Wild and adventurous hikes in Corsica, France, with a local guide
5.0
(4)
Scale the breathtaking Corsican mountainside that’s home to wild and adventurous hikes with local UIMLA-certified guide Xavier.
Private
+1 Days
May - Oct
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- Roll with the rocky Mediterranean island of Corsica.
- Sense a supreme connection with nature among the mountains and stars.
- Take advantage of having a fully-qualified guide accompanying you.
Description
The gorgeous French island of Corsica is the fourth largest in the Mediterranean Sea and is dominated by mountains that rise out of the waters.
It presents approximately 1,000 kilometers of coastline and a large bundle of mountains to peak your natural interest.
Ancient paths pierce through the wooded slopes and stunning natural parks, which makes up around half the island.
A large massif divides the idyllic island from the northwest across to the southeast and features a collection of 120 peaks that reach beyond 2,000 meters.
The geological nature of Corsica creates the perfect island paradise for wild hiking adventures.
Experience the Corsican mountains and return to nature, living among the colorful and dramatic terrain. Sleep under the stars guarded by high cliffs, dotted by ancient villages, with the soundtrack of the crashing Mediterranean waves.
Explore the wild side of Corsica with its rolling granite mountains, scrubby underbrush, and lush vegetation. And together with me and my experience of the region, we’ll reach the more secretive spots hidden to most hikers.
We’ll create an itinerary that is tailor-made to your own level of ability and wishes, which will be simple to design given the endless possibilities on the island.
Get in touch now to reserve your place on the majestic Mediterranean island of Corsica for a 1+day wild and adventurous hike.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
- Transportation start and back
- Mountain guide expenses
Meeting point
Equipment you will need to bring
Water bottle
Backpack
Sunglasses
About the guide
Xavier
5.0
(4)
Mountain Leader
I consider myself a man of many facets, and Corsica sparked in me my most adventurous side
I've fallen in love with its massif and it became obvious that sharing my roamings through the wildest locations of the "island of beauty" is part of what I need for my personal balance and is an endless reward.
A qualified International Mountain Leader (IML) for 5 years, I spend most of my free time hiking with my Border-Collie Hendrix, the nicest dog you'll ever find;). I fancy wild and adventurous but "time-relaxed" hikings : the mountains are an unbelievable experience, and I intend to get the most out of them (and hopefully share it with you)!
I've got some experience with disabilities and mountaineering and really love these kind of challenges. I am a certified Cimgo pilot and would be very glad to help people with disbilities discover this unique tool!
When I'm not in the mountains, I cultivate my other facets. During the winter, I'm a carpenter and all year round I'm trying my best to build a better world. Consequently I'm always aiming to provide you with fresh and organic products from small local farmers.
I am really looking forward to hearing about your expectations and help you build the Corsican hiking project that will suit you perfectly!
Languages
French | English
Certificates
UIMLA
What people are saying about this trip
Morten
Xavier was an amazing guide and took us (a group of five relatively experienced hikers) to places on Corsica we wouldn't have found on our own. He was good at setting an appropriate pace, picking the right level of challenges, fluent in English, knowledgeable about Corsica, service-minded and generally just very good company.
Ashley
Travelling through the Corsican mountains with Xavier and Hendrix, his four legged friend, was a trip we will never forget. Xavier is a brilliant guide, easy to spend time and very knowledgable, we immediately felt relaxed in his company. We worked hard, saw beautiful and remote spots, swam in rivers and enjoyed the delicious local, organic food and wine that Xavier kindly carried along for our journey. It was a unique experience and we really enjoyed sharing it with both Xavier and Hendrix. We are always thinking of when we can next go back!
Caroline
Randonnée magnifique à travers le paysage corse. Xavier en sait beaucoup sur la culture et la nature corses. Une pause magnifique dans une bergerie avec des chants. En tout cas, une super excursion et un super guide à recommander.
Charles
Excellent guide excellent experience. Beautiful landscape wonderful lunch and we learned a lot about Corsica. Hendrix is a lovely dog!
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