SOUTHERN CORSICA WALK

One of the most popular holidays in the Headwater programme, this independent, mid-level walking holiday takes in some of the most dramatic scenery in the Med. Over 8 days, you’ll cover the full cross-section of the Southern Corsican landscape, from the pinky-gold peaks of the mountainous Alta Rocca to the rugged coast and white sandy beaches near Propriano.

Your starting point is the picturesque village of Zonza, perched against the backdrop of the spectacular Aiguilles de Bavella. It affords superb walking possibilities, so we have built in time for you to explore the amazing panorama of peaks and forests all round. You then tread the deep, pine-scented valleys of the mountainous heart of the region – the rivers here are perfect for cooling off in high summer. Finally, there’s a real sense of achievement as you come down through chestnut forests and maquis-shrouded slopes to the sea. Throughout, the footpaths are well maintained and easy to follow, with virtually no road walking. Wild herbs can be found everywhere, and the countryside is a colourful mosaic of mountain flowers, olive groves, fruit orchards and vineyards.

The places you stay in are special too: Antoine’s working fermeauberge, set in 20+ hectares of serene countryside, offers outstanding home cooking; M Bertini has recently restored his C19 coaching inn into a beautiful *** hotel overlooking the Ospedale forest, and Jean-Charles and Béatrice show true southern hospitality at their lovely coastal base only a hundred paces from the glorious white sandy beach at Campomoro.

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