The Mare e Monti North lets you enjoy all the contrasts
and colors of the island. It is one of the five classic
trekking walks in Corsica that snakes around the foot of
the massifs, which leads through some lovely forests and
villages.
Setting off from the Balagne you will head inland towards
the high summits, enticing views of sweeping bays, rocky
creeks and glistening waters are forever present.
This holiday would appeal to anyone used to trekking
or walking regularly and in good shape. With eleven days
of easy to moderate walking you will discover the richness
of Corsica and one of the most beautiful corners of the
island.
Numerous pleasures are waiting to be discovered, from
the high airy mountain peaks of Bonifatu, the trail leads
past the reserve of Scandola an area protected by Unesco
and classed as a site of world beauty.
In the Gulf of Girolata you stay in the unique little
fishing village of Girolata which is accessible only by
boat or foot. Good place for and extra night and start of
a boat trip!
You can start this walk from Calvi(H13)or from Galeria(H13b
Bus from Calvi to Galeria not on Sunday! .
A taxi from Bastia to Calvi on Sundays will cost about
€360.
The following itinerary divides it into 10 daily stages:
From
To
Highest point
Ascent
Descent
Distance
Calenzana (190 m)
Bonifatu (718 m)
581 m
590 m
287 m
11 km
Bonifatu (718 m)
Montestremo (276 m)
1,200 m
620 m
1,050 m
15 km
Tuarelli (276 m)
Galeria (40 m)
180 m
221 m
271 m
10 km
Galeria (40 m)
Girolata (0 m)
874 m
754 m
784 m
12 km
Girolata (0 m)
Curzu (318 m)
852 m
675 m
1,135 m
13 km
Curzu (318 m)
Serriera (289 m)
360 m
364 m
604 m
8 km
Serriera (289 m)
Ota (675 m)
914 m
880 m
570 m
10 km
Ota (675 m)
Marignana (1,072 m)
830 m
636 m
260 m
11 km
Evisa (1,072 m)
Revinda - E Case (735
m)
1,102 m
610 m
720 m
20 km
Revinda - E Case (735
m)
Cargese (95 m)
650 m
380 m
910 m
11 km
The Tra Mare et Monti Nord starts in Calenzana, 12
km South of Calvi (by the D151) and ends in Cargese, at about 50 km
North-Western of Ajaccio. The whole trail can be divided in three parts:
We propose this classic walk as Plus**/*** packages
from Calvi to Cargese or from Galeria to Porto or to Cargese (13b packages
"Scandola").
For booking a particular package you click on one
of the links below.
Calenzana, the Northern starting point, is located close
to Calvi that is reachable
by ferry
from France or by air to Calvi's
Sainte
Catherine Aeroport . Going from Bastia, you can get
to Calvi either by bus (one connection a day except Sundays,
duration 2 hours), or by train (two or three connections
a day, duration 2h44). There is a bus route Calvi - Calenzana.
and a bus from Calvi to Galeria and Porto. Another bus
line connects Ajaccio with Cargese at the end of the trail.
These shorter packages of about a week all start in Galeria,
In the 9- and 10-days packages you will see every day the
sea at the Golfe de Galeria, Golfe de Girolata and the Golfe
de Porto.
To go to the start in Galeria you will have to go to
Calvi first and take a bus or taxi (€100) for the transfer
to Galeria. These transfers to the start are not part of
our packages. We can help with the taxi if you want.
MARE ET MONTI CORSICA
PROGRAM 13 days walk (Calvi-Galeria-Porto-Cargese
and transfer to Ajaccio)
The standard** and the Plus**/*** variants differ a little
bit around Galeria and in the last part (Porto to Cargese)
Although it is our intention to operate the itinerary
exactly as detailed above, it may be necessary to make changes
as a result of factors beyond our control. As a consequence,
the itinerary or night stops may be modified and we reserve
the right to make changes when/if necessary. Abnormal conditions
can prevail in any Moderate holiday; be prepared to be flexible
when necessary.
HOW TO TRAVEL TO CORSICA By Air Direct charter
flights during the season from Gatwick and Heathrow offered
by Air France, British Midland. Contact Holiday Options
or Sky Marketing. Scheduled services via Paris. You can
also change at Montpellier or Nice for connecting flights.
By Boat A high speed service BGV, overnight ferries
and semi-fast ferries offer a regular service to Ajaccio
port. SNCM Ferries - 61 Boulevard des dames - 13005 Marseille.
Departs from Marseille, Nice or Toulon. Corsica Ferries,
Moby Lines, departs from Toulon, Nice and Italie. By
Bus: Find all information at https://www.corsicabus.org/
Corsica selfguided and independent walking holidays
with luggage transfer
For all details of our walking and hiking trips in Corsica
surf on the links below.
La Ligne Verte is a Dutch tour operator organizing its
tailored selfguided hiking and biking holidays in South
of France.
La Ligne Verte organizes and sells only its own walking
and cycling holidays in South of France.
La Ligne Verte is a local company dedicated to a personalized
approach of activity tourism since 1996. We organize your
customized cycling and walking tours in the nicest parts
of South of France.
With our roots in a small village along the Tarn we came
back from Northern Europe to live the countryside life of
the South again. We want you to experience the quality of
life this part of France has to offer: a beautiful environment,
nice and relaxed people, culture and ancient history.
Filter
Query Walking
