• Itinerant trek: Mare a Mare Nord
  • Itinerant trek: Mare a Mare Nord
  • Itinerant trek: Mare a Mare Nord
  • Itinerant trek: Mare a Mare Nord
  • Itinerant trek: Mare a Mare Nord
  • Itinerant trek: Mare a Mare Nord
  • Itinerant trek: Mare a Mare Nord Christine - verified review - august 2025
Haute-Corse

Itinerant trek: Mare a Mare Nord

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In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking
  • Duration
    6 days
  • Level
    Confirmed

    Levels

    Hiking / Trekking
    Beginner
    For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
    Intermediate
    For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
    Confirmed
    For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
    Advanced
    For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
    Expert
    For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
  • Destination
    Corsica / Haute-Corse
  • Age
    From the age of 18
  • CO₂-Emissions
    67.57 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This personalized stay offers you the opportunity to experience a sporting adventure with an organization tailored to your needs.
    Type of stay
    Independent traveler
A minimum of 2 people (including at least 1 adult) are required to book this stay.
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In a few words

From the mountains to the sea, we offer a diverse exploration of Corsica through fabulous sites such as the Niolu Valley, the Aïtone Forest, the village of Evisa, the Spelunca Gorge, and the village of Ota, not forgetting the magnificent Calanques of Piana! You'll begin with your head in the mountains and end with your feet in the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean. Your itinerary takes place in the northwest of the island. In its mountainous section, near Calacuccia, the trail alternates between pastoral areas with vast pastures and forests of beech, chestnut, and Corsican pine. During this hike, you'll enjoy a varied discovery of Corsica. The highlight is the Gulf of Porto with its deep blue waters and the famous Calanques of Piana, an incredible jumble of red granite needles, peaks, and ridges.

The highlights

  • The Calanques of Piana, the gorges of Spelunca, the Gulf of Porto
  • A beautiful journey from the mountains to the sea
  • Start of stay from Ajaccio, Bastia or Calvi
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Confirmed

Levels

Hiking / Trekking
Beginner
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
Intermediate
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
Confirmed
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
Advanced
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Expert
For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.

In figures

Hiking

  • Average duration/day: 4h
  • Average distance/day: 9 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 479 m
  • Average daily descent: 497 m

Management

The paper roadbook contains all the information directly in your bag.
Paper Roadbook
Before your departure, you will receive a roadbook containing: a day-by-day description of the stages, copies of the maps, a list of accommodations, a luggage route sheet and luggage tags, and the IGN map(s). You will also be able to access the roadbook digitally via the app.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
  • map

    Corte

    • Activity Hiking
    • Duration of the activity 1h
    • Distance 4 km
    • Positive elevation gain 50 m
    • Negative elevation 50 m
    • Accommodation 2-star hotel
    • Breakfast included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner not included

    Travel from your accommodation in the center of the island to Corte, the historical capital of Corsica (accessible by train from Ajaccio, Bastia, or Calvi). After settling into your accommodation, wander through the narrow streets where past and present intertwine, admiring its old stone houses, citadel, craft workshops, anthropology museum, university, and more. We offer this exploration through our app.

    Day 1

Note

Return by bus possible from Piana to Ajaccio on Day 7.

Buses do not run on Sundays and public holidays outside of July and August.

Avoid leaving Corte on a Saturday. For groups (6 people or more), we recommend arranging a private transfer.

Accommodation

During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.
🏨 2-star hotel - Days 1 to 3, 5

During this trek, you will sleep in several establishments with breakfast included:

  • Day 1 Corte: in a double room - 2* hotel - hot showers
  • Day 2 Calacuccia: in a double room - 3* hotel - hot showers
  • Days 3 and 4 Evisa: in a double room - 3* hotel with unheated swimming pool - hot showers
  • Day 4 Porto: in a double room - 3* hotel with swimming pool - hot showers
  • Day 5: Piana: in a double room - 2* hotel - hot showers

🏨 3-star hotel - Day 4

During this trek, you will sleep in several establishments with breakfast included:

  • Day 1 Corte: in a double room - 2* hotel - hot showers
  • Day 2 Calacuccia: in a double room - 3* hotel - hot showers
  • Days 3 and 4 Evisa: in a double room - 3* hotel with unheated swimming pool - hot showers
  • Day 4 Porto: in a double room - 3* hotel with swimming pool - hot showers
  • Day 5: Piana: in a double room - 2* hotel - hot showers

Access

Departure
Corte
Day 1 : 09h00
End of stay
Piana, France
Day 6 - 10h00

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Corte

Accessible by train from Ajaccio, Bastia, or Calvi. Trains run every day of the year, with an average of two trains in the morning and afternoon on the Ajaccio-Bastia line: https://cf-corse.corsica/horaires/

Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

Price details

The price includes

  1. 6 nights in a 2* hotel
  2. 6 breakfasts
  3. 2 dinners (Days 2 and 3)
  4. Luggage transport
  5. The roadbook (topo-guide + maps)
  6. Our partner's app

The price does not include

  1. Local transfers, including the Ajaccio, Bastia or Calvi/Corte train transfer on Day 1 (€12) and the Piana to Ajaccio train transfer on Day 7 (€15)
  2. Dinners on days 1, 5 and 6
  3. Lunchtime meals
  4. Drinks
  5. Transportation to the starting point of the stay
  6. Insurance
  7. Application fees

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities

Specifics

Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).


In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.

It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.


ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.

Equipment

Equipment to bring

    • A pouch to wear around your neck or on your belt for your passport and/or identity card, your driving licence, your vaccination record, your European Health Insurance Card, your travel insurance leaflet, your currency, your credit card and your personal papers.
    • Medium-sized plastic container with plastic cutlery for transporting salads
    • Plastic bags to ensure your belongings, cameras and clothes are watertight
    • Dirty laundry bag
    • Notepad and pen, book, deck of cards
    • Walking sticks
    • Pair of binoculars
    • Camera
    • Fins, mask and snorkel
    • Mobile phone
    • Toiletry bag
    • Bath towel
    • Pair of sunglasses
    • Sunscreen cream (face and lips)
    • Flashlight or headlamp with spare batteries
    • A 1.5L minimum water bottle, lightweight and insulated. You can also bring a 2-liter hydration bladder. The latter has the advantage of allowing direct drinking thanks to its drinking tube. You therefore don't have to take off your backpack to grab the bottle. This way you drink more regularly and in small amounts, which is recommended for proper hydration.

    Tip: Having two containers allows you to consume one while the other is being processed.

    • Pocket knife, preferably a multi-purpose one
    • Toilet paper and a lighter
    • Hygienic gel

    Clothing to bring

      • Hiking boots. They must possess three qualities: sturdiness, good foot and ankle support (high-top boots), and waterproofing. Choose boots with non-slip and relatively rigid soles, such as Vibram.
      • Lightweight shoes (tennis shoes or sandals)
      • Swimming shoes
      • Underwear. It's the first layer of insulation you'll have, so make it count! Thin technical fibers, like Carline or Polartec, are very effective, warm, flexible, comfortable, and lightweight. They dry very quickly.
      • Hiking pants
      • Shorts
      • Fleece jackets. These are durable, warm, lightweight, and quick-drying. The most suitable, well-known to mountaineers, are those made with Polartec, Carline, and Ulfrotté fibers.
      • T-shirts (technical preferred)
      • Rain cape or waterproof jacket (Gore-tex type),
      • Hat
      • Pair of gloves and hat (depending on the season),
      • Swimsuit and bath towel

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      4,5/5
      (2 reviews)
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      Christine - 60 ans

      august 2025 In a couple
      Translated from French

      We had a wonderful sporting holiday in Corsica. The partner had arranged the route, accommodations, and luggage transfers. Two drawbacks: out of six days, only two were half-board, and on the last night, we stayed in a very old hotel (still in its original state). While the retro decor might have its charm, there was only one electrical outlet in the room, a moldy shower curtain, and we were given a filthy set of three towels. Considering the price we paid, we weren't entirely satisfied.

      • Christine
      Published on 03/09/2025
      DT
      Decathlon Travel's response
      Translated from French

      Hello Christine,


      We are pleased that you enjoyed the organization and the itinerary. Regarding the half-board option, only two dinners were included. This choice allows travelers to freely enjoy the restaurants in the lively villages.

      The accommodation for the last night is a basic 2-star hotel, as mentioned on the trip page. We are sorry it did not meet your expectations and are discussing this with our partner.

      We hope that you will nevertheless retain a good memory of this experience.


      The Decathlon Travel team

      J

      Jean-Michel

      april 2024 In a couple
      Published on 21/04/2024

      They traveled with us

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      C

      Christine - 60 ans

      august 2025 In a couple
      Translated from French

      We had a wonderful sporting holiday in Corsica. The partner had arranged the route, accommodations, and luggage transfers. Two drawbacks: out of six days, only two were half-board, and on the last night, we stayed in a very old hotel (still in its original state). While the retro decor might have its charm, there was only one electrical outlet in the room, a moldy shower curtain, and we were given a filthy set of three towels. Considering the price we paid, we weren't entirely satisfied.

      • Christine
      Published on 03/09/2025
      DT
      Decathlon Travel's response
      Translated from French

      Hello Christine,


      We are pleased that you enjoyed the organization and the itinerary. Regarding the half-board option, only two dinners were included. This choice allows travelers to freely enjoy the restaurants in the lively villages.

      The accommodation for the last night is a basic 2-star hotel, as mentioned on the trip page. We are sorry it did not meet your expectations and are discussing this with our partner.

      We hope that you will nevertheless retain a good memory of this experience.


      The Decathlon Travel team

      J

      Jean-Michel

      april 2024 In a couple
      Published on 21/04/2024
      The Peter team
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      Hiking, cycling, or multi-activity holidays: traveling with our local partner means experiencing an active vacation alongside expert guides. For years, they have continuously innovated to offer a wide range of activities and a unique approach to Corsica. Blending local traditions and heritage, their expertise guarantees an authentic immersion on the Isle of Beauty. Welcome to a unique discovery of Corsican landscapes and their secrets.
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