Day 1 The village of Piana
By coach from Ajaccio, via the gulfs of Sagone and Cargese, to the village of Piana, one of the most beautiful sites in Corsica. The village of Piana, with its pink granite houses arranged in an amphitheatre, overlooks the Gulf of Porto. The panorama becomes breathtaking as the sun sets over the Gulf of Porto.
Dinner in a small family restaurant serving Corsican cuisine based on local produce, fish or maquis.
Night in a ★★★ hotel.

Day 2: Calanques de Piana – Capu d’Ortu (1,294 m) – Ota village
We leave the village of Piana on foot along a path with panoramic views of the Calanques de Piana and the Gulf of Porto. The path then climbs in the shade of a pine forest. Suddenly, the forest opens up to reveal the Capu d’Ortu, with the highest mountains in Corsica, part of the Cinto massif, in the background. The descent is by another path that winds in the shade of the maritime pines, between the fantastic shapes of the red rocks, with a view of the Gulf of Porto.
Short taxi transfer to Ota, a well-preserved Corsican village.
Dinner at a traditional restaurant. Overnight in a bed and breakfast.
Average walk: + and – 600 m, 4.30 hours
Sporty hike: + and – 1000 m, 7 hours

Day 3: Tra Mare e Monti – Bussaglia beach
The itinerary begins in front of the Gulf of Porto, where the sea breeze mixes with the scents of the maquis. It then zigzags up the narrow gorges of the Vitrone, beautifully carved out of red granite. It then reaches a large plateau that was once cultivated, as evidenced by the old chestnut grove and the old drying kiln that can still be seen. Large flat stones form a picnic area with a view of the sea. The descent to the village takes you through dense heather and arbutus scrub.
Dinner and night in a ★★★ hotel on the beach of Bussaglia.
Average walk: +350 m and -650 m, 4 hours
Sporty hike: + 780 m and – 1080 m, 6 hours

Day 4: Sentier des douaniers – Gradelle beach
This wonderful hike, starting from Porto Vecchio, will allow you to admire numerous coves, always surrounded by lush vegetation and multicoloured rocks, red, black, grey and white. The path winds along the rugged coastline, then dives into a cove by the sea. It then climbs along the coast as close as possible to Gratelle beach, where you will have dinner and spend the night in a bungalow.
In summer, the itinerary is slightly modified to stay overnight in Curzu.
Moderate walk: + and – 410m, 4 hours.
Sporty hike: + and – 750m, 5.30 hours

Day 5: Postman’s path – Gulf of Girolata
A new stage with views of the rugged coastline of the Scandola nature reserve. It continues along the coastal path known as the “Postman’s Path” and ends with extraordinary views over the Gulf of Girolata. This village is a small corner of paradise. As there are no vehicles, it can only be reached on foot or by boat.
Dinner in a restaurant on the beach, night in a bungalow.
Average hike: +400m and -400m, 4.30 hours
Difficult hike: +650m and -650m, 6 hours

Day 6. Scandola Nature Reserve – Calvi Citadel
The trail climbs above the Scandola Nature Reserve, a mountainous peninsula surrounded by rhyolite cliffs and inhabited by cormorants, ospreys and wild goats. From the Fuata Pass you can choose between two routes. The traditional Mare e Monti route follows the ridges, while an old footpath leads to the sheepfolds of Focolara before reaching the Corsican village of Galeria.
Transfer by taxi to Calvi. Evening in the heart of the Genoese town, whose citadel overlooks the immense fine sandy beach lined with pine trees.
Dinner not included. Night in a ★★ hotel.
Walk along the ridges: +780m and -750m, 6 hours.
Walk over Focolaro: + 680m and – 650m, 5.30 hours

Day 7 Morning in Calvi – end of the trip
A delicious breakfast awaits you in Calvi before your journey ends. Departure by train to Ajaccio or Bastia.