Corsica. Mare to Mare (North)

From San-Nicolao (Upper-Corsica) to Cargese (South-Corsica)

Starting from San-Nicolao, the trail winds through the dense chestnut groves of the Castagniccia, a land steeped in history and resistance, passing through Pianellu and Alando where Romanesque chapels and convents tell the story of island piety. The heart of the route beats in Corte, the historical and cultural capital, dominated by its citadel perched atop a granite outcrop. Climbing towards Lozzi, at the foot of Monte Cinto, and crossing the Niolu region via Casamaccioli, hikers discover a raw, pastoral landscape, its rhythm dictated by transhumance and snow-capped peaks. The descent then begins towards the Golo Valley, before crossing the Vergio Pass to reach Evisa, nestled between Corsican pine forests and ancient chestnut trees. The landscape then changes dramatically: the red rocks of the calanques appear on the horizon as you pass through Marignana. The path finally descends towards Cargèse, the "Greek city" with its two churches.

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(North) From San-Nicolao (Upper-Corsica) to Cargese (South-Corsica) 1

(North) From San-Nicolao (Upper-Corsica) to Cargese (South-Corsica) 2

(North) From San-Nicolao (Upper-Corsica) to Cargese (South-Corsica) 3 Randonnee autour de la vallee de l'Ain au Pays de C4erdon (Ain)

Distance: 139km, Elevation maximum: 1592m, Elevation minimum: 4m, Elevation gain uphill: 7739m
IGN Maps: 4349OT - VESCOVATO / CASTAGNICCA. 4351OT - CERVIONE / PNR DE LA CORSE. 4250OT - CORTE / MONTE-CINTO / PNR DE LA CORSE. 4251OT - MONTE-D'ORO / MONTE-ROTONDO / PNR DE LA CORSE. 4150OT - PORTO / CALANCHE DE PIANA / PNR DE LA CORSE. 4151OT - VICO / CARGESE / GOLFE DE SAGONE.

(North) From San-Nicolao (Upper-Corsica) to Cargese (South-Corsica) Transhumance

From Calenzana to Corscia (Upper-Corsica)

Mare e Monti

Mare to Mare

GR®20 Crossing Corsica

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Former holiday hotel with a garden along the Allier, L'Etoile Guest House is located in La Bastide-Puylaurent between Lozere, Ardeche, and the Cevennes in the mountains of Southern France. At the crossroads of GR®7, GR®70 Stevenson Path, GR®72, GR®700 Regordane Way, GR®470 Allier River springs and gorges, GRP® Cevenol, Ardechoise Mountains, Margeride. Numerous loop trails for hiking and one-day biking excursions. Ideal for a relaxing and hiking getaway.