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Short Treks on Corsica

Five mountain and coastal treks including the Mare a Mare and Mare e Monti

ISBN

9781786310590

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Published

23 Mar 2021

Edition

First

Pages

918

Size

17.20 x 11.60 x 1.15cm

Weight

220g

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Guidebook describing five mountain and coastal treks on the Mediterranean island of Corsica: the 2-day Sentier du Douanier (Custom Officer's Path), the 10-day Mare e Monti, the 11-day coast-to-coast Mare a Mare Nord, the 5-day Mare a Mare Sud and the 5-day Mare e Monti Sud. With information on facilities and local plants and wildlife.

Seasons

Spring to autumn - the majority of the walkers' hostels open from April to October. Spring means mild weather that is perfect for lowland trekking, then as temperatures rise, walkers will appreciate the cooler uplands. Late summer into early autumn can be simply glorious - and the sea stays warm for swimming.

Centres

Calenzana, Cargèse, Propriano, Porticcio, Porto-Vecchio, Corte, Moriani, Centuri, Macinaggio, Evisa

Difficulty

The five treks are straightforward (easy to moderate difficulty) and explore a variety of different terrain. While no special equipment is needed, walkers need to be fairly fit to be able to enjoy the experience of exploring the island.

Must See

Visit the divine bay of Girolata; hike Cap Corse on the old customs officer's track; swim in the dramatic Fango canyon; walk the famous Spilunca gorge with its paved mule tracks and Genoese bridges; drink in the history of the island's historic capital Corte; stay in cosy village accommodation and walkers' hostels where you'll enjoy feasts of fresh fish, cheese and local chestnuts accompanied by artisanal beer and wines

ISBN

9781786310590

Availability

Published

23 Mar 2021

Edition

First

Pages

918

Size

17.20 x 11.60 x 1.15cm

Weight

220g

Delivery & Returns

Overview

A guidebook to five short mountain and coastal treks on Corsica: the 2-day Sentier du Douanier, the 10-day Mare e Monti, the 11-day Mare a Mare Nord, the 5-day Mare a Mare Sud and the 5-day Mare e Monti Sud. The routes are straightforward and are suitable for all walkers of good fitness.

The treks are presented in day stages of between 8 and 18km (5–11 miles), each finishing at a place where accommodation is available. There are also opportunities for mixing and matching sections of these routes.

1:50,000 mapping and elevation profile included for each route stage
GPX files available for download
Refreshments and accommodation details
Advice on planning and preparation
Notes on local plants and wildlife and Corsican cuisine

Table of Contents

CONTENTS

Map key

Overview map

Route summary table

Introduction

The treks

Corsica

Plant life

Wildlife

When to go

Getting to Corsica

Local transport

Accommodation

Food and drink

What to take

Waymarking and maps

Emergencies

Using this guide

The treks

Trek 1 Sentier du Douanier: Cap Corse

Trek 2 Mare e Monti: Calenzana to Cargèse

Trek 3 Mare a Mare Nord: Cargèse to Moriani Plage

Trek 4 Mare a Mare Sud: Porto-Vecchio to Burgu

Trek 5 Mare e Monti Sud: Burgu to Porticcio

Appendix A Useful contacts

Appendix B Accommodation

Appendix C Glossary of French and Corsican terms

Appendix D Further reading

Updates

February 2025

Treks 2 and 3 updates

Trek 2 Mare e Monti

Stage 6 - there is no longer a grocery store in Serriera

Stage 8 - storm damage means the section between Ota and Evisa is unfortunately closed. Updates here: www.pnr.corsica/fr/randonnees-decouverte/mare-e-monti

A shuttle taxi service is available for walkers. Contact Jean-Dominique Ceccaldi tel 06 14154627.

Trek 3 - Mare a Mare Nord

Stage 4 - the route is signposted before arriving at Albertacce as Pont de Muricciolu is no longer in use. You're pointed on a detour via Ponti Altu.

Updates here: www.pnr.corsica/fr/randonnees-decouverte/mare-a-mare-nord

(Thanks to Ewan Mearns)

October 2022

Treks 2 and 3 updates

Trek 2, Stage 6 pp68-69 There are several minor route changes before Rivière de Vetricella and before arriving in Serriera - just follow the clear waymarking

Trek 2, Stage 4 Girolata La Cabane du Berger is now E Casarelle tel 07644 060864
https://ecasarelle.wixsite.com/ecasarelle open April-Oct

Trek 2, Stage 8 Evisa gite closed

Trek 2, on Stages 2 + 7 In the wake of a summer storm there were many fallen trees en route in September

Trek 3, Stage 3 Evisa gite is closed

Trek 3, Stage 5 Refuge A Sega does not currently provide blankets

(Thanks to Andy and Lucy Price)

June 2022

Mare e Monti Stage 3

The gîte L’Etape Marine at Galéria is now closed (thanks to Francesca P for the info). Alternative accommodation at Galéria includes Hotel Camparellu (listed in the guidebook).

May 2022

Trek 2 - Mare e Monti

Stage 2: the Gite d'Etape L'Alzelli at Tuarelli appears to be permanently closed. Walkers need to proceed to Fangu, a further 1hr 35min.

Suggestion: stop walking at Tuarelli - ask your Fangu accommodation provider to pick you up at Tuarelli or organise for a taxi. You can always return to Tuarelli the next morning and pick up the route.

October 2021

Trek 3, Stage 9

p121 After Ferrera and the stone bridge, ignore the fork L and stay on the road into the village for the gite.

September 2021

Treks 2 and 3

The Gite at the end of Stage 9 on Trek 2 and Stage 1 on Trek 3 is now permanently closed and there is no water available at the Gite. The tourist information office in Cargeese recommend that people who want to do the compete trek take a taxi back to Cargeese spend the night there and then taxi back up to the start.

The URL for Ustaria Di A Rota should be https://www.ustaria-di-a-rota.fr/gite

Thank you to Graham Shorrock

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By Gillian Price

Gillian Price has trekked throughout Asia and the Himalayas, but now lives in Venice. Gillian has steadily explored the mountain ranges of Italy, and Corsica, and brought them to life for visitors in a series of outstanding guides for Cicerone. She is an active member of the Italian Alpine Club (CAI) and Mountain Wilderness.

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