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Walking... In Company
Our friends at Corsica in Company offer a range of guided walks across
a variety of terrains, designed to give you a taste of Corsica's rich diversity. All walks are suitable for adults
of all ages and of reasonable fitness (regular walker rather than serious hiker) equivalent to the Ramblers Association
rating of D to D+, so moderate terrain with some energetic passages. We may vary the itinerary depending on overall
group ability and weather conditions.
Each day, except your arrival/departure day and your free day, you will
make a minibus trip then a guided walk of about 4 to 6 hours with a picnic lunch. You normally stop at a place
of cultural interest such as an olive mill, a Genoese bridge, a prehistoric monument, a vineyard or maybe just
for a bit of shopping, before returning to your accommodation in the late afternoon. In the evenings you will enjoy
a relaxed and convivial meal of local dishes and wine in a variety of local restaurants and auberges.
PRICES 2006
- prices shown are per week
| TOUR DATES |
Price per person
(no single supplement)
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| 7 - 14 May |
£450
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Bookings and further information: e-mail: simon.snell@libertysurf.fr or
phone 0033 495 243342. For your convenience, payments for this
property can be made in sterling.
Prices include:
- Daily guided walks except on arrival/departure days and one free day.
- Cabin accommodation
- All food as specified on the tour information sheet.
- Group guide or tutor services.
- Minibus excursions
- Transfers to/from Figari airport for designated UK charter flights arriving
on Sundays only.
- (Please ask for a quotation if you require other days, times or collection
points)
Prices do not include:
- Flights (We can arrange these for you at discounted rates - please visit
the FLIGHTS page)
- Insurance this is essential and you will need to provide details
to participate.
- Extra food & drinks, spending money
- Optional excursions & free day extra activities
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A typical week...
A typical week normally includes a walk along the Campomoro coastal path
with its extraordinary eroded rocks; the undulating heathland and woods of the Alta Rocca; the summit of Monte
San Petru (alt. 1400 metres) with far reaching views to Ajaccio and Sardinia; the stunning craggy landscape and
pine forests of the Col de Bavella and the imposing limestone cliffs that overlook the natural harbour of Bonifacio.
Each day, except for your arrival/departure day and your free day, you will take a minibus trip and a guided walk
of about 4 to 6 hours, with a picnic lunch. You will normally stop at a place of cultural interest such as an olive
mill, a Genoese bridge, a prehistoric monument, a vineyard or maybe just for a bit of shopping, before returning
to Pratu in the late afternoon. In the evenings you will be taken to a variety of local restaurants or auberges
to enjoy a relaxed and convivial meal of local dishes and wine. (The itinerary may vary depending on overall group
ability and weather conditions).
The countryside is home to the mouflon (wild mountain sheep) and also
to a number of endemic species such as the swallow-tail butterfly, fire salamander and of course the ubiquitous
sanglier (wild boar). As well as its range of indiginous birdlife, Corsica is also host to many migratory species,
including unusual visitors. Chough, red kite, buzzard, raven, crossbills, nuthatch, lammergeier and many types
of eagle range across the mountains, whilst great spotted woodpecker, cirl bunting, citril finch, wren, hawfinch,
Sardinian warbler and wryneck are some of the many species found in the Taravo Valley.
Corsica's national park, the Parc Naturel Regional de la Corse (PNRC)
covers about a third of the island and was created in 1972. The mountainous Alta Rocca region of the park borders
the beautiful Taravo Valley and can be easily reached from our accommodation.
The local footpaths at Pratu, part of an extensive network used in traditional shepherding, will take you through
woodlands of holm and cork oaks, fig, ancient olive groves, gurgling streams and crumbling stone terraces. Plants
seen here include cystus, cyclamen (spring and autumn varieties), wood anemone, asphodels, fragrant clematis, wild
asparagus, 'friar's cowl', plus several types of orchid, lily, broomrape and stonecrop.
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For more information about Petreto Bicchisano and the
Valinco, click HERE
For general information about Corsica, or other regions, click HERE
For a detailed map of Corsica, click HERE
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Beach ..........................
Shops/Restaurants ......
Area / Airport ...............
Linen ...........................
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Yes, large overground hot-tub style
23km
Petreto Bicchisano, 2km
South - Figari or Ajaccio
Included
SUNDAYS |
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Other Activities... In Company
Corsica lends itself perfectly to all sorts of special interest holidays.
If you are interested in something specific but aren't sure if it's possible, please do email us and we'll research
it for you. Alternatively, click on one of the links below to register your interest and we'll keep you posted!
Bonnes Vacances!
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