8-Nights Hiking Corsica: Isle of Beauty — CALL

MT Sobek

OFFER ID 1376626

Join an extraordinary hiking adventure to the Mediterranean island of Corsica — a hiker's paradise. Discover the cliffs and peaks soaring above white-sand beaches, and dazzling vistas from atop those very peaks. Take in the red-granite formations of the Calanches de Piana, lush canyons, chestnut forests, and fabled mountain lakes. Set out from the port town of Porto to the tiny village of Girolata, follow a high-ridge trail, and head down to the coast to laze on sandy beaches. Along the way, enjoy authentic Corsican cuisine and enjoy comfortable accommodations.

Highlights:

  • Enjoy breathtaking vistas on an accessible portion of Europe's notoriously challenging GR20 hiking trail
  • Marvel at the stunning red rock formations of Calanches de Piana as they tower dramatically over the picturesque coastline
  • Discover the charming village of Corte, nestled among verdant valleys and sparkling mountain lakes

Important Trip Details:
You should be comfortable hiking 6-7 miles per day in addition to one 12-mile day. Typical elevation gain and loss is 2,000 – 2,500 feet. Terrain is varied but sometimes may include rocky or uneven sections.

Minimum Age: 16

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Itinerary

MT Sobek: France Island of Corsica Hiking

Day 1 Arrive in Ajaccio, Corsica
Start the adventure in Ajaccio, the island's capital, and the birthplace of Napoleon. Transfer from the Ajaccio airport to the hotel, secluded along the untamed coastline. This evening you'll have a briefing, followed by a festive welcome dinner.
Accommodation: Cala di Sole
(D)

Day 2 Discover the Calanches de Piana
2.5-hour private van transfer
3 hours/5 miles hiking with 1,530' elevation gain & loss
Meet the guides in the morning and transfer to the Calanches de Piana (about 90 minutes by car) for the first hike. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, these blood red pinnacles soar out of the jagged coastline, creating improbable inlets and shapes. The hiking trail meanders through the red rock, rising high above the plunging cliffs, with jaw-dropping viewpoints over the sea. Spot your home for the next three nights, the tiny port village of Porto nestled below the granite cliffs. Enjoy dinner together this evening.
Accommodation: Hotel Costa Rossa
(B, L, D)

Day 3 Explore the Village of Evisa & the Spelunca Gorge
1.5-hour private van transfer
4 hours/5 miles hiking with 492' elevation gain & 1,968' elevation loss
Head into the hills and enter the village of Evisa, perched high above the sea, surrounded by vast forests of chestnut and pine. Follow the deeply encased Spelunca Gorge on a centuries-old mule track, which still has remnants of its cobbled path and stone walls. Enjoy a riverside picnic and an opportunity to swim. Take in Genoese bridges, 200-year-old marvels of stone architecture, and end in the equally charming village of Ota before returning to Porto. Enjoy dinner on your own at one of the restaurants on the port.
Accommodation: Hotel Costa Rossa
(B, L)

Day 4 Reach the Spectacular Girolata Village
30-minute private van transfer & 2.5-hour boat ride
2 hours/3 miles hiking with 350' elevation gain & 1,150' elevation loss
Just north of Porto follow the Mare e Monti path that links the sea to the mountains. Take in the maquis vegetation of heather, boxwood, and Corsican pine, and descend to a secluded beach for a dip and a picnic. Continue along the Sentier du Facteur — "the mailman's path" — the one path a mailman took for 30 years to deliver the mail to the village of Girolata. Marvel at the handful of golden-stone homes huddled on a promontory above the bay. Return to Porto by boat and enjoy dinner together.

(B, L, D)

Day 5 Hike on the Famous GR20 to Corte
2-hour private van transfer
5.5-6 hours/12 miles hiking with 2,624' elevation gain & loss
Get an early start and transfer to the Col de Vergio pass (60 minutes by minibus). Tackle the famous GR20 hiking path, the toughest and arguably most spectacular trail in all of Europe. Cover one of its most majestic sections, along switchbacks up to a grassy crestline with dazzling views to the sea below, and to the fairy-tale Lac de Nino Lake surrounded by deep-green grassy bogs with a backdrop of serrated summits. Continue by vehicle through canyon roads to reach the town of Corte, home for the next three nights.
Accommodation: Dominique Colonna
(B, L, D)

Day 6 Follow the Manganello River to a Shepherd's Hut
1.5-hour private van transfer
3 hours/6 miles hiking with 985' elevation gain & loss
Today, begin the hike in the lost village of Canaglia, along the leisurely Mare a Mare route through the center of the island, following alongside the Manganello River. Reach a remote shepherd's hut on a clearing with views of high summits, and savor a picnic lunch featuring local cheeses and charcuterie. Hike back and return to Corte by minivan. Take the time to meander through the streets of the island's historic capital, before having dinner together in the center.
Accommodation: Dominique Colonna
(B, L, D)

Day 7 Gorges du Tavignano
1-hour private van transfer
4.5 hours/8 miles hiking with 1,150’ elevation gain & loss
Leaving the authentic town of Corte by foot, you enter the remote Tavignano valley, where the town streets immediately give way to remote wilderness. It's a stunning walk, remaining in the Tavignano valley the entire time, and following the Mare a Mare path that crosses the width of Corsica. Reaching the Russulinu footbridge, we enjoy a picnic and a swim in the natural pools before returning along the same path. In the evening we gather in town for a farewell dinner before a third and final night in Corte.

(B, L, D)

Day 8 Depart from Ajaccio
Your trip ends after breakfast with a transfer from the hotel to the airport in Ajaccio.

(B)

Featured Destinations
Corsica
Golfe de Porto
Corte
Calvi

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges
05/19/2025 - 05/26/2025
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06/09/2025 - 06/16/2025
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09/15/2025 - 09/22/2025
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10/06/2025 - 10/13/2025
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