Sports Week in Northern Corsica -

Sports Week in Northern Corsica

7 Days | Skiing & Adventure

Corsica absolutely deserves the epithet “Isle of Beauty”.

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Corsica absolutely deserves the epithet “Isle of Beauty”. Enjoy a holiday in a sport-idyllic setting... an exciting and sporty adventure in which you will be strolling along with quaint mountain villages, medieval citadels, and picturesque port cities. Disconnect on dreamy, white, sandy beaches with turquoise waters, and all the mythical spots for sailing, snorkeling, or braving the 120-mile (200km) GR20 hiking trail.

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Day 1: Bastia - L'île Rousse

Pick-Up Rental Car

Upon your arrival, a rental car will be at your disposal for the length of your stay (7 days). Thus, you can move freely and comfortably. On the day of departure, you will drop off the vehicle.

Arrival at Bastia, the dynamic Port Town

The dynamic city of Bastia remains lively year-round and offers a wonderful welcome to Corsica. While it may not have the relaxed charm of its long-term rival Ajaccio and is home to fewer people, it’s much larger to stroll around and has the feel of a genuine lived-in city that refuses to sell its soul just to please the tourists.

Bastia’s historic core consists of two distinct neighborhoods: Terra Vecchia, surrounding the small original harbor; and Terra Nova, the high-walled citadel above. Although those names mean ‘Old Land’ and ‘New Land’, the hilltop fortress is actually much older, built from the 15th century onwards as the stronghold of Bastia’s Genoese overlords. What’s now the Terra Vecchia replaced the tiny fishing village below with a tangle of alleyways, an ensemble of splendidly top-heavy tenement blocks, and some fine churches.

You may want to browse around the abundant colorful markets where cheeses, fish, seafood, cold cuts, honey, olives, wine, and many other regional delicatessens are praised with the typical Corsican loquaciousness.

Make your way independently to l’Ile Rousse (about 2 hours drive)

Night and breakfast in a superior room with a sea view at a 4-star hotel on the seafront in L’Ile-Rousse

Boat in the beach of Bastia, France

Day 2: Belgodère - L'île Rousse

Guided sea kayak tour

A beautiful half-day walk with our instructor from Lozari beach. To the rhythm of your paddle, float and relax on the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean! 2 different tours are possible depending on the wind direction:

– The gates of the Agriate Desert: walk along sumptuous cliffs towards this protected natural site

– Off Ile-Rousse: a more coastal route to the red islands with a magnificent Genoese tour on the horizon

Night and breakfast in a superior room with a sea view at a 4-star hotel on the seafront in L’Ile-Rousse

kayak trip in the calanques national park mediterranean, beach, france

Day 3: Saint-Florent- L'île Rousse

Individual Hike along the Path “Sentier des Douaniers“(Cap Corse)

Follow the track of the former customer officers on the “Sentier des Douanier” which will lead you past the old Genoese tower Santa Maria and the impressive rocks overhanging the blue sea. This is a relaxing and easy walk for those who want to soak up the pure sea breeze and marvel at the beautiful scenery!

You will be accompanied by an English and French-speaking official tour guide.

Night and breakfast in a superior room with a sea view at a 4-star hotel on the seafront in L’Ile-Rousse

Day 4: Venaco

Check out of your hotel and make your way to Ponte Leccia (about 1-hour drive)

Canyon tour in Ponte Leccia (half-day activity)

This is an exciting and sporty adventure together with family or friends. In a playful way, you will discover untouched nature. Your qualified guide will always respect your personal wishes, if you want to miss out on an obstacle, don’t worry!

Take your equipment to the agency in Ponte Leccia. Then, reach the beginning of the activity with your own vehicle (20 minutes drive). Before beginning the activity, a certified guide will brief you about the security and make sure you have all the information to enjoy your activity (about 15 minutes). The activity is about 2 hours, with an addition of 20 minutes walk before or after the descent. Then, you’ll go back to your vehicle and bring the equipment back to the agency (20 minutes drive)

Overnight stay including breakfast in a charming 4-star hotel on the bank of the river Veechju in Venaco.

Day 5: Corte

Guided hiking tour to the Gorges of Tavignano, followed by a visit to Corte

Today you will walk towards the Gorges of Tavignano, west of Corte, where you will have the chance to go for a swim in the Tavignano river and gaze at the amazing mountain landscape.

Then you will return to the small village of Corte where you can visit the quaint fortress, the panoramic lookout, the Saint Croix chapel, the church, and the Corsica museum at the end of your tour.

You will be accompanied by an English-speaking qualified mountain tour guide.

Overnight stay including breakfast in a charming 4-star hotel on the bank of the river Veechju in Venaco.

Day 6: Erbalunga

Check out of your hotel and make your way to Ponte Leccia (about 45 minutes drive)

Via Ferrata – Intermediate path next to Ponte Leccia

Win in verticality and stretch your limits on this course drawn on the ridge. A series of obstacles (inverted ladders, bridges, and hanging trunks) promise you beautiful sensations! Keep on doing your adventure with the Tyrotrekking® with a series of 7 giant zip lines that will take your breath away!

2 tracks you can choose from:

. Sensation course via Ferrata + Tyrotrekking®, ascent via Ferrata, and downhill zip-line

. Sensations Tyrotrekking® course (7 giant zip lines), ascent and descent in zip lines PA

Take your equipment to the agency in Ponte Leccia. Then, reach the Asco Vallée Aventure Park with your vehicle (20 minutes drive). At the park, a certified guide will join you and brief you on terms of security and make sure you have all the information to enjoy your activity. Then the track will take you between 2 hours and 3 hours to complete, according to your rhythm. The guide will accompany you through the track. Then, you’ll go back to your vehicle and bring the equipment back to the agency (20 minutes drive)

At the end of the activity, make your way to Erbalunga (Bastia region) – about 1 hour and 30 minutes drive

Overnight stay and breakfast at a beautiful 4-star hotel in the region of Bastia

Tyrotrekking Via Ferrata

Day 7: Bastia

Drop off Your Car Before Heading Home

Return your rental vehicle prior to boarding your onward flight or ferry.

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About This Trip:

    • Enjoy 24/7 English-spoken telephone assistance while traveling
    • This itinerary includes transport, activities, guides, accommodations with breakfasts, and other listed services
    • Price is in USD per person, assuming double occupancy. Note that prices and availability are subject to change.

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