What are the signs like?

Tra Mare e Monti trails are clearly marked with orange paint stripes on rocks, walls and trees, and sometimes with the letters TMM. There are also signs at junctions to help you find your way around. Despite this obvious signposting, it's advisable to take a detailed map and GPS with you, especially when exploring the variants of the trail.

What's the best time of year to go on the Mare e Monti trails?

The best time to go on a Mare e Monti is from the beginning of April to the end of October, when the accommodations are open. Spring and autumn are particularly recommended for small-group hikes, as these are ideal times for those who fear the heat. During the summer, it's essential to pack enough water and set off early in the morning to avoid the heat.

How difficult are the Mare e Monti tours?

The walks on the Mare e Monti are of medium difficulty, mainly due to the length of some stages and the differences in altitude encountered on certain days.

What kind of accommodation is available?

Accommodation on the Mare e Monti route is open mainly from the beginning of April to the end of October. Most of it consists of gîtes d'étape, which offer sleeping accommodation in dormitories or double rooms. As well as gîtes, other accommodation options are available, such as hotels, bed & breakfasts and campsites.

Why choose this route?

The Mare e Monti trails are suitable for everyone. They are some of the most beautiful walks on the island, focusing on wild, unspoilt areas. The Mare e Monti Nord is easily accessible, being just 10km south of Calvi. The Mare e Monti Sud starts very close to Ajaccio, and the return journey by bus at the end of your stay is very easy to organise.

What should you take with you on a Mare e Monti?

For hiking on the Mare e Monti, we recommend you take the following equipment: hiking boots, clothing suitable for the mountains (fleece, windproof jacket, etc.), gloves and a hat, a rucksack, walking poles, topographical map, compass and GPS, a first-aid kit and a headlamp, Water and snacks, sun screen and sunglasses, a knife and rain gear.

Minibreak - Cap Corse Cycling

Discover the captivating charm of northern Corsica on this short cycling tour of the famous "Cap Corse" peninsula.

For a weekend, treat yourself to a sunny getaway on the roads of Cap Corse. Discover the Island within the Island, houses with thick slate, small harbours where restaurants serve lobster washed down with a Vermantinu and where the little-frequented roads are balconies hich above the waves. Departing from Bastia, this 3-day loop will take you around Cap Corse. Every evening, you will stop over in villages that we have carefully selected so that you take full advantage of moments of rest and good food.

Highlights

The Gulf of Saint Florent and the Pointe du Cap
Private or hire bike
Point to point - 3 days cycling
** and *** Hotels
Start and end in Bastia

Duration

5 days / 4 nights

Type of holidays

Cycling

Access

Bastia

Level

3 - Challenging

Carrying

Without bags

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Itinerary

Day 1

Bastia

Your Holiday starts in Bastia. After settling into your hotel, you will set off to explore this lovely seaside town before heading to the bike rental shop.

Night

Night in Bastia

Day 2

Bastia to Saint-Florent

Today's challenge is crossing the col de Thegime at 536 m. The col is located between Bastia and Saint-Florent, offers an exceptional view of the eastern plain and the Tyrrhenian Sea, the Gulf of Saint-Florent and part of the high massifs of the west coast. The descent will take you to the great wine region of Patrimonio and the magnificent Gulf of Saint-Florent.

Distance

55 km

Ascent / descent

+1250 m / -1250 m

Night

Night in Saint Florent

Day 3

Saint-Florent to Centuri

The road is a balcony over the sea, on the west coast of the Cap Corse, you first reach the magnificent village of Nonza, with its square Pisan tower set on cliffs that loom over the black pebble beach. Each turn of the road offers new discoveries, marinas with their Genoese tower follow small authentic villages, before reaching the wonderful village of Centuri.

Distance

55 km

Ascent / descent

+850 m / -850 m

Night

Night in Centuri

Day 4

Centuri to Bastia

The road climbs, winding towards the Serra pass and the Moulin Matéi, the view is superb on the extreme northern tip of the island. The route reaches the village of Rogliano, a compendium of culture (castle, churches, mills, American houses, etc.), before heading back down to the sea and following this wild coast towards Bastia.

Distance

55 km

Ascent / descent

+660 m / -660 m

Night

Night in Bastia

Day 5

Bastia

Holiday ends after breakfast.

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.

Dates and prices

Departures everyday from May until the end October.

Please select your departure date from the calendar below to find out the rate and begin your booking.

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Price includes

Accommodation inlcuding breakfast, luggage transfers between hotels, trip dossier containing your maps, route notes and all necessary details needed for your holiday.

Price does not include

5€/ Person reservation fee, transfer to and from Bastia (available at a supplement), unscheduled transfers, drinks, picnics, extra activities, holiday insurance, bike hire.

Supplements /Discounts

Bike hire: contact us for a quote

Insurance

We offer comprehensive multi-risk insurance specifically adapted to our adventure trips (contract no. 7482 Assurinco). The rates are as follows: 4.00% of the price of the trip for French residents, 6% of the price of the trip for residents from the European Union (EU) outside France. For non-EU residents, the rate is €90 per person. See insurance details.

Group discount

Groups of 3 people or more can benefit from a discount. Please contact us for details.

Technical informations

Starts

At your first hotel in Bastia, please ask for details of taxi transfers.

Ends

At your hotel in Bastia after breakfast, please ask for details of taxi transfers

Access

Bastia airport or port.

Accommodation

Hotel in double/ twin rooms: 1 night in ** Hotel (Centuri) and 3 nights in *** Hotels (Bastia and Saint Florent).
Single room supplement to be requested when booking.

Meal

Continental breakfast (tea, coffee, milk, bread, butter, jam).

Number of participants

Reservations for minimum of 2 participants.

Luggage transfers

You need to carry a small day sack only with a water bottle, camera, picnic and wind jacket. The main luggage will be transported by vehicle between the different accommodations.

Level

Challenging - Good physical condition preferred. You do 2 or 3 hours of sport a week and you already have experience of the activity. Stages of 40 km to 70 km per day. Maximum accumulated difference in altitude 1500 metres per day. Experience of cycling is required to manage the effort.

Guiding

Self-Guided Biking. We provide you with a Travel Dossier complete with IGN map and Topoguide created by our team. During your bike tour our 24-hour assistance service will also be able to answer all your questions and, if necessary, bring you useful tips for the smooth running of your stay.

The digital roadbook

Once you have confirmed your holiday, you can download our application. It's easy to use and it offers a number of functionalities:

Precise route guidance with alerts in the event of deviations.
View your starting point, accommodation, current position, mileage.
Discover points of interest via interactive content with descriptions, photos and audio.
In an emergency, send an SOS alert with your GPS coordinates.
Contact function to share messages, photos and videos with our team during your stay.

Extensions

Take advantage of a stay extension during your tour with Corsica Aventure.

If you'd like to discover Corsica before or after your holiday, our team can offer you ideas for accommodation and activities. If you prefer to arrive a few days earlier or extend your stay for a few days, we can book your extra nights on the island, depending on your arrival city.

Here are a few hotels we recommend for those of you who would rather organise their extra days themselves:

Ajaccio