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Short Treks on Corsica

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

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
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Published
Published
23 Mar 2021
Edition
First
Pages
918
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x 1.15cm
Weight
220g
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

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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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