Corsican Trails E
Tour code: TCB Tour style: Classic Tour comfort: Standard Trek grade: Moderate
DURATION DAYS 8
TOUR
£699
TOUR ONLY
DAYS 8 £1016 8 FLIGHT INCLUSIVE
Ligurian Sea
Calvi Optional visit
Cinto 2706m
Rotondo 2622m
Gorge du Tavignano day walk
La Punta Zurmula day walk
CORTÉ the Venachese Coastal walks Ajaccio
NATIONAL PARK OF CORSICA
Tyrrhenian Sea
0 km 30 km Corsican Trails TCB Enjoy walks along Corsica’s beautiful coast and inland from traditional Corte
Staying in historic Ajaccio on the coast and in the heart of the island at Corte, we enjoy day walks through the Corsican countryside, hiking through pretty villages and spectacular valleys. We walk through the magnifi cent Gorge du Tavignano, with soaring mountain peaks on both sides. We also explore local markets, enjoy traditional Corsican foods and wines, and have the chance to visit the coastal town of Calvi.
8 day tour itinerary
Day 1 Join tour in Ajaccio. Day 2 Coastal Walk Spend the morning sampling treats at the local market and enjoy some coastal walking before heading inland to Corte. Day 3 Gorge Du Tavignano Hike in the Gorge Du Tavignano, passing farmland, rocky riverside boulders and forests.
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Day 2: 5hrs Corte
Day 4 Villages of the Venachese Take a train to Venaco and walk along granite paths back to Corte through chestnut forests and villages. Day 5 La Punta Zurmulu Ascend this small summit (862m) for views of the citadel. Day 6 Free day A chance to visit the coastal town of Calvi or relax and
Corte Corte
explore the narrow streets of Corté. Day 7 Ajaccio Travel back to the coast at Ajaccio for our fi nal walk along the coast to a beautiful beach with time to swim. Day 8 Tour ends Ajaccio.
Please go online for our full detailed tour notes.
Corte Corte Tour essentials
Accommodation: 5 nights standard hotel and 2 nights simple hotel. Meals: 7 breakfasts are included. Tour staff: Explore Tour Leader / trek guide. Transport: Bus and train. Trekking Details: We walk for 5 days for an average of 5 hours each day. Group Size: Generally 8 - 14.
Planned tour dates
2014 Tour only dates 8 Jun - 15 Jun 14 Sep - 21 Sep
Flexible fl ight options We have a range of fl exible fl ight options available, please call our sales team for more details.
Venaco Villages of
CORSICA (FRANCE)
DAYS
Rest Day Day 3: 5hrs Day 4: 4.5hrs Day 5: 5.5hrs Day 6 Day 7: 2hrs 24 For more information and to book, go online at
www.explore.co.uk
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