Day 1
Macinaggio
Arrive into Bastia and take a taxi ( with supplement) as your journey begins in Macinaggio, a small fishing port not far from the extreme north. On your first day, you'll head for the hilltop village of Rogliano. Follow a heritage trail to discover the rich cultural and historical heritage of the area., before heading out to dinner in one of the delightful restaurants in this sleepy seaside village.
Distance
12 km
Duration
4h00
Ascent / descent
+450 m / -450 m
Night
Night in Macinaggio
Day 2
Barcaggio to Macinaggio
You follow the Customs Officers' path or Chemin des Douaniers around the remote Cap Corse, you pass naturally preserved beaches and abandoned watchtowers witness to the battles that were fought for this island. The walking is captivating through a wild and natural landscape, boat at end of the day to Macinaggio, your stop again for the night.
Distance
13 km
Duration
4h00
Ascent / descent
+220 m / -220 m
Night
Night in Macinaggio
Day 3
Barcaggio to Centuri
Transfer at the beginning of the day to Barcaggio at the top of the Cap Corse. The path is more challenging from here on in, as you head around the coastal cliffs from Barcaggio. The west coast of the Cap Corse has high grey cliffs that plunge into the sea, the path hugs the relief from here. At the end of the day you arrive at the sleepy harbourside hotel in Centuri.
Distance
11 km
Duration
4h30
Ascent / descent
+500 m / -500 m
Night
Night in Centuri
Day 4
Centuri to Sénèque
The walk today takes in some of the more remote paths of the Cap Corse. You climb hamlet to hamlet, past chapels, churches and convents, all the way to the ridge at Notre Dame des Graces, following on from here along the ridge you will have views across the Cap Corse, before reaching Seneque, and your overnight stop.
Distance
13 km
Duration
5h00
Ascent / descent
+900 m / -500 m
Night
Night in Sénèque
Day 5
Sénèque to Canari
From Seneque, the walk continues on this ridge, high above the villages that nestle along the coast. The views are simply stunning, and it is easy to see why people call this the island within the island. Passing menhirs and abandoned hamlets that are testament to the peoples of this land, you descend to the village of Canari.
Distance
14 km
Duration
6h30
Ascent / descent
+850 m / -950 m
Night
Night in Canari
Day 6
Canari to Saint Florent
From Canari, we head further south, the scenery is dramatic and contrasting, crossing a genoese bridge before we reach the hamlet of Ogliastro. From here the scenery changes as you drop down to the coast and the village of Nonza, with its dark pebble beach and Pisan tower. The village is the perfect picture postcard. Transfer to St Florent, the Corsican Saint Tropez.
Distance
14 km
Duration
6h00
Ascent / descent
+800 m / -850 m
Night
Night in Saint Florent
Day 7
St Florent
Holiday ends after breakfast in Saint Florent. Extra nights and transfers to Bastia available, please ask for details.
Programs have been drawn up according to the latest information available at the time of writing: imponderables are always possible and situations beyond our control may alter the course of the program.
