from 465 €

The Aïtone pools, the Spelunca and the Gulf of Porto are the jewels in the crown of Corsica's west coast.

During this short break you'll discover one of the island's treasures: the Gulf of Porto with its deep blue waters and the famous Calanques de Piana, an incredible tangle of needles, peaks and ridges of red granite with typical Mediterranean vegetation. This unique place, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, amidst the scents of the maquis, with its maritime pines, arbutus, juniper and agaves, will leave you with memories of a fabulous getaway.

Highlights

Sea and Mountain
Luggage access
Point to point - 3 days walking
** or *** Hotels
Start in Evisa and end in Piana

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Duration

4 days / 3 nights

Type of holidays

Hiking-Walking

Access

Ajaccio

Level

2 - Moderate

Carrying

Without bags

Itinerary

Day 1

Start of your stay in Evisa

Check-in at your accommodation. Depending on your arrival time, you can take a walk in the Aïtone forest and swim in the natural pools.

Night

Night in Evisa

Day 2

From Evisa to Porto

The route follows the old mule track through the Spelunca gorges in the heart of a pink granite massif: a spectacular sight. It crosses the river several times on ancient Genoese bridges, passes through the typical village of Ota and reaches Porto by road.

Distance

13 km

Duration

5h30

Ascent / descent

+200 m / -1000 m

Night

Night in Porto

Day 3

From Porto to Piana

The trail leaves Porto along its pebble beach and gradually rises above the gulf, offering superb views of the Scandola reserve and Capu Ceninu. You will then arrive in the calanques of Piana, a UNESCO-listed site, shaped by erosion into astonishing forms.

Distance

12 km

Duration

5h00

Altitude

+520 m / -140 m

Night

Night in Piana

Day 4

Piana

Holiday ends after breakfast in Piana. For those wishing to stay in Piana, we suggest a swim in the Ficaghjola cove, a small cove of white sand. Surrounded by mountains, this is a very picturesque spot.

Distance

5 km

Duration

3h00

Ascent / descent

+450 m / -450 m

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

Departure on request every day from April to October. 2 persons minimum.

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

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Price includes

Half-board accommodation, luggage transport, travel dossier with A4 copies of IGN maps, walking notes and access to our guidance application.

Price does not include

Drinks, picnics, 5€ / person reservation fee, insurance, visits to sites and transfers not included in the programme, guide.

Supplements/Discounts

Supplement higher hotel category: €110/person (low season) and €145/person (high season)

Reduction: Without luggage assistance – please contact us

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 accommodation in Evisa. If you arrive by car, you can park your car at your hotel in Evisa and return by taxi at the end of your stay. Access by bus from Ajaccio, please contact us.

Ends

At your accommodation in Piana after breakfast. Return by scheduled bus from Ajaccio, please contact us.

Access

Ajaccio ferry station or airport.

Accommodation

Hotel in double/ twin rooms: 1 night in ** Hotel (Evisa) and 2 nights in *** Hotels ( Porto and Piana).
Superior category hotels available at extra cost.
Single room supplement to be requested when booking.

Meal

Continental breakfast (tea, coffee, milk, bread, butter, jam).
Evening meal, often based on local specialities, including starter, main course and dessert.

Number of participants

Reservations for minimum of 2 participants.

Level

Moderate, path with few technical difficulties

Guiding

Self-Guided Walking. We provide you with a Travel Dossier complete with A4 copies of the IGN maps and a walking guide created by our team. During your hike our 24-hour assistance service will also be able to answer all your questions and, if necessary, assist you with the smooth running of your stay.

Luggage transfers

Only your personal belongings for the day and your picnic. Luggage is transported by vehicle. If you wish to carry your own belongings (bag version), please contact us for a reduction.

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