Snowshoeing in Corsica, 7 days around Vizzavona

From the Ajaccio airport we’ll travel to Capitello Beach where we’ll enjoy a picnic at the beach or have lunch in a small brewery.

We’ll explore the Val d’Ese ski resort located at 1,600 meters above sea level, on Piano d’Ese, between the valleys of Prunelli and Taravo. There,  we’ll snowshoe all the way to Foce d’Astre hut and marvel at the unique views of the Marmano forest (+/- 200 to 300m / 2 to 3 hours ride).

We’ll transfer to the Vizzavona pass and walk through the magnificent beech forests.

We’ll go back to our B&B and before dinner, participants will learn about the activities we’ll be doing on the following days. Also, participants will learn about safety instructions.

Overnight in Vizzavona.

Every morning, breakfast is served from 7h to 8h.

We’ll enjoy our first snowshoeing course in the morning.

After lunch we’ll do an afternoon hike and discover the Vizzavona forest by following the trail located at Monte d’Oru and the Southwell cave.

(2 to 3 walk +/- 300m)

We’ll enjoy our second snowshoeing course in the morning. And after lunch we’ll discover the summits surrounding the famous Col de Vizzavona.

(+/- 250 to 550m – 2 to 4 hours walk and we’ll can ascend the Ceppu summit).

In the morning

Afternoon hike around the Richjusa Canyon or over the  Venaco village.

Hiking during the day where we’ll learn about the environment’s rich flora and fauna.

We will take the GR20 to Bocca Palmente or Punta I Zorpi and enjoy a picnic near the sheepfolds of Alzetu.

We’ll return by the path of the lost woman (+/- 700 to 1050m – 5 to 8 hours of walking depending on the weather and group’s level).

Snowshoeing course during the morning and during the afternoon, we’ll go from Col de Vizzavona, winding up to the sheepfolds of I Pozzi, climb to the Madonuccia and overlook at the beautiful valleys.

We’ll return through the trail of the lost woman (+/- 400 to 600m / 4 to 6h).

Free during the evening.

We’ll enjoy our last hike during the afternoon around Manganellu where we’ll marvel at its waterfalls and rivers.

10:30 am at the Ajaccio airport.