The 5 Best Family Hikes in Corsica
Having explored more than a hundred trails in Corsica, I have selected five family hikes for you. Each route showcases the wonders of the 'Isle of Beauty', from vertiginous peaks and authentic villages to coves with turquoise waters.
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1. Capo Rosso
Région : Northwest
Difficulty : Moderate
This hike, the longest on the list, takes you to the westernmost point of Corsica, Capo Rosso. At the top of the cape stands the Genoese tower of Turghiu, offering magnificent views of the gulfs of Porto and Sagone, the creeks of Piana, as well as the highest Corsican massifs.
2. Sentier des Bruzzi
Région : Soutwest
Difficulty : Easy
Discover this magnificent hike that will take you along the coastline, from cove to cove. You will be amazed by the diversity of the tafoni, these evocatively shaped granite formations eroded by the wind. You will also have the opportunity to relax on the fine sandy beaches, including the famous coral beach.
3. Coscione plateau
Région : Southeast
Difficulty : Easy
The Coscione plateau is a very special place in the Corsican mountains. Unlike the usual hiking trails, which are often dry and rocky, this excursion across the Coscione plateau immerses you in a lush landscape, dotted with streams and relatively flat. You will come across horses, cows and pigs, roaming peacefully in the heart of this unspoilt nature.
4. Monacia d'Aullène
Région : Southwest
Difficulty : Easy
This walk along the Monacia d'Aullène heritage trail will take you back in time to the Mesolithic era. You will discover the fascinating orii, troglodyte shelters nestled in the tafoni, cavities carved out of the rock by wind erosion. Used at different times as dwellings, storehouses or burial sites, these sites bear witness to a rich historical and cultural past.
5. Ruines d'Occi
Région : Northwest
Difficulty : Easy
Follow in the footsteps of the past by exploring the abandoned village of Occi, which dominates the village of Lumio and dates back to the 14th century. This walk also offers breathtaking views of the Gulf of Calvi, the bay of Algajo and the marina of Sant'Ambrogio.
Corsica is full of wonderful family walks. Have a look at the following hiking sheets, that might be perfect for you: Radule waterfall, Aitone waterfalls, Piscia di Gallu waterfall, Trou de la bombe, Pigna - Sant'Antonino, etc.