Corsica walking holidays

Corsica is the 4th largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, located approximately 160 km from France, 90 km from Italy and 11 km from Sardinia. It became officially French in 1768, but maintains to this day a very strong sense of individuality with deeply rooted customs and culture and their own native language, Corsu, a mix of Italian and French that is spoken by approximately 150 000 people and still taught in some schools on the island.

Nicknamed the Ile de beauté in French (the Island of beauty), it certainly lives up to its name, with almost 1 000km of stunning coastline, 200 beaches, dense forests, high mountains and the Parcu di Corsica, the Corsican Regional Natural Park that makes up for about 50% of the island’s surface! Corsica’s economy relies mainly on tourism, agriculture, wine and animal farming.

Corsica walking holidays are a chance to uncover not only the incredible beauty of the island, but to mingle with the patriotic locals and immerse yourself in the Corsican way of life. It’s the trip of a lifetime!

Is Corsica good for walking ?


Walking in Corsica is a truly wonderful holiday for experienced hikers. The terrain can be steep and rocky with some technical parts (ladders and chains). We rate our Corsica walking holidays as moderate to challenging. You need good walking shoes and walking poles and be used to regular exercise. If you suffer from vertigo then this is not a recommended walking destination. For more information on how we rate our walking holidays please see here.

Aside from the difficulty level, the landscape is simply stunning ! Our self-guided Corsica hiking tours are very varied : walk along the jagged coastline with plenty of beaches and swimming opportunities. Head up into the mountains for some truly spectacular panoramic hikes and glistening lakes and enjoy the dramatic scenery as you head into the Gorges along the Tavignano River.

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    • Self-guided
    • Walking
    • Moderate
      • 4 days
      • From April to October
  •   Accommodation choice :
      • Simple /
      • Comfort /
      • Charming /
      • Superior

Highlights of the tour 

  • Coastal walk to the Revellata lighthouse, admiring the turquoise sea
  • Swimming opportunities on sandy secluded beaches
  • The best places and the best hikes in Corsica from the sandy beaches of Calvi to the wild mountain lakes of Corte

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    • Self-guided
    • Walking
    • Moderate
      • 4 days
      • From April to October
  •   Accommodation choice :
      • Simple /
      • Comfort /
      • Charming

Highlights of your trip

  • The village of Piana by the Med Sea
  • The famous Calanches of Piana : superb granite walls chiselled by erosion
  • The Gulf of Girolata and the Scandola nature reserve : a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Swimming & relaxing on sandy secluded beaches

    Customize your holiday here 

    • Self-guided
    • Walking
    • Moderate
      • 6 days
      • From April to October
  •   Accommodation choice :
      • Simple /
      • Comfort /
      • Charming

Highlight of the tour

  • Coastal walk to the Revellata lighthouse, admiring the turquoise sea
  • Swimming opportunities on sandy secluded beaches
  • Hiking trails through chestnut forests
  • The best hikes in Corsica from the sandy beaches of Calvi to the wild mountain lakes of Corte
  • Strolling through Corte, one of the "must" historic places to stay in Corsica

    Customize your holiday here 

    • Self-guided
    • Walking
    • Moderate
      • 6 days
      • From April to October
  •   Accommodation choice :
      • Simple /
      • Comfort /
      • Charming

Highlights of your trip

  • Strolling through Corte, the historic capital surrounded by mountain peaks   
  • Girolata small fishermen’s village accessible only by foot or boat
  • Piana one of the most beautiful villages of France ands its famous Calanches
  • The emerald colored waters of of the Restonica gorge and the Spelunca Gorge 
  • Swimming on sandy secluded beaches

    Customize your holiday here 

    • Self-guided
    • Walking
    • Moderate
      • 7 days
      • From March to October
  •   Accommodation choice :
      • Simple /
      • Comfort /
      • Charming

Highlight of your walking tour

  • Experience the best of both sea & mountain walks
  • Girolata small fishermen’s village accessible only by foot or boat
  • The famous Piana Calanches and its spooky pink granite rock 
  • Beautiful coastal walk to the Revellata lighthouse, admiring the turquoise sea
  • Swimming opportunities on sandy secluded beaches

    Customize your holiday here