What are the other main hikes in Corsica?

The Mare e Monti hikes are ranked as one of the island's great must-do trails, just after the king of Corsican mountains, the GR20, which offers the conditions of a high mountain trek.

When do you recommend walking the Mare a Mare trails in Corsica?

Mare a Mare tours can be enjoyed from March to October. In spring, you can discover the flowers of the maquis, with its thousand colours and strong essences; in summer, you can enjoy swimming and the shade of the forest-covered passages; and in the autumn, you can appreciate the special light and tranquillity of the villages.

Which guidebook covers the Mare a Mare?

The official guidebook is entitled 'Corse Entre mer et montagne'. It is published by the Fédération Française de la Randonnée Pédestre (FFRandonnée) and the Parc Naturel Régional de Corse (Parcu di Corsica). The guide describes six routes: the "Mare e Monti", the "Mare a Mare" and the "Sentier de la Transhumance". It is available to buy online from the FFRandonnée shop.

What level of hiking is required on the Mare a Mare?

The Mare a Mare trails present no particular technical difficulties and are less demanding than the GR20. The trail is well signposted, with signs all along the way. Of the three trails, Mare a Mare North is considered the most difficult. In general, these trails require an intermediate to advanced level of hiking. They cross a wide variety of terrain, including mountainous areas with steep slopes, forest passages and coastal paths. The routes can be long and often include significant ascents and descents, requiring good stamina and experience of mountain walking. Although some sections are accessible to less experienced hikers, basic self-sufficiency in navigation, water and food management, and knowledge of first aid are recommended. Good physical condition is also recommended to manage the daily stages, which can last several hours.

Cycling Short Breaks in Corsica with Corsica Aventure

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Cycling Short breaks

Minibreak - Cap Corse Cycling

Cycling

Discover Cap Corse and its Genoese towers by bike along a beautiful coastal route. This is a self-guided tour with 3 days of steady cycling. Accommodation in ** and *** hotels.

Level

3 - Challenging

Access

Bastia

Carrying

Without bags

Next departure

01/04/2025

5 days

from690€

Minibreak - Cycling in the Balagne

Cycling

An itinerary made up of short stages on quiet secondary roads. A semi-itinerant tour with 3 days of moderate cycling. Accommodation in ** and *** hotels.

Level

2 - Moderate

Access

Calvi / Ile Rousse

Carrying

Without bags

Next departure

01/04/2025

5 days

from450€

Minibreak - Cycling in the Valinco

Cycling

Coastal route from Ajaccio to Porto-Pollo via the beaches of Porticcio, Agosta and Cala d'Orzu. Self-guided tour with 3 days of cycling at a steady level. Accommodation in a choice of ** and *** hotels.

Level

2 - Moderate

Access

Ajaccio

Carrying

Without bags

Next departure

01/04/2025

5 days

from790€

Minibreak - Cols of North Corsica Cycling

Cycling

Cap Corse, Evisa , Corte and the Castaniccia, for a beautiful cycling loop in northern Corsica. Self guided, point to point tour with 5 days of sporty cycling. Accommodation in *** hotels.

Level

4 - Tough

Access

Bastia

Carrying

Without bags

Next departure

01/04/2025

5 days

from780€

Take advantage of a long weekend or a few days off to explore Corsica by bike.

Discover Cap Corse with its Genoese towers, or Balagne with its quiet back roads. To experience the south of the island, ride between the gulfs of Ajaccio and Propriano on small roads overlooking the sea. You can also visit the center of the island, including Corte and Castagniccia, a region dotted with charming little villages.

We didn't need to use your apps because the itinerary is very easy to find ... especially for the Cap Corse section: just one road!...

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Jacques 12/09/2023 Minibreak - Cols of North Corsica Cycling

Jacques 09/09/2023 Minibreak - Cap Corse Cycling

Quality hotel, we didn't eat in the hotels but at the restaurant outside....

Laurent 18/06/2023 Minibreak - Cols of North Corsica Cycling

Laurent 12/06/2023 Minibreak - Cap Corse Cycling

The Cap Corse is a magnificent region we are far from everything with the sea surrounding us, very beautiful tours....

Gilles 01/06/2023 Minibreak - Cap Corse Cycling

Tour carried out with our Normandy club. Nice sporty stages, fairly narrow road in the Cap Corse part....

Robert 27/05/2023 Minibreak - Cols of North Corsica Cycling

Not being regular cyclists we had taken the electric bike option and we did well!...

Sabrina 15/05/2023 Minibreak - Cap Corse Cycling

We waited a bit for a cab but the overall organization is successful.

Jacques 24/04/2023 Minibreak - Cap Corse Cycling

Voyage along the south coast, overlooking the sea for most of the way....

Cedric 01/09/2020 Minibreak - Cycling in the Valinco

Cycling Short Breaks in Corsica

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Minibreak - Cap Corse Cycling

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Minibreak - Cycling in the Balagne

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Minibreak - Cycling in the Valinco

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Minibreak - Cols of North Corsica Cycling

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