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Itinerant trek: Mare a Mare Sud

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Itinerant trek: Mare a Mare Sud

In summary

Sports

Hiking / Trekking
Duration
6 days
Level
Intermediate

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
South Corsica / Propriano
Age
From 8 - 90 years
CO₂-Emissions
75.65 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

This mid-mountain hike, accessible to all, takes you to discover one of the most emblematic regions of Corsica. Between tradition and magnificent landscapes, the route winds through the southernmost part of the island, offering a unique immersion in the heart of Alta Rocca .

Starting from the Gulf of Valinco , from the seaside town of Propriano (an hour from Ajaccio and Figari airport), you'll reach this hilly region, perched at an altitude of approximately 800 meters. Covered in dense forest , it shelters numerous typical villages with granite houses, nestled at the foot of the Bavella and Alcudina massifs (2,104 m), crossed by the legendary GR20 long-distance hiking trail. The pleasant, shaded paths offer varied hiking, far from overly rocky terrain. Each evening, you'll stop in a charming village , where you'll have the opportunity to sample local specialties and enjoy Corsican hospitality in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

The highlights

A journey from Propriano to Propriano
The sea and the mountains within easy reach
Luggage transport included

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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

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.

The expert's opinion

On the Mare a Mare Sud trail, the paths are shaded and have few stones. However, the hilly terrain requires a good level of fitness.

In figures

Hiking

Average duration/day: 5h
Average distance/day: 13 km
Average daily elevation gain: 612 m
Average daily descent: 588 m

Management

The paper roadbook contains all the information directly in your bag.

Paper Roadbook

A road book containing descriptions of the hikes. IGN 1:25,000 maps in A4 format. A 1:60,000 map of your route. A day-by-day itinerary detailing all your activities.

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Program

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Day 6

Propriano
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Check into your hotel** in the heart of the seaside resort of Propriano. Located at the head of the Gulf of Valinco, this lively town boasts numerous easily accessible beaches. We can suggest a swim at Baraci Beach, Purraja Beach, or Capu Laurosu Beach. You can also enjoy the many restaurants and bars that enliven the marina.
Day 1
Propriano - Carbini - Levie
- Transportation Car - 00h35 - 25km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Distance 12 km
- Positive elevation gain 600 m
- Negative elevation 400 m
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
The taxi will pick you up at 9:00 AM and take you to the starting point of the hike, in the heart of the Valdu Grossu forest. The trail climbs above the hamlet of Pantano and reaches a high plateau leading to the beautiful village of Carbini. Here you will rejoin the Mare a Mare Sud trail. In Carbini, you can follow in the footsteps of the Giovanalli before continuing your hike towards Levie.
Day 2
Levie - San Gavino di Carbini - Zonza
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Distance 14 km
- Positive elevation gain 590 m
- Negative elevation 510 m
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Following the orange markers of the Mare a Mare Sud trail, you will reach the Cucuruzzu and Capula sites. We invite you to visit this historical site (entrance fee required), which offers a fascinating journey through history, from prehistory to the Middle Ages. After this exploration, the trail climbs back up towards the charming village of San Gavino di Carbini, before leading you to Zonza, nestled at the foot of the majestic Bavella Needles.
Day 3
Zonza - Quenza - Ghjalicu - Aullène
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Distance 14 km
- Positive elevation gain 590 m
- Negative elevation 510 m
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
You leave the village of Zonza, which offers superb views of the Aiguilles de Bavella, and then descend into a dense forest along a pleasant path leading to the village of Quenza. From there, you follow an old shepherd's trail that climbs towards the alpine pastures and the hamlet of Ghjalicu, before reaching Aullène. Overnight in Aullène.
Day 4
Serra di Scopamena - Col de Tighjarellu - Ste Lucia de Tallano
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Distance 10 km
- Positive elevation gain 570 m
- Negative elevation 800 m
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
A long descent, winding between chestnut and oak trees, leads to the Rizzanese River and its pools. After the Tighjarellu pass, the route passes through the village of Altagene and then on to Sainte Lucie de Tallano. This region is renowned for its olive oil and mills. Overnight stay in Sainte Lucie de Tallano.
Day 5
Saint Lucy of Tallano - Fozzano - Propriano
- Transportation Car - 00h20 - 13km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Distance 12 km
- Positive elevation gain 710 m
- Negative elevation 720 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
After passing through Loreto di Tallano and the ruins of Altanaria, you'll arrive in Fozzano. There, you can admire its famous 15th-century tower and then visit the house of Colomba, the heroine of Mérimée's novel. At 3:00 PM, you'll be transferred by taxi to Propriano to avoid walking on the road.
Day 6

Accommodation

During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.

🏨 2-star hotel - Day 1

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

The starting price includes accommodation in a 4-person dormitory for nights on days 2, 4 and 5, and in a private room on days 1 and 3.

Day 1: Propriano in a double room

Day 2: Levie in a 4-bed dorm with shared bathroom - no sheets or towels

D3: Zonza in a double room

Day 4: Serra di Scopamena in a 4-bed dormitory with shared bathroom - no sheets or towels

Day 5: Sainte Lucie de Tallano, in a 4-bed dormitory with shared bathroom - no sheets or towels

For an additional fee, you can purchase a more comfortable version in a double room.

Day 1: Propriano in a double room

Day 2: Living in a double room

D3: Zonza in a double room

Day 4: Aullène in a double room

Day 5: Sainte Lucie de Tallano, in a double room

🏠 Holiday rental - Days 2, 4 to 5

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

The starting price includes accommodation in a 4-person dormitory for nights on days 2, 4 and 5, and in a private room on days 1 and 3.

Day 1: Propriano in a double room

Day 2: Levie in a 4-bed dorm with shared bathroom - no sheets or towels

D3: Zonza in a double room

Day 4: Serra di Scopamena in a 4-bed dormitory with shared bathroom - no sheets or towels

Day 5: Sainte Lucie de Tallano, in a 4-bed dormitory with shared bathroom - no sheets or towels

For an additional fee, you can purchase a more comfortable version in a double room.

Day 1: Propriano in a double room

Day 2: Living in a double room

D3: Zonza in a double room

Day 4: Aullène in a double room

Day 5: Sainte Lucie de Tallano, in a double room

🏨 3-star hotel - Day 3

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

The starting price includes accommodation in a 4-person dormitory for nights on days 2, 4 and 5, and in a private room on days 1 and 3.

Day 1: Propriano in a double room

Day 2: Levie in a 4-bed dorm with shared bathroom - no sheets or towels

D3: Zonza in a double room

Day 4: Serra di Scopamena in a 4-bed dormitory with shared bathroom - no sheets or towels

Day 5: Sainte Lucie de Tallano, in a 4-bed dormitory with shared bathroom - no sheets or towels

For an additional fee, you can purchase a more comfortable version in a double room.

Day 1: Propriano in a double room

Day 2: Living in a double room

D3: Zonza in a double room

Day 4: Aullène in a double room

Day 5: Sainte Lucie de Tallano, in a double room

Access

Departure

A votre hôtel à Propriano

Day 1

End of stay

A votre hôtel à Propriano

Day 6 - 16h00

You can take a public bus (note that there are no buses on Sundays and public holidays outside of July and August) to Ajaccio, Bonifacio or Porto-Vecchio.

Go to the starting point

Access by plane

The nearest airport isAéroport de Figari Or Aéroport d'Ajaccio

From Ajaccio airport, a shuttle bus runs every 15 minutes to Ajaccio train station. You can also take the Eurocorse bus to Propriano – timetables are available on the website https://www.isula.corsica/VIA-STRADA-VIA-MARE-Trasporti-di-passageri_a1607.html

From Figari Airport, you can take a taxi to Porto-Vecchio. You can also take the Eurocorse bus to Propriano – find the timetable on the website https://www.isula.corsica/VIA-STRADA-VIA-MARE-Trasporti-di-passageri_a1607.html

Access by boat

Take the boat toProprianoOrAjaccio

From Ajaccio, you can take the Eurocorse bus to Propriano - find the timetable on the website https://www.isula.corsica/VIA-STRADA-VIA-MARE-Trasporti-di-passageri_a1607.html

From Porto-Vecchio, you can take the Eurocorse bus to Propriano - find the timetable on the website https://www.isula.corsica/VIA-STRADA-VIA-MARE-Trasporti-di-passageri_a1607.html

Price details

The price includes

Shared dormitory accommodation
Dinners on Day 2, Day 4 and Day 5
The local transfers necessary for the smooth running of the program
Luggage transport
The travel file with IGN maps
A travel diary

The price does not include

Transportation to the departure point of the trip
Lunches/picnics on Day 1 and Day 3
Drinks
Site visits
Insurance
Application fees

Options

Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities

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Jean-Yves

september 2025

Translated from French

Trekking Mare a Mare Sud is OK. Contrary to what is said, it is not suitable for everyone. A minimum level of specific physical preparation is required.

Published on 15/09/2025

Eric

june 2025

Translated from French

Superb experience, pleasant yet demanding routes, very interesting and authentic stopover points (comfort package)

Published on 11/07/2025

Chrystel

june 2025

Translated from French

Everything was great: the route, the accommodation, the welcome; just the breakfast times could be earlier to encourage departures in the cool of the morning… 😊

Published on 24/06/2025

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Itinerant trek: Mare a Mare Sud