Few Mediterranean islands pack such diverse landscapes into such a compact space as Corsica. On this self-guided journey, you’ll weave between sandy beaches, granite peaks, and historic coastal towns—all connected by a charming railway. You’ll explore three distinct regions over eight days: Calvi’s peninsula trails, Corte’s shepherd paths and mountain gorges, and Ajaccio’s coastal walks. The Trinichellu train links your bases, detailed route notes guide your daily adventures, and a hotel bed awaits at the end of each day. Your next great trail is always just a train ride away.
Looking for a different take on Corsica? Hit the ground running with this 8-day hiking and train adventure through the island's three most striking regions. You'll tackle empty coastal trails near Calvi, then hop the historic Trinichellu up to Corte where shepherd paths lead to stunning mountain gorges. Finally, your route winds down to Ajaccio, mixing coastal walks with fascinating old town exploration. Being self-guided means total freedom—follow your daily trail using detailed route notes, jump on the train between regions, and know local expertise is just a phone call away. Your hotels, breakfast, and train passes are all sorted. Come discover the Mountain in the Sea!
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This Corsica train & hiking tour requires a moderate level of fitness. You’ll walk from 2 to 4 hours per day for 6 consecutive days, covering 2 to 12 km (1.2 to 7.5 miles) with elevation gains of up to 450 m (1,476 ft).
The terrain varies from gentle coastal paths to steeper, rocky trails. While no extreme endurance is needed, you should be comfortable with multiple days of walking on uneven ground. If you’re active and used to hiking, you’ll enjoy this adventure!
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Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
Clothing:
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
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Personal equipment:
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Self-guided tours are perfect for those who enjoy exploring on their own terms—at their own pace, and with the company they choose. By joining this Corsica train tour, we take care of…
Rather than joining a guided group, you’ll navigate the tour yourself, using resources provided by the tour operator. For a hassle-free journey with everything arranged for you in advance, there’s no better option!
As a self-guided tour is built around your preferred travel dates, your guide will take care of arranging accommodations and details after you book. Note that exact accommodations and dates might shift slightly, so don’t make any travel arrangements until the details of your adventure are confirmed.
Group sizes and pricing
Hiking in Corsica can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The starting point of your Corsica train & hiking tour is Bastia. To get there, most people fly into Bastia-Poretta Airport (BIA). From there, you can take a shuttle service, public transport, or rent a car to reach Bastia.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.
Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.
Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.
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Everything was perfect. We toured Corsica without any problems and without any unpleasant surprises. They even helped us with something we forgot in a hotel that we recovered at the end of the trip. So thank you and see you soon.