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CORSE-DU-SUD: CORSICAN MOUNTAINS AND GULF HERITAGE

Granite cliffs loom white and dramatic, peaks pierce the sky, the Mediterranean shimmers. Corsica is spectacular heritage.

≈ 10
Days
256
Km
9
Stops
📖 5 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Discover Ajaccio and Napoleon's house, Sartène the most Corsican of Corsican towns, Bonifacio perched on its cliffs, Porto-Vecchio beaches, Piana calanques and Greek village Cargèse. Corse-du-Sud, spectacular mountains and gulfs.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Ajaccio

napoleon heritage city glow

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Day 1
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Discover

1
Bonaparte House.
2
Fesch Museum.
3
Genoese tower.
4
"Most Corsican of Corsican towns".
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Activities

→
Beaches (Ricanto).
→
Corsican gastronomy.
→
View over the Gulf of Ajaccio.
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Next stop
Distance: 9.9 km
Travel time: 20min
2
Day

Porticcio

beach resort charm spread

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Day 2
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Discover

1
Museum of Prehistory.
2
Fortified upper town.
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Activities

→
Boat excursion to Bonifacio.
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Catenacciu Procession (Good Friday).
→
Megalithic sites (Filitosa).
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Next stop
Distance: 31.5 km
Travel time: 1h03
3
Day

Propriano

southern port anchor town

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Day 3
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Discover

1
Cliffs.
2
King of Aragon's Staircase.
3
Harbor.
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Activities

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Boat to the caves and Lavezzi islands.
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Beaches (Palombaggia).
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Next stop
Distance: 10.7 km
Travel time: 21min
4
Day

Sartene

stone village majesty tower

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Day 4
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Discover

1
Marina.
2
Ospédale Forest.
3
Bavella Needles.
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Activities

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Santa Giulia).
→
Swimming in natural pools.
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Next stop
Distance: 39.3 km
Travel time: 1h19
5
Day

Bonifacio

limestone cliff crown high

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Day 5
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Discover

1
Piana Calanques (UNESCO).
2
Two churches (Greek and Latin).
3
King of Aragon's Staircase.
4
Harbor.
🎯

Activities

→
Boat in the calanques.
→
Sunsets.
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Next stop
Distance: 32 km
Travel time: 1h04
6
Day

Porto Vecchio

coast resort glow charm

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Day 6
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Discover

1
Citadel.
2
Old town.
3
Marina.
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Activities

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Greek heritage.
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Santa Giulia).
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Water sports.
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Next stop
Distance: 25.9 km
Travel time: 52min
7
Day

Zonza

red rock formation glow

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Day 7
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Discover

1
Mountain village.
2
Ospédale Forest.
3
Bavella Needles.
🎯

Activities

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Hiking.
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Canyoning.
→
Swimming in natural pools.
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Next stop
Distance: 91.1 km
Travel time: 1h31
8
Day

Piana

greek village charm spread

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6 photos
Day 8
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Discover

1
Piana Calanques (UNESCO).
2
Village.
3
Church.
🎯

Activities

→
Hiking.
→
Boat in the calanques.
→
Sunsets.
🚗
Next stop
Distance: 15.4 km
Travel time: 31min
9
Day

Cargese

greek village charm spread

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Day 9
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Discover

1
Two churches (Greek and Latin).
2
Port.
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Activities

→
Beaches.
→
Diving.
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Greek heritage.

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What weather should you expect?

Spring (April-June): Perfect weather, blooming countryside, ideal for all regions, moderate crowds, excellent value, romantic atmosphere.

Summer (July-August): Warmest weather, peak tourist season, highest prices, crowded attractions, perfect for Mediterranean coast, festival season.

Fall (September-October): Harvest season, comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds, wine regions spectacular, excellent photography, good value.

Winter (November-March): Christmas markets, ski season Alps, fewer crowds, lowest prices, cozy indoor attractions, cultural experiences.

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We believe you will enjoy this itinerary best by dedicating between 8 and 12 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.

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