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Hiking in Corsica

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Corsica (a part of France) is one of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean. I discovered it when I visited more than 10 years ago on my honeymoon and I fell in love with the stunning mountain landscapes, crystal-clear waters, and tranquil b...
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Corsica Hiking Websites

Check out these sites to help you plan your hiking adventure in Corsica, including a blog post on my own hiking trip to Corsica

 
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This site gives you all you need to plan your hiking trip to Corsica, including guidebooks, maps, apps, hiking tours, and more!
Hiking in Corsica
 
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This blog post details my hiking trip to Corsica, including which hikes we did, which ones we didn't get to, and lots of other planning tools to help you plan your own hiking trip to Corsica
Corsica Hiking: A Guide to Walking This Beautiful French Island - Where To Hike When
 
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Official website on GR20 from the French Federation of Walking (FFRandonee)
GR® 20, à travers la montagne corse

Corsica Hiking Guidebooks

I found a guidebook invaluable when I traveled to Corsica and there are many to choose from covering all the varied hikes in Corsica, from the multi-day treks like the GR20 to day hikes across the whole island. 

 
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One of the best guidebooks published on trekking the world-famous GR20, by the reputable Cicerone Guides.
Trekking the GR20 Corsica: Guidebook & Map
 
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A great guidebook for shorter treks (if you're not up for the challenge of the GR20) in Corsica. Features the Mare a Mare and Mare e Monti trails.
Short Treks on Corsica: Five Mountain & Coastal
 
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If you're looking for a guidebook for day hikes in Corsica, then this is it! We did some fantastic day hikes here, and this guidebook was invaluable during the trip.
Walking On Corsica: 25 Day Walks Book By Gillian Price, ('tp')
 
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Another great guide which includes 85 hikes, by Rother, a reputable publisher.
CORSICA, THE FINEST COASTAL AND MOUNTAIN WALKS

Corsica Guided Hiking Tours

Guided tours in Corsica are a great way to experience this island. Leave the navigation and planning to someone else so you can enjoy the magnificent views. 

 
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If you want a guide to take you on what is considered Europe's most challenging trek, then 10 Adventures is a great option. Let someone else do all the planning, while you sweat it out!
Complete GR20 Trek
 
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A less challenging tour than the GR20 (but no less beautiful), this 7 day self-guided hiking tour takes you through some of the most amazing landscapes this island has to offer.
Corsica’s Mountains and Sea Walking Tour
 
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A great day hike to Monte Ignascu near Ajacco, the capital of Corsica, along the coast in the southern part of the island.
Hiking on Monte Ignascu near Ajaccio | Manawa
 
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Follow a part of the legendary GR20 on this amazing day hike along the Vizzavona Pass in central Corsica, and see beautiful landscapes along the way.
Hiking on the Vizzavona pass, Centre Corse | Manawa
 
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The Calanques of Piana are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and you can see why when you behold the beautiful pink/red rock spires set amongst the Gulf of Porto.
Hiking in the calanques of Piana | Manawa

Corsica Trip Planning

Some great resources to help you plan your hiking trip to Corsica

 
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One of the two official apps by the French governmental cartographic service, IGN, so it's reputable! Very handy while hiking the trails in France, including in Corsica
IGN Rando - Hiking App for France
 
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Rentalcars.com is a great platform for renting a car when traveling in Corsica (France). If you're not going on a long-distance hike (staying in huts or refuges), then you will definitely need a car to get around and to and from trailheads.
Cheap Car Hire France - Rentalcars.com
 
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Stay connected (affordably!) while traveling in Corsica with Airalo. You'll want to access hiking apps and maps while driving and walking on this beautiful island, with its many roads and trails laced throughout.
France eSIM, from $4.50 USD | World’s first eSIM store · Airalo
 
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If you're staying in a hotel on Corsica, booking.com is a great platform for getting deals on hotel rooms.
Booking.com | Official site | The best hotels, flights, car rentals ...
 
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Book your flights to Corsica through Expedia, one of the best platforms for finding the best deals on flights. You will likely fly into Calvi, Ajacco or Bastia, the three biggest towns/cities in Corsica.
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