Corsican Island Mystery

Your stay begins in Corte, the island's historic capital, famous for its rocky citadel overlooking the town. After dropping off your luggage at the hotel, take a stroll through the old town to discover the sights of this place steeped in history. For those arriving in the morning or the day before, a walk in Tavignano is possible.

A transfer from your hotel will take you to the starting point of the walk through the majestic gorges of Restonica. The path leads from the Bergeries de Grotelle to Lake Melo, across a rocky landscape to a large plateau surrounded by spongy grass. For the more adventurous, a steeper path leads to Lake Capitello, the deepest mountain lake on the island, characterised by granite slabs plunging into its clear waters. Return to Corte after the walk.

After a transfer to the heart of the island, you will take a section of the GR20 to reach the magnificent Lac de Nino at 1743 metres. The climb is difficult, but the views of the high massifs of this part of the island are spectacular. The path then leads to this bucolic, sheltered lake, surrounded by green pastures of spongy peat, known in Corsican as 'pozzi'. The return journey takes you along a ridge with panoramic views of the sea to the Col de Vergio, where you will spend the night at the foot of Paglia Orba. At the end of the day, transfer to Evisa.

Shortly after the village of Evisa, the route plunges into the Spelunca Gorges, crossing splendid Genoese bridges that lead to the village of Ota. The route includes a section of the famous Mare e Monti Nord.
This old mule track offers a true insight into the way people travelled in Genoese Corsica. Deep in the gorges, it follows the course of the Aïtone stream and the Tuvulella river, whose waters feed the Porto river. The scenery is spectacular, with panoramic views and striking colours, especially the pink shades typical of the region.
At the end of the route you'll reach the Gulf of Porto, with its pink cliffs overlooking emerald-green waters, surrounded by the intoxicating scents of the maquis. From Porto, a transfer will take you to your accommodation in Piana.

Your stay ends with the impressive ascent of Capu d'Ortu, 1294 metres high. The route passes through lush maquis in the heart of the UNESCO-listed Calanques de Piana, a place of immense natural beauty. You'll discover incredible red granite needles, sculpted rock formations and maritime pines. The hike takes you along the Piazza Moninca stream to Bocca Piazza (956 m). At the top of Capu d'Ortu, you'll be rewarded with a breathtaking view of the gulf and the island's great peaks - an unforgettable spectacle.