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Around Cap Corse walking holiday
Off the beaten track, the Cap Corse peninsula is a real undiscovered gem. Now a marine national park, its outstanding natural beauty is sure to enchant you.
Key information - Around Cap Corse
Duration
7 nights, 5 days.
Difficulty level
Challenging - read more on our walking gradings here.
Accommodation
You will be staying in properties on a mix of B&B and half board basis'.
Walking type
Self-guided.
Start and finish points
Maccinaggio - St Florent: Fly in/out of Bastia.
Departure dates
Saturdays from May to October.
What do we include in the Around Cap Corse itinerary?
Contact us on 01489 866992 to book your Around Cap Corse walking tour.
What's included in your package?
- Return flights from London to Bastia
- Return airport transfers
- Three nights' on Half Board
- Four nights' bed and breakfast
- Transfers on the walking days - one is by boat
- Luggage transfers between hotels
- Map and route notes
Not included:
- Meals not stated in the trip notes
- Drinks
- Travel insurance
- Any transfers from/to another arrival airports
Around Cap Corse, route map
Your walking itinerary
Starting on the east coast of the Cap Corse, in the busy harbour village of Maccinaggio, this walking tour will explore seaside villages, deserted beaches, coastal paths and remote Mediterranean wilderness before heading south to the lively seaside town of St Florent.
Day one
Start with a transfer from Bastia Airport to Macinaggio. Spend this day at your leisure. Through a heritage trail, you can discover all the cultural and historical richness of these places. Overnight: Hôtel Marina d'Oro or similar, Maccinaggio on bed & breakfast
Day two
Take the coastal footpath and admire the reserve of the Finocchiarola islands, the Genoese towers of Santa Maria as well as many beaches before reaching the fishing village of Barcaggio. Boat transfer back. Distance: 13km. Duration: 4 hours. Altitude gain: +220m. Descent: -220m. Overnight: Hôtel Marina d'Oro or similar, Maccinaggio on bed & breakfast.
Day three
From the village, the path partly runs along the cliffs that overlook the coast, and weaves through the maquis. It is a wild and authentic landscape that will await you. Take the opportunity to make a stop at the Tower of Tollare and the Semaphore of Monte Grossu, before reaching the village of Centuri. This fishing village, nestled in the heart of a small creek, offers a unique resting place. Overnight in Centuri. Distance 11km. Duration 4.30 hours. Altitude gain +500m. Descent -500m. Overnight: Hôtel de la Jetée 2* or similar, Centuri on half board
Day four
The route runs along the seaside then rises in the maquis to reach the hamlets of Morsiglia and the pretty chapel of Notre Dame des Grâces. Your journey will now be on ridges, offering you sublime landscapes on a torn coast before reaching the Seneca tower, a belvedere overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Mediterranean. Night in Luri. Distance 13km. Duration 5 hours. Altitude gain +900m. Descent -500m. Overnight: Gîtes de Sénèque, on half board (chambre d'hotes) and picnic for the next day.
Day five
From here, the path plunges into thick maquis, discovering the remains of a building linked to the forgotten agro-pastoral economy of men, present since prehistoric times. You will discover the Pinzu a Vergine menhir which again marks your journey along the ridges. A route that skirts the highest peaks of Cap Corse, a former summer pasture where sheepfolds and mountain springs are still present. Overnight in Canary. Distance 14km. Duration 6.30 hours. Altitude gain +850m. Descent -950m. Overnight: Hôtel Bon Clocher or similar, Canari, on half board
Day six
This last stage leaves the ridges but remains on the heights of the Gulf of Saint Florent. In vegetation degraded by fire, you will walk on the old inter-village mule tracks. These will take you to the old asbestos quarry, which you will follow to reach the magnificent village of Ogliastro, before switching to the village of Nonza, perched on its rocky outcrop, the end of your hike. At the end of the day, transfer to St Florent. Overnight in St Florent. Distance 14km. Duration 6 hours. Altitude gain +800m. Descent -850m. Overnight: Hôtel Bellevue or similar, St Florent, on bed & breakfast
Luggage moving and day sack
You will need to carry a day sack only, with your water bottle, camera, picnic and gortex jacket. Our bag-moving service means you can travel light during your walks, just taking with you what you need for the day. Your main luggage will be transported by vehicle between the different night stops by a variety of different people. This ranges from local taxis, hotel owners and our own staff. We ask you to please limit your main luggage to around 15kg per bag to facilitate the driver loading it in and out of a transfer vehicle.
It is important to consider that it may be necessary to carry your bags short distances at the start and towards the end of your holiday. You will need the appropriate luggage.
Getting prepared
It is a good idea to get fit for this trip. The more time you put in before you leave, the more you will get out of the walking. You should do regular aerobic exercise in preparation for the hills. Walking regularly with a rucksack is the best way to make sure you are fit enough for the Corsican hills and enjoy the trip to the fullest.
You can expect to encounter some very wide-ranging temperatures. During the walks, you should be ready for everything; take powerful sun protection, as well as warm fleeces and a weatherproof jacket. Corsica is known for its microclimates, and each valley can be very different. The weather can change quickly, and the mountains generate some stormy, often unpredictable weather.
Breakfasts are continental style. Evening meals are three-course affairs using local produce. We recommend that you bring your preferred trail food, or high-energy bars for the walks. Picnics can be purchased daily from bakers or small supermarkets.
Bring sufficient cash to cover your personal expenses, including snacks and drinks. Bottled water, soft drinks, beer and wine, and coffee are all expensive. Unfortunately, there is nowhere to change money here and trying to find a working cash machine can be tricky. We recommend bringing all the euros you need with you in cash.
What to pack
- A small day pack for your water bottle, camera and picnic.
- A rucksack or suitcase for your main luggage (15kg maximum per person)
- Good walking shoes or boots with a good grip sole
- Walking socks
- Shorts and t-shirts
- Swimming attire
- Towel
- Walking poles (optional)
- Water bottle (one litre minimum)
- For your picnics: a good cutting knife, fork, spoon, plastic cup and plate some plastic bags
- Sun and rain protection
- Sunglasses and sun cream
- Weatherproof jacket
- Trainers or open sandals
- Warm fleece and casual wear
- First aid: we recommend that you bring your own personal first aid kit consisting of antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhea treatment, painkillers, plasters and blister treatment and re-hydration supplements. Glucose tablets or malt loaf and multi-vitamin tablets are a good idea.
Good to know
This itinerary is an example of the itinerary we aim to adhere to. Should situations arise that are beyond our control, such as full hotels, severe weather conditions, or other factors that could put your safety at risk, it may be modified.
EHIC/GHIC Cards
UK residents should obtain a Health Insurance Card (EHIC or GHIC) before travelling. This is normally valid for three to five years and covers any medical treatment that becomes necessary during your trip, because of either illness or an accident. The card gives access to state-provided medical treatment only and you’ll be treated on the same basis as an ‘insured’ person living in the country you’re visiting. This might not cover all the things you’d expect to get free of charge from the NHS in the UK. You may have to make a contribution to the cost of your care. Speak to the Department of Health by phone, online, or at the post office.
What we love about this itinerary
The varying
landscapes
This route will take you from seaside paths, past old churches, through maquis covered hills and tiny villages.
The dramatic
scenery
The tiny, quaint ports and rugged mountains of Cap Corse are a sight to behold, and the smell of maquis will fill the air as you walk.
You can do it at
your own pace
Choose when and where to stop. There are often other walkers on the same itinerary that you will bump into along the way.
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