Corsica's Finest Walking

You will be met at Bastia airport and then transported to your hotel that sits directly on the beautiful bay of Saint Florent on the North West coast of Corsica. Relax in this oasis of charm, visit the chic port of Saint Florent, known as the Corsican St Tropez and enjoy strolling the streets of the old town, and perhaps dine in the hotel's Gault Millau recommended restaurant tonight. Enjoy your wonderful hotel in Saint Florent.

Night in a 4* hotel in St Florent, room with sea view, on B&B basis.

After a delicious breakfast, you will take a thirty minute boat ride from Saint Florent towards the remote beaches of Saleccia and Lodu, the most beautiful beaches on Corsica, in the heart of the Agriates desert. From here, you will have a superb coastal walk, passing hidden coves and taking you through the wild "maquis" with ample opportunities for a dip before arriving back at your beachside hotel.

Around 12 km, 3h30, +180 m, -180 m.
Night in a 4* hotel in Saint Florent, room with sea view, on B&B basis

Enjoy a last breakfast in Saint Florent before a private transfer takes you through the stunning wilderness known as the "Desert des Agriates" towards the heart of the Balagne region. The Balagne is a land of Olive and Almond Groves and picturesque villages backed by high mountains. You will arrive into the beautiful seaside town of Calvi, crowned by its Genoese citadel and the 5km of silver sand and pines make it the perfect Mediterranean destination.

Night in a delightful 5* hotel in Calvi in a superior room, on B&B basis

You have the choice of two superb walks. The first takes you along the coast to the Revellata lighthouse on a wild peninsular to the south of the town, where you can enjoy the crystal turquoise waters and stunning coastal landscapes. The second takes you to the Notre Dame de la Serra, on a small but perfectly formed walk with a view.

For Notre Dame de la Serra, around 6 km, 2h00, +225 m, -225 m.
For La Revellata, around 11 km, 3h30, +170 m, -170 m.
Night in a 5* hotel in Calvi, in a superior room, on B&B basis.

Today you will discover another side of Corsica; the interior. After a transfer to Calvi train station, you will board the train that will take you through quite magnificent landscapes. From coast to the empty and mountainous heart of the island, you will reach Corte, the ancient capital of Corsica. A taxi will meet you aand transfer you to the best Mountain hotel on the island in a beautiful riverside setting. Short walks are possible from close to the hotel into the magnificent Restonica Gorge or a taxi can be arranged to discover the historic capital of Corsica, Corte.

Night in a 4* riverside hotel in Corte, in a superior room, on B&B basis.

After another delicious breakfast, you will make your way into Corte. You will discover a delightful trail into the Tavignano gorge from the Citadelle, walking this age old path, used by shepherds, your eyes will be amazed by this exciting rocky landscape that opens before you. Corsica is the mountains and this hike is a perfect taste of it. You will arrive at a bridge over the river where you can bathe in the rock pools with crystal clear waters and enjoy a picnic before returning to brooding Corte.

About 12 km, 3h30, +350 m, -350 m.
Night in the same 4* Hotel in Corte, superior room on B&B basis.

After breakfast, a private transfer will be organised for you back to Bastia airport. Avvedecci !

The trip was very well-planned according to our requests. Lodging was good to very good. The people who picked up our luggage for transfers were always extremely punctual and reliable. Our only issue had both a good and bad side. Arriving the first week in October meant that there were no crowds, less traffic, and it was easy to get into restaurants. The bad news was that many things were already closed for the season and were unavailable. One glaring example was that when we went to use our voucher for a boat transfer in St. Florent the water taxi had closed for the season. With great persistence and very little French we were able to arrange for a private boat to take us. Although we made sure that everything went as planned, I think it's important for others planning a trip at that time to know that it is definitely post-season and they should know in advance that many places will be closed...