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CORSICA : LAKES AND MOUNTAINS HORSE RIDE...

With our trail ride across the Corsican mountains, we suggest you a true expedition on the roof of Corsica !   It is the most famous and sumptuous landscapes of the Island of Beauty you are going to discover there.

RIDE ITINERARY

Day 1 - Saturday
Reception at the airport or at the port of Bastia. Transfer up to the riding school to Corte 1 hour drive from the airport, or 1h30 from the Port). Installation in the shelter. Welcoming dinner, introduction to the ride and overnight in bungalow or in cottage.

Day 2 - Sunday

We ride at the edge of the lake of Calacuccia (800 m), to go back up on the banks of Golu. In the heart of the shepherds' country, in this pond surrounded by the summits of Corsica, the valley of Niolu delivers its magnificent outlines. The forest tracks, framed by pines Lariccio will lead us to the Vergio pass (1300 m). We shall take advantage of installations of the ski resort, of its holiday cottage and its restaurant, for this first night.

Day 3 - Monday

We continue our road to approach the steep roads. The mountain offers all its magnificence. The banks of the river (1500 m) will serve us as place of rest for lunch time, with the sound of the torrent. After a good siesta we can continue our ride towards the Guagnerola pass (1800 m), on the heights we can admire the prestigious summits. After a long descent, we arrive to Puscaghia shelter (1080m) where Dumé will prepare the dinner. Night in refuge.

Day 4 - Tuesday

After a good breakfast we continue our trip on the shepherds steps, to join the ancient sheepfolds of Mazza (1200 m). Having crossed the Cuccavera pass (1600m), we shall take advantage of a small stream for our lunch stop. After lunch, we ride through the forest massif of Aîtone in the shade of the pine forest. For our evening stage we return on the installations of the ski resort.

Day 5 - Wednesday

This stage leads us on the track of the Val du Niellu round, by which we go to Saint Pierre pass (1400 m), near the lake of the Nino (1 800 m). Near the herds which graze freely, it's time to have lunch and to take a little of rest. It is by the GR20 that we shall join the refuge of Sega (1 200 m) for night.

Day 6 - Thursday
From the refuge, we ride along Tavignano river until the high pastures plateaus. We have a lunch stop around one of the numerous sheep barns. Next we join Creno lake (1300m) or Goria lake (1800m). After this beautiful day on the roof of Corsica, we enjoy a good dinner and night to la Sega refuge.

Day 7 - Friday
Departure from the refuge and ride to Arinella pass (1600m) overhanging Niolu forests. We have a picnic lunch around sheep barns and enjoy the last moments in the heart of Corsican mountains. We pass the Capizzolo mount (1400m) before to reach the riding school. Dinner and night at the riding centre.

Day 8 - Saturday
After breakfast, transfer to Bastia airport or Bastia port.

Important : The route is communicated as a rough guide and can be modified without advance notice for safety reasons, of meteorology or accessibility. However, we shall make all the necessary efforts to preserve the interest of the route if modifications must be brought.

HORSES, TACK AND RIDING EXPERIENCE

Horses

Our riding base also is a riding school, which guarantee you well trained horses. The most part of horses are robust and strong Corsican horses. Some Merens horse also are available.

Horses often are compared with sheep because of their secure feet in very uneven ground. You'll have to walk down on some hard tracks.

Tack

We use Corsican saddles, and Mac Lellan saddles. Saddlebags are provided.

Riding experience

To join this trail, you have to be comfortable at all paces in open spaces, even if the most part of the ride happens in the mountains and the principal pace is walk. We will ride about 30km a day, 5 to 6 hours in the saddle.

A good stamina is necessary. If you're more than 90kg weight, please consult us before booking.

Children are welcomed from 12 years old if accompanied by an adult, or 14 years old if alone.

The "Great crossing of the Corsican Mountains" is the most athletic trail we suggest in Corsica because of the differences in altitude. She's perfect for riders who already made a few days trail ride and not afraid by slope and the rocks !

YOUR GUIDES

Guiding

This trail is guided by an experienced and qualified guide. He leaves all year long in Corsica and knows this region better than everyone else. He'll make you discover the Island of Beauty of total safety.

Logistic

Our support vehicle will join you every evenings with your luggage and sometimes during lunch time.

Maximum luggage weight : 20kg.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation

This trail takes place in a particularly wild environment, but with comfortable accommodations in guesthouse, shelters (dormitory) except on night 7 of the Great Crossing of Corsican Mountains which could be a bivouac night. The first and last nights will be spent in bungalow or shelter/cottage in Corte.

Take your sleeping bag with you anyway.

Meals

For lunch, picnic will be taken from saddlebags. Dinners will be hot meals. You'll have the opportunity to taste local specialties (cooked pork meats, cheeses and local alcohols).

DATES AND RATES

- the trail ride as described in full board basis, including wine during meals,

- the transfers from and to Bastia airport or port at required time schedules,

- Total and unlimited financial guarantee (APS) of all payments made to us (see "why ride with us ?"),

- Protection of the French Law for travel consumers who book through French travel agencies (see "why ride with us ?").

- the transport to Bastia (contact us if you require a flight or a boat trip, and any extra stay in Corsica),

- any other service or optional visit entries, personal expenses

- tips,

- a tour to discover other regions of France before or after the trail (castle life, golf training, thalassotherapy spas...), see our "after ride proposals".

- optional insurances.

BOOKING - MORE INFORMATION

Contact Charlene, the specialist for this horse riding tour ...

GENERAL INFORMATION

Meeting point to Bastia airport or Bastia port.

Transfers are organised from the airport or the port as follow :

2 shuttles are planned and go to Port and Airport.

The first one around 10am and the second around 3.00pm.

The last day, you'll be drop back after breakfast at 9.00.

These time schedules, can be changed a little bit depending flight schedules of the riders.

HEALTH

There are no specific health formalities and emergency medical treatment is as widely available in the country.

ENTRY FORMALITIES

A valid passport is required of all foreigners entering France, except people living from a Schengen agreement country for who a valid ID card is enough.

All foreign citizens who wish to come to France must be able to present regulatory proof of the purpose of their stay, means of support and accommodation. In some cases, they need a visa to enter France. Visas must be applied for before leaving for France at a French consular office.

France is a member of European Union. No visa is required for citizens of other EU states.

No visa is required for US visitors staying less than 3 months.

Please check these informations at your local French embassy.