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Walking on Corsica : 25 mountain and coastal day walks

by Gillian Price

A trusted Cicerone guidebook by expert author Gillian Price Corsica is one of the Mediterranean's most dramatic and varied walking destinations, combining rugged granite peaks, ancient forests, river gorges, fragrant maquis shrubland, and a spectacular coastline of cliffs, coves, and sandy beaches all within a single island. With 25 graded day walks exploring both the mountainous interior and the coast, this guidebook opens up the very best of the île de Beauté to walkers of every ability. The 25 walks range from 4 to 19km (2 to 12 miles), completable in 2 to 7 hours, and are graded 1 to 3 to suit beginners and experienced walkers alike. Organized from north to south, they cover Cap Corse, the northwest coast, the mountainous centre around Corte, the southwest, and the far south around Bonifacio, so you can focus on a single area or combine walks across the island during a longer stay. Clear, step-by-step route descriptions are supported by 1:50,000 maps for every walk, with detailed information on facilities, public transport, and accommodation to help you plan and navigate with ease. Downloadable GPX files enable easy digital navigation on GPS devices or smartphone apps as you walk the Calanche sea cliffs, wander through the Aïtone forest, or gaze out from the headland at Capu Rossu. Rich background notes cover Corsica's plant life, wildlife, and history alongside practical advice on when to go, getting to the island, local transport, food and drink, and what to take. A glossary of French and Corsican terms, a full accommodation appendix, and a route summary table round out the guide, making it a comprehensive and self-contained companion for any visit to the island.

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