The 6 most beautiful hikes to do in Corsica

Corsica visits in different ways. Hiking is one! So here is a selection of the most beautiful hikes in Corsica.

The one named Île de Beauté does not demerate this sobriquet. Indeed, Corsica and its Mediterranean climate have many advantages and are able to play. Every year, it is almost 8.5 million people who make the choice to visit Corsica. So much to tell you that the summer season is capital for the island, whose economy is based on tourism. These few million tourists visit Corsica for its idyllic beaches, warm waters, legendary culture and maquis-covered mountains. Besides, mountains, let’s talk about it.

You know that many small villages of character are hidden there, but did you know that there are many hikes in Corsica? Many trails are thus marked for the pleasure of small and large. And what is the purpose of these hikes? The landscape of course! When you take the height, you can therefore observe the island from another point of view, offering a breathtaking view of its lands, valleys and Mediterranean coasts. Put your hiking shoes and follow the guide!

Small security reminder

If all hikes in Corsica, or elsewhere, do not approach in the same way, there is nevertheless a constant record: safety. And this same for a hike categorized as easy, because it is better to predict too much rather than not enough.

• Think about you team : adequate shoes, head cover and sun cream.
• Be sure to take a few dressings and what to disinfect, a wound has arrived so quickly.
• Do not forget to check the weather and load your phone, because it can be useful in several circumstances (call, GPS...).
• Always have a litre of water per person.

1. Monte Gozzi

Imposing a red rock mountain, Monte Gozzi is visible throughout the valley Ajaccio . And vice versa! Indeed, when you do this average level hike from Appietto to the top, you head to one of the most beautiful views of the island. From the San Chirgu chapel, follow the path to the top. You will have a small climbing pass, but the difficulty lies above all at the beginning ( frank denial).

Since the trees are not very numerous to make shade, we advise you to make this hike in the morning. So you will not have too much trouble with the heat that can be knocking down in the middle of the day.

2. GR®20

The Grande Randonnée® trail of Corsica (20) has become a must for seasoned and passionate hikers. A true journey through Corsica, GR®20 will seek a lot of effort, even from the regulars of mountain walking. It is indicated as one of the most difficult paths in Europe, but it is also said to be among the most beautiful. Sometimes you have to get hurt. After one step a day, reach Calenzana to the north from Conca to the south, or the reverse. By the way, take your eyes with beautiful landscapes that you will not see anywhere else.

Nevertheless, we recommend you prepare upstream for this type of hike in Corsica. Both physically and mentally, he also very much sought.

3. The Tour des Bavella needles

The Aiguilles de Bavella are emblematic of Corsica. Indeed, they are characterized by a series of saw teeth peaks, rocky pitons and many curved pines. The place can be discovered via the hike because a path allows you to turn around it. The departure of the hike from the Col de Bavella is a part of the GR®20. The climb to the Bocca di u Pargulu will offer you a breathtaking view of the Corsica Coast. Know that hiking can be done in both directions.

Be careful, the path is rather rocky, and some coriac roots can complicate you the task. This type of hikes in Corsica is recommended to people accustomed to mountain walking. In high season, heat can make ascension even more difficult, plan to leave early in the morning.

4. The pozzines of Lake Nino

Pozzine is a rather amazing geological formation of mountain lakes. The most famous pozzines are those related to Lake Nino, located in the Rotondo massif. In reality, it is a large plain, dotted with water holes, the pozzi , and composed of very thick and spongy green lawns. These are the many streams that cross the plain that feed the water holes to Lake Nino. Among the hikes in Corsica, this one allows you to discover this breathtaking landscape, preserved in the heart of the Corsica mountain.

The departure is from the Forest House of Poppaghia, already at 1076 meters above sea level. If the first hour of walking takes place without real difficulty, then prepare yourself for the rest of the road that is relatively fast, to the pozzines. They are widely worth the detour, as they are a bit atypical compared to the rest of the landscapes of the Island of Beauty.

5. From Soccia to Creno Lake

To make a hike in Corsica with its children, nothing better than this one. Indeed, very accessible and very easy, the hike that leads you from Soccia to Lake Creno is done without any difficulty. The path, though rocky, is simple and will only ask you concentration to follow the yellow beacons. Once you arrive at the lake, you can enjoy a peaceful or bucolic atmosphere. The landscape is beautiful, the lake lined with tall trees and peatland. The place is ideal for a family picnic and enjoy nature... while preserving it (think about taking your waste!).

If you are interested in other hiking trails and unusual excursions to make with your family in Corsica, you should visit Explora Project , the travel agency that organizes unforgettable stays for you. On the programme: breathtaking landscapes, guides who know Corsica as their pocket and a lifetime memory in the head of each member of your family!

6. La Punta di a Vacca Morta

When you arrive at the top of Punta di a Vacca Morta (literally Pointe de la Vache Morte), you do not expect to discover such a beautiful panorama. Indeed, it is a 360 ° view that offers to you: bay of Porto-Vecchio , dam of the Ospedale and the many mountains of the Alta Rocca. This hike is easy because it starts at a good altitude (1020 meters) at the Refuge de Cartalavonu. However, a difficulty lies even in the rather rough final climb that crowns the path and asks you for an ultimate effort. That said, the view from above deserves much the effort and makes this trail one of the most beautiful hikes in Corsica.

Note that with a bit of luck and an extremely well-discovered horizon, you can hope to see, in the south, the Bonifacian coast and perhaps even the Sardinia .

You now know the most beautiful hikes in Corsica. Let's go!