Corsica's best walks - South Corsica

Today you have the choice of two different walks: Option one takes you on a cliff path 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. Option two takes you to the Genoese tower of Parata that dominates the coastal landscape around "Les Iles Sanguinaires".
Night in a 3 star hotel in Ajaccio.
Contact us if you would like us to book a night in Ajaccio before the start of the tour. We can also arrange your car hire.
Option 1 : Sentier des Crêtes 7 km Altitude Mini : 3 m Altitude Maxi : 219 m Altitude Gain : +212 m Altitude Loss : -216 m

Option 2 : Sentier des Crêtes 14 km Altitude Mini : 2 m Altitude Maxi : 410 m Altitude Gain : +456 m Altitude Loss : -457 m

Option 3 : La Parata Sanguinaires 12 km Altitude Mini : 1 m Altitude Maxi : 81 m Altitude Gain : +222 m Altitude Loss :-221 m

Today you will start your journey south with a beautiful drive along the coast to Capo di Muro. Off the beaten track, this is a superb walk that offers beautiful views over the bay of Cacao and the Gulf of Ajaccio, with the impressive Corsican mountains in the distance. You will complete the day by driving to Propriano, where you will stay for the next two nights. On the way, you will have the opportunity to stop at the magnificent (and often deserted) beach of Cupabia or you could visit the prehistoric site of Filitosa.
Night in a 3 star hotel in Propriano.
Distance: 75kms
Journey time approx: 1h25

Capu Di Muru : 5 km Altitude Mini : 82 m Altitude Maxi : 148 m Altitude Gain : +110 m Altitude Loss : -111 m

A short drive south of Propriano will take you to a charming little hamlet next to the sea. From here the walk takes you around the point of Campomoro, first to the Genoese Tower (these are becoming a feature) before dropping you into a surreal landscape of wind and sea sculptured rocks (known in Corsican as "Tafoni"). The bright white of the curiously shaped rocks contrast dramatically against the azure blue seas and the clear blue skies. This is Corsica at it's best.
Night in a 3 star hotel in Propriano.
Campomoro loops 9 km Altitude mini : 6 m Altitude maxi : 153 m Altitude Gain : +214 m Altitude Loss: -210 m

You will drive south once more, this time passing through Sartene, "the most Corsican of villages". Every turn in the road brings you an amazing view as you make your way to the southernmost tip of the island. Perched on the chalk cliffs of southern Corsica, the beautiful Bonifacio dominates the sea. The old citadel can be explored with its maze of enchanting cobbled streets. There are two wonderful optional walks for this day. Night in a 3 star hotel in Bonifacio.
Journey time: 1h20
Distance: 65 kms

Option 1 : Capu Pertusatu 7 km Altitude Mini : 27 m Altitude Maxi : 104 m Altitude Gain : +235 m Altitude Loss: -235 m

Option 2 : La Madonette 7 km Altitude Mini : 1 m Altitude Maxi : 62 m Altitude Gain : +205 m Altitude Loss: -206 m

You board a boat to discover the Lavezzi Islands nature reserve: the sea caves, the old town perched on its limestone cliffs, the Roy d'Aragon staircase, the Grain de Sable and the coves of Fazzio and the magnificent beach of Paraguan.
Swimming stop on the island.

You will then join the magnificent villages of Alta Rocca for the night. About 66Km and 1h30 drive

Among the hiking options offered today, "u Tafanu di u Compuledo", one of the curiosities of the Bavella massif, the "Bomb hole", the Bavella needles or the Gallu waterfall. These hikes will take you through magnificent landscapes.
Night in Zonza in the same hotel as the day before.

Hiking options offered:

Trou de la bombe: walking time around: 2h30 , distance: 6.5 kms , + 300 / - 300 m
Cascade Piscia di Gallu: walking time around: 1h35 , distance: 5 kms , + 105 m / - 113 m
Les aiguilles de Bavella: walking time around: 5h30 , distance: 11 kms , + 785 m / - 795 m

Second night in Zonza in a 3* hotel.

Your trip ends here after breakfast.
Speak to us about continuing your tour with further possibilities.

Just letting you know that we had a fantastic trip that you organised for us recently in Corsica.
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We would definitely recommend to friends to visit Corsica and had a great time !