Corsica walking holidays

What trekking route runs through Corsica ?

The famous GR20 hiking trail runs north to south of the island is considered one of the most difficult and yet beautiful hiking trails in Europe ! It is 180km long and takes an average of 15 days to complete.

What to expect on our Corsica walking holidays ?

Our Corsica walking holidays are based in Corte, Calvi and Porto. Depending on the number of nights you choose, you will have time to explore one, two or all three of these towns.

. Calvi, with its citadel perched on a rocky spur, its pretty cobbled streets and beautiful beaches is an ideal place to start your Corsica walking tour. Calvi is easily accessible by ferry from Marseille, by regular flights from many countries or by train from Ajaccio and Bastia.  

· Corte is located in the centre of the island, and offers a spectacular location at the foot of the mountains. It is the historical & cultural capital of Corsica, a lively and cosmopolitan university town. 

· Porto is located in the aptly named Gulf of Porto and is part of a Unesco world heritage site. It offers a wild coastline with jagged dark-red coloured rocks in stark contrast with the turquoise sea. You can travel to Porto by plane and by ferry from mainland France. 

In each of these three destinations, our self-guided Corsica walking holidays offer a range of accommodation options for you to choose from, from simple, to comfort, to charming. We have hand-picked the hotels, safe in the knowledge that you will be welcomed warmly & made to feel at home.   

What time of year to go walking in Corsica ?

Corsica enjoys a pleasant Mediterranean climate with an average of 300 sunny days a year, though temperatures can vary greatly from the coast to the mountain peaks. Walking in Corsica requires some foreward thinking… depending on your hike of the day, wear layers that are easy to peal on and off. You may feel a slight chill in the air when walking at high altitude in the mountains but then enjoy the feel of the sun on your bare skin as you emerge by the sea !  The best time of year is May & June and September & October, with September being the best sea swimming month ! 

Local cuisine

The local food on Corsica walking holidays will not disappoint ! Despite the 1 000km of coastline, Corsica is not known for its pescatarian cuisine although it is now more common to find fresh seafood in the restaurants and markets. No, Corsica is famous for its meat ! The first inhabitants of the island chose to live inland to escape from the threat of pirates on the water, so the traditional dishes are wild boar, veal, cured meats, sheep and goats cheese.

The hot summers and mild winter make Corsica an ideal place for vineyards. Corsica offers some excellent wines, very few of which are exported. They are to be enjoyed on the island itself, on a warm summer evening, accompanied by some delicious cured meat and local cheeses.

 We also offer cycling holidays in Corsica for a different way of exploring this beautiful island.