Just Corsica

Around Cap Corse

The understated beauty of this wild region captivates visitors. This trip starts on the west coast in the busy harbour village of Maccinaggio, exploring seaside villages including Centuri, along coastal paths and through remote Mediterranean wildernesses before heading south to the lively seaside town of St Florent. Off the beaten track, the Cap Corse is a real undiscovered gem, and now a marine national park, it enchants visitors with timeless landscapes and is sure to inspire you.


Level of Difficulty: Moderate

Involves longer walks, generally from 4-6 hours a day. The nature of the terrain presents little technical difficulty but some previous hill walking experience is useful. The ascents will vary from 250m to 900m altitude gain per day. See our level ratings.


Holiday Summary

  • Total distance: 71km / 44 miles
  • Nearest airport: Bastia
  • Duration: 7 nights, 6 walking days
  • Sunday - Sunday (any day departure supplement)
  • Please call 01202 703500 for a quote


Features

  • Discover Cap Corse
  • The lively seaside town of St Florent
  • Agriates coastline
  • Charming accommodations
  • Dates available: May - October


Included in the price

  • Return airport transfers from Bastia airport
  • 7 nights in simple auberge style accommodation with mixed board basis
  • Evening meal on day 2, 3, 4 & 5
  • 7 breakfasts
  • Picnic on day 4
  • Dossier containing your maps and route notes
  • All internal transfers
  • Baggage transportation from hotel to hotel
  • Telephone assistance


Not Included in the price

  • Return flights
  • Admission to museums and archaeological sites
  • Local taxes (approx €2 per day)
  • Travel insurance
  • Unscheduled transfers
  • Drinks, picnics, personal expenses and souvenirs etc.


Itinerary


Day 1: Maccinaggio (6km / 4 miles)

Arrive into Bastia and a transfer will take you to Maccinaggio, a delightful port to the north of Bastia. Take it easy by the pool or take the historical path to discover the village of Rogliano.

  • Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Altitude gain: +250m
  • Descent: -250m
  • Accommodation: Marina d'Oro, B&B


Day 2: Maccanaggio - Barcaggio (13km / 8 miles)

You follow the customs officers path 'chemin des douaniers' around the remote Cap Corse, you pass naturally preserved beaches and abandoned watchtowers witness to the battles that were fought for this island. The walking is captivating through a wild and natural landscape.

  • Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Altitude gain: +315m
  • Descent: -315m
  • Accommodation: Petra Cinta, HB


Day 3: Barcaggio - Centuri (12km / 7 miles)

The path is more challenging from here on in, as you head around the coastal cliffs from Barcaggio. The west coast of the Cap Corse has high grey cliffs that plunge into the sea, the path hugs the relief and from here you can see the islets that offer natural reserves for rare wildlife. At the end of the day you arrive at the sleepy harbour of Centuri.

  • Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Altitude gain: +585m
  • Descent: -585m
  • Accommodation: La Jetee, HB


Day 4: Centuri - Seneque (13km / 8 miles)

The walk today takes in some of the more remote paths of the Cap Corse. You climb past the Moulin Mattei towards the wind farm on the ridge, following the ridge you will have fabulous views across the Cap Corse, passing convents, age-old mines and chapels before reaching the Seneque tower.

  • Duration: 5 hours
  • Altitude gain: +900m
  • Descent: -500m
  • Accommodation: Gites Seneque, FB (a picnic lunch will be provided for the following day)


Day 5: Seneque - Canari (14km / 8.5 miles)

From Seneque, the walk continues on this ridge, high above the villages that nestle along the coast. The views of this natural reserve are simply stunning and it is easy to see why people call this the island within the island. Passing menhirs and abandoned hamlets that are testament of the peoples of this land, you descend to the village of Canari for dinner in a local restaurant.

  • Duration: 5 hours
  • Altitude gain: +850m
  • Descent: -950m
  • Accommodation: Bon Clocher, HB


Day 6: Canari - Nonza (13km / 8 miles)

From Canari, we head further south, the scenery is dramatic and contrasting, crossing a Genoese bridge before we reach the hamlet of Ogliastro. From here the scenery changes to maquis, passing chapels before dropping down to Nonza, with its dark pebble beach and Pisan tower. The village is the perfect picture postcard and home to an Ecomuseum dedicated to the original lemon - the cedrat - cultivated in the Cap Corse. A transfer will take you on to St Florent.

  • Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
  • Altitude gain: +650m
  • Descent: -780m
  • Accommodation: Bellevue, B&B


Day 7: St Florent

After breakfast, transfer to your chosen airport.

FAQ Walking

Walking is environmentally friendly, good for fitness and enables you to get a real taste and feel of the island, meet the local people, stay in family run accommodation and get off the beaten track and experience the real Corsica...



1. Will I have a guide to assist me?

Not on the self-guided tours however they will only be a phone call away.


2. What happens if I get tired along the way?

On self-guided tours it's best to stop and take a rest but remember to always drink plenty of water.


3. What happens to my baggage?

Your baggage travels on the van, under the care of the guides. You will usually find your things waiting for you in your room at the hotel.


4. Do I need to train before the walk?

To get the most out of your holiday, all we suggest you do is get in some training, preferably a couple of weeks before the start of your holiday.


5. How far must I walk each day?

On average its 14.6 km a day which is about 9 miles per day


6. How do I get to the starting point of my tour?

Starting and finishing points of our tours have been planned so that they are close to the islands


7. I'm travelling alone - do I have to pay a single supplement?

For safety reasons we do not accept single person reservations. The prices quoted for our tours refer to accommodation in double rooms based on 2 sharing with bed and breakfast however a single room supplement is available. 


8. What should I bring with me?

We suggest that you bring your normal clothes that you would wear when walking in the UK, i.e. walking shorts, and tops, hiking boots/shoes plus your normal holiday luggage. Listed below are other items that we recommend:

 

  • Small torch
  • Small first aid kit
  • Hat
  • High factor sun cream
  • Mobile phone
  • 2 walking poles
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