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Corsica walking holiday : Calvi, short & sweet
    • France - Corsica
    • 4 days
    • Walking
    • Self-guided
      • From April to October
    • 2 - 10 travellers
      • Simple
      • Comfort
      • Charming
      • Superior
      • Trip code : C1137
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About the Corsica walking holiday : Calvi, short & sweet trip

About your walking trip in Corsica -- texte a re-travailler 

Corsica island has been part of France for over 200 years, a mountain literally in the Mediterranean Sea, from its jagged coastline and sandy beaches to the serrated rocky summits that soar into and above the clouds, and everything in between, the landscapes are as sumptuous as they are contrasting.

We've designed the best self guided Corsica walking holiday, with the best hikes and great places to stay in Corsica between Calvi by the sea and Corte in the mountains 

You venture into the heart of it all and immerse yourself in the remote and wild landscapes of Corsica. We have handpicked some of the most beautiful coastal and mountain walks with a moderate level of difficulty.
Mountainous peaks, turquoise seas, varied terrain, plus of course a blissful Mediterranean climate all make for a real walking adventure and the ideal escape in Corsica !

Highlights of the tour -- a re-travailler

  • Coastal walk to the Revellata lighthouse, admiring the turquoise sea
  • Swimming opportunities on sandy secluded beaches
  • The best places and the best hikes in Corsica from the sandy beaches of Calvi to the wild mountain lakes of Corte



    Go Private or go guided ! Customize your holidays with a local specialist here 

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Corsica walking holiday : Calvi, short & sweet - Day By Day

Day 1 - Calvi and its citadel

  • Arrival on your own in Calvi
  • Night in Calvi

  • We recommend :
    . Have an extra night in Calvi and explore its beautiful citadel perched on a rocky spur and its pretty cobbled streets. You will enjoy the great views of the coast and the beaches nearby. A great combination of culture, traditions and beaches ! 

  • ACCESS to Calvi  
    . Airport  : regular flights to Corsica and also low-cost airlines sometimes from Paris , Nice or Marseille  
    . Corsica ferry : regular ferry from Nice and Marseille
    . Train : trains from Bastia and Ajaccio. Link for the schedules   

Day 2 - Revellata lighthouse walking day

  • Walk - Calvi > Revelata lighthouse > Calvi 
    4 to 5 hours  - 15km / 9.3 miles - Ascent: +220 m / Descent: -220 m
  • The walk : Moderate loop walk to the Revellata lighthouse. There are some rocky sections and you may need to use a carefully placed hand or two as you negotiate the jagged coastline path. 
  • Today’s walk takes you along the "Sentier du Littoral", the path set along the bar rock and follows the jagged coastline.  You discover the peninsula and its secluded little beaches perfect for a swim. You return to this same spot after completing the loop around the Revellata. From the Revellata Lighthouse you will be able to enjoy the Mediterranean and surrounding mountains. Return to Calvi along a path on the top of the peninsula.
  • Night in Calvi
  • MEALS included: Breakfast

  • Market on the 1st and 3rd Thurday of the month. 

Day 3 - Notre Dame de Serra loop hiking day

  • Walk - Calvi > Notre Dame de Serra chapel > Calvi (3 hours - 5.6 miles).
    3 hours - 9km / 5.6 miles - Ascent: +250 m / Descent: -250 m
  • The walk : Easy to Moderate loop. The path is mostly easy underfoot with some rocky sections.
  • You leave Calvi centre by foot  and you follow a sandy and rocky path with views behind you of the bay of Calvi and climb up to "Notre Dame de Serra" chapel.  There, you enjoy the stunning views of the bay of Calvi before taking a long and winding sandy track back down to the plains and into the heart of Calvi.
  • Night in Calvi
  • MEALS included: Breakfast

  • Market in Calvi on the 1st and 3rd Thurday of the month 

Day 4 - Bye bye Corsica

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    • End of the trip after breakfast. 
    • MEALS included: Breakfast

    • Market every Friday morning in Calvi

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  •   Accommodation choice :

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    • Swimming opportunities on sandy secluded beaches
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    Trip details
    Corsica walking holiday : Calvi, short & sweet
        • France - Corsica
        • 2 adults (2x270€)
        • 0 children (0x270€)
      • 4 days
      • Simple
    Total 540€
    Deposit 200€
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