the island, where you will be able to enjoy swimming in calm and clear waters and enjoy your picnic. It is then just a short walk before reaching the seaside village of Porto Pollo, which offers a great variety of optional activities.
About 12 km, 4h30, +260 m, -750 m
Night in a 3* hotel in Porto Pollo on B&B basis.
After walking alongside the Taravo River, the trail winds up the mountainside, under the shade of olive and oak trees. The hike takes to the ridge, on a path used for centuries before dropping down through magnificent stone terrasses to the village of Olmeto.
About 16 km, 5h00, +500 m, -175 m
Night in a 2* hotel in Olmeto on HB basis.
Leaving this moody village behind, you make your way through olive groves, and cork oaks, hiking in the thick Corsican maquis. You will soon reach the hamlet of Maratu and then onto Burgo, the last stage of the Mare e Monti South. Transfer after the walk to Propriano at the end of the day.
About 11 km, 5h00, +650 m, -700 m.
Night in a 3* hotel in Propriano, on a B&B basis.
Your trip ends here after breakfast. Buses available to Ajaccio and Porto Vecchio (Monday to Saturday only outside July & August).
Departure board
From April to the end of October.
Technical information
- Ajaccio.
- Propriano.
- Accommodation in 2*/3* hotels and chambres d'hôtes - double rooms
- From 2.
- Moderate – for those who can walk between 4 and 6.5 hours on well-marked paths.
- Luggage is transferred point to point by vehicle. Day pack only.
- Trip in high season (July & August) : 110€
- Accommodation in 2*/3* hotels and chambres d'hôtes
- 2 dinners
- Luggage transfers
- Transfer from Ajaccio to Bisinao or Pietrosella on day 3
- Transfer from Burgo to Proprian on Day 7
- Route descriptions and maps on our application (a smartphone is required).
- Transfers not included in the program
- Dinners and lunches not included in the program
- Site visits not included in the program
- Personal or Travel Insurance
Map
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