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MARE A MARE SOUTH CONFORT WITH LUGGAGE TRANSFERSprice from 655 € 
Corsica - Independent walking - 7 days

The Mare a Mare South is one of the most renowned classical Corsican trekking paths taking you from one coast to another. You will feel the local vibrant atmosphere, cross villages charged with history, walk through forests aged over a hundred years… The Corsican scrub will invite you to discover its strawberry trees and fauna. You will have numerous bathing opportunities in the clear blue waters of the streams and rivers.

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Program
Day 1 From Porto Vecchio to Cartalavonu
Your walking circuit starts in Porto Vecchio. After a short taxi transfer to Alzu di Gallina you will start walking towards the mountains. Passing through the Ospedale villages you will reach Cartalavonu situated at 1020m altitude. The trail will take you through the Corsican scrub and under maritime pine trees until finally reaching the plateau of Cartalavonu.
Night in Cartalavonu.
Around 5H walking, +880m.

Day 2 From Cartalavonu to Levie
The path leads northwards, from the hamlet of Cartalavonu to the high mountain pass of Foce Alta, from where there are magnificent views over the Lake of Ospedale. After arriving at the Bocca a Mela, you will see the small villages of the Alta Rocca and the famous pink granite "needles" (or pinnacles) of Bavella. After crossing a river and walking through olive groves you will finally arrive at Levie.
Night in Levie.
Around 5H walking, +510m, -920m

Day 3 From Levie to Quenza
The village church is the starting point for today's trek. After the last house in the village the path climbs up through an oak forest full of huge blocks of granite lying on the forest floor. You will then arrive at St Laurent chapel which is close to some well known archaeological sites. The most famous of these is Cucuruzzu dating back from the Bronze Age and now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Heading in the direction of Zonza, you will finally reach the village of Quenza after crossing the Criviscia river.
Night in Quenza.
Around 4H walking.

Day 4 From Quenza to Serra di Scopamena
Quenza is famous for its church that dates back to the year 1000. A track will lead you to the hamlet of Jallicu (Ghjallicu), offering you swimming opportunities in the river Codi. You will then descend through the Corsican scrub towards the shepherds huts at Lavu Donacu before arriving at Serra di Scopamena. You will have the opportunity to visit an old chestnut mill near the river.
Night in Serra di Scopamena.
Around 4H05 walking.

Day 5 From Serra di Scopamena to Santa Lucia di Tallano
Today's walk commences through a chestnut forest and you will notice the old mill that has been restored by the Corsican Natural Park. After passing through a grove of green oaks, the path loops down to come out at a small country lane before ending at Campu. You will then climb up through the middle of oak and strawberry trees to the Col de Tavara. You will find in the village of Ste Lucie a XVth century convent and tower, a restored olive mill and an olive oil museum.
Night in Santa Lucia di Tallano.
Around 5H walking, +400m, -800m.

Day 6 From Santa Lucia di Tallano to Burgo
Passing the XIIth century Roman chapel St-Jean-Baptiste, the path descends through a forest of oak trees to the Piombatu Bridge that crosses the Rizzanese. You will head towards Fozzano, a village famous for a story from Mérimée. After which you will make your way towards Baraci, crossing the Capannajola and the Baraci river close to an old water mill.
Night in Burgo.
Around 6H walking, +675m, -1135m.

Day 7 Burgo - Propriano
Your holiday comes to an end after breakfast in Burgo. If you would like to extend your walking holiday or enjoy some time relaxing on the coast, then feel free to contact us and we will arrange it for you. Transfer to Propriano after breakfast.



From Jesper A. - 12th of August 2010
Thanks for a lovely vacation!!
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Dear Aurelia,

I am writing to say thanks for the lovely vacation (Mare a Mare south)
that you helped organize for us a couple of weeks ago. Everything
worked perfectly and we could not have been more happy with all
aspects of the vacation.

Best regards Jesper

From Andrew & Penny, UK. 8th of October 2008.
lac-corse

We returned home last night having had a varied and interesting journey from Corte: train to Bastia, ferry to Marseille, metro, train to Paris (50 minutes late that caused some concern), metro, train to London, underground, train to Cardiff, a local train to where we had left our car and then a drive home. It made us realise how easy each day on the Mare a Mare had been thanks to your good organisation. We enjoyed our holiday: the days of walking, the accomodation but above all your island and the people we met.  Thank you for looking after us and providing us with this good experience. The friends with whom we left our car were so impressed with our account that they have asked for your address with the thought that they also might do this walk through you.

Best regards from your satisfied customers,
Andrew & Penny

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Details
Starting point
Porto Vecchio.
End
Propriano.
How to get there
Possible access from Figari, Ajaccio or Bastia. Feel free to contact us to get these information.
Accommodation
In bed and breakfast
Number of people
Minimum two.
Level of difficulty
This Classical Corsican trail uses very well marked paths. From 5 to 6 walking hours per day.
Carrying
Your main bag will be transferred by vehicle, you just have to carry your personal belongings and your picnic.
Options
- Without Luggage transfer : -175€
- Maps of hike 1:25 : 24€
Included
Nights in bed and breakfast , 6 dinners, 6 breakfasts, luggage transfers, detailed route notes and maps, transfer from Porto Vecchio to Alzu di Gallina and from Burgo to Propriano.
Not included
Transfers to the meeting point and from the end point, travel insurance, site visits , optional transfers and activities, picnics (easy to find).



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