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Sports road trip

5 days in the mountains with 600 to 1200m of positive elevation gain

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An itinerary designed for mountain enthusiasts and those who love sporting challenges . From Monte Cinto (2706 m, the highest point in Corsica) to the Aiguilles de Bavella via Monte d'Oro, each day offers a sustained hike, between 600 and 1200 m of positive elevation gain. No need for technical equipment, but good shoes and a solid physical condition are essential. The reward: magnificent panoramas, immersion in wild nature, and friendly evenings in mountain inns or campsites.

Description

  • 4 nights/5 days (5th day = return to Losari)

  • 600 to 1200m of positive elevation gain

  • For mountain enthusiasts

  • Intermediate to advanced level

  • No equipment required (except shoes)

Day 1: Losari → Calacuccia

Hike: Monte Cinto

 

  • 6 to 9 hours round trip, D+ 1300m

  • Departure: Lozzi

  • The highest peak in Corsica (2706 m)

 

Where to eat:

 

  • E Cime Farm Inn

  • U Castellu Hostel

 

Parking/overnight:

 

  • Camping Monte Cinto

  • Bivouac possible

  • Location at a local: HomeCamper

  • Location on a local farm: Placetobee

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Adrien Lebrun

Day 2: Calacuccia → Haut Asco

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Hike: Capu Tafunatu or Capu Larghia

 

  • 5 to 8 hours round trip, 1000 m elevation gain

  • Departure: Haut Asco (GR20)

 

Where to eat:

 

  • Chalet Haut Asco Restaurant

  • Picnic option to be ordered at the E Cime hostel the day before

 

Parking/overnight:

 

  • Parking or nature area on the Asco road

  • Descent to Asco village for more comfort

  • Location at a local: HomeCamper

  • Location on a local farm: Placetobee

Pascal POGGI

Day 3: Haut Asco → Bavella

Hiking: Alpine crossing of the Aiguilles de Bavella (GR20)

 

  • 5 to 6 hours, D+ 800 m

  • Departure: Col de Bavella

 

Where to eat:

 

  • Col de Bavella Inn

 

Parking/overnight:

 

  • Bella Vista Campsite

  • Location at a local: HomeCamper

  • Location on a local farm: Placetobee

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Amélie Bertaigne

Day 4: Bavella → Vizzavona

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Hike: Monte d'Oro (2389 m)

 

  • 6 a.m. to 7 a.m., D+ 1100 m

  • Departure: Vizzavona station

 

Where to eat:

 

  • Bar-Restaurant at Vizzavona station

  • U Castellu Hostel

 

Parking/overnight:

 

  • Camping Monte d'Oro

  • Location at a local: HomeCamper

  • Location on a local farm: Placetobee

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