Crossing from sea to sea in Corsica
Itinerary
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Day 1 Porto Vecchio
Meet at your first accommodation in Porto-Vecchio in the late afternoon to meet your guide and the rest of the group. The guide will present the itinerary for the trip before heading out for dinner in town.
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Day 2 From Porto Vecchio to Cartalavonu mountain lodge
The ascent to Cartalavonu via the villages of Alzu di Gallina and L'Ospedale offers a magnificent panorama of the Gulf of Porto-Vecchio, considered the most beautiful in Corsica. The trail continues through the maquis and maritime pines to reach the plateau of Cartalavonu.
Accomodation: Dorms in mountain lodge
Distance : 14 km
Elevation gain : +1100 m. 5 h30 hiking time. -
Day 3 From Cartanlavonu to Levie
The trail leaves Cartalavonu to quickly ascend above the hamlet. After passing by Lake L'Ospedale, the viewpoint is remarkable (overlooking the Gulf of Valincu, villages of Alta Rocca, and the Bavella needles). The path winds through strawberry trees and heather, reaching a chestnut grove overlooking the village of Carbini, famous for its 11th-century Pisan church. After crossing a large oak forest, the Fiumicicoli river, and small fields planted with olive trees, the roofs of Levie come into view... Depending on availability, the stage ends either in Levie or San Gavinu.
Accomodation: Dorms in mountain lodge
Distance : 12 km
Elevation gain : +700 m. Elevation loss: -1050m. 5 h30 hiking time.
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Day 4 From Levie to Serra di Scopamena
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Distance : 18 km - Dénivelée positive : 1000 m. Dénivelée négative : 800 m. 5 h à 5 h 30 de marche.
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Day 5 From Serra di Sopamena to Santa Lucia de Tallano
Distance : 12 km - Dénivelée positive : 650 m. Dénivelée négative : 1050 m. 5 h à 6 h de marche.
Long descent among chestnut trees and oaks to the Rizzanese River and its natural pools. After the Tighjarellu pass, discovery of the small village of Altagène, then return to the valley after crossing the highlands. The region is renowned for its olive oil and mills, which you can discover in Sainte-Lucie-de-Tallano. -
Day 6 From Santa Lucia to Propriano
DE SAINTE-LUCIE-DE-TALLANO À PROPRIANO
Distance : 12 km - Dénivelée positive : 800 m. Dénivelée négative : 750 m. 5 h de marche.
Passé l’église Saint-Jean-Baptiste, datant du XIIe siècle, le sentier descend, pour atteindre la rivière Rizzanese. Après la traversée de Loreto-di-Tallano et des ruines d’Altanaria, l’arrivée sur Fozzano permet de contempler sa célèbre tour du XVe siècle et la maison de Colomba, héroïne du roman de Mérimée. Transfert à 15h à Propriano afin d’éviter une longue marche le long de la route. Fin de séjour. -
Day 7 Propriano
Free time and end of the journey in Propriano.
Dates & prices
International departures:
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Trip code: FCORMARMARS
Terms and conditions
Booking conditions
Invoice procedure
Cancellation policy
Cancellation by You
If, for any reason, you need to cancel your trip, the amounts you have paid will be refunded, subject to the following deductions:
You must notify us of your decision to cancel in writing, using any method that provides acknowledgment of receipt. The cancellation date will be determined based on the date we receive your written notice.
In case of cancellation, for any reason, the following cancellation fees will apply:
- More than 31 days before departure: 30% of the total trip cost (excluding insurance)
- 30 to 21 days before departure: 40% of the total trip cost (excluding insurance)
- 20 to 14 days before departure: 50% of the total trip cost (excluding insurance)
- 13 to 7 days before departure: 75% of the total trip cost (excluding insurance)
- Less than 7 days before departure: 100% of the total trip cost (excluding insurance)
Special Cases
Regardless of the cancellation or contract modification date, the following fees are added to the above scale:
- Non-refundable fixed ground fees: Any firm bookings made early (such as certain mountain huts) will be charged in case of cancellation.
- Insurance and registration fees: Whatever the insurance policy chosen, the cost of insurance and registration fees are non-refundable.
Cancellation by Us
Altaï France may cancel a trip free of charge in the following cases:
- If the minimum number of participants required to run the trip is not met.
- In case of exceptional and unavoidable circumstances, especially related to mountain conditions and customer safety.
In such cases, Altaï France will propose alternative solutions. If no suitable alternative is available, any unused services will be refunded. No additional compensation can be claimed.
You will be informed of any cancellation as soon as possible, and no later than:
- 30 days before departure for self-guided or exclusive trips
- 20 days before departure for trips longer than 6 days requiring a minimum number of participants
- 7 days before departure for trips lasting 2 to 6 days
- 48 hours before departure for trips shorter than 2 days
If Altaï France is forced to cancel all or part of the trip due to circumstances that compromise customer safety (e.g., poor mountain weather), the unused services will be refunded. No additional compensation will be provided.
For safety reasons and to ensure a consistent group level as described, the guide and organizers reserve the right to terminate your participation if your technical level or physical condition does not meet the requirements. In such a case, no refund or compensation will be provided.
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Quentin
- Natif de l'arrière pays provençal, j'arpente depuis mon plus jeune âge les alpes du sud et les massifs provençaux en rando et vélo. C'est avec plaisir que je partagerai mes coups de coeur afin que vous puissiez profiter au mieux de votre séjour à nos côtés.