| Day 1 Sartene |
| You arrive at the equestrian center of
Olva, in Sartène. The horses and the
equipment will be presented to you after
you had dinner with the entire group. You
spend the night in a lodging. |
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| Day 2 Sartene - Granace |
| We use the old transhumance routes to
Granace, a small village in the middle of
the odorous maquis. We cross the bridge
of Spina Cavallu. This is a beautiful
Genuan bridge which connects the banks
of the Rizzanese. We stop for a brief
siesta in the shadow of huge alders. We
arrive in Granace in the late afternoon.
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| Day 3 Granace - Ortolo |
| We leave for the valley of Ortolo. We
still use the old travel routes, the “i
chassi” which cross the maquis and the
oak forests. We are at quite a distance
from the motorways when we pass
Sartène. We ride on to the highest point
of the valley of Ortolo. We pause for some
time and travel further to the glittering
sea which beckons us in the distance through the trees. |
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| Day 4 Ortolo - Caniscione |
| We reach the bottom of the valley, but
we have to climb through the forest and
the meadows to arrive at the sea again. Today we are going to explore some of the best
hidden beaches of Corsica. Small creeks alternate with spacious beaches. The small
lagoons are host to migratory birds and other rare species. We bivouac on the beach
where an extraordinary silence and feeling of peace greets us.
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| Day 5 Caniscione - Tralicetu |
| We leave from Caniscione and go to
Tralicetu. We don’t lose sight of the sea
anymore from now on. We ride along the
endless beach of d’Erbaghju; a magnificent
gallop in the surf, the guide leading the
way, and the taste of salt on our lips. The
other lagoons are splendid. We visit Murtoli
and its fortified houses, the lion and tour of
Roccapina. We arrive not too late at
Tralicetu to be able set up our camp for
the night and enjoy the pleasures the sea
has to offer. |
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| Day 6 Tralicetu - Cali di Conca |
| The trail leads us along the coast. We ride through the maquis with constant view on
the sea. Every touch, how soft it may be, spreads the enticing smells even further. Small
bays of white sand alternate with little
pebbles which were grinded by the waves.
Just next to the sea we pass the tour of
Sénetosa. We again plunge into a different
world. The sound of the hooves of our
horses resounds strangely in the court
yard. We discover small gardens, a tiny
harbour, and a maze of streets which all
lead to the sea, but all with their own
purpose. The paved roads remind us of
the Roman conquest. This path leads us to
Cala di Conca, dominated by ancient
ruins. This deserted place once thrived.
We stop for the night at this magical
place, next to an azure blue lagoon, on a white sandy beach. |
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| Day 7 Cala di Conca - Sartene |
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We turn our backs to the sea to head
back to Grossa. It seems as if time had
stopped here. The granite houses, the
small gardens, the Roman church;
everything bathes in a perfect harmony.
We chose again the ‘i chassi’, which
interconnect the different villages. They
are boarded with blackberry bushes and
no doubt you will find it difficult to resist
the temptation. We depart from
Tivulaghju, a tiny village on the mountain
ridge which dominates the Valinco Bay.
We see once again the glimmer of the sea
in the distance and begin our descent. We pause for some time in Chiave, a beautiful
town dating from the middle ages, which rises above the sea. We arrive at the beach of
Portigliolo and enjoy a final gallop in the surf. We can only follow the coastline further to
Baracci, the end of this journey.
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| Day 8 Departure |
| After breakfast we have to say goodbye to each other and the horses. And maybe
there is still some time left for a final swim in the Mediterranean Sea. |
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| Dates |
| 12th September |
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| Price |
| £790 per person based on twin share
Single supplement on request |
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| Additional Information |
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Participants
Maximum 12
Accommodation - Bivouacs
Meals Cold meal for lunch, hot meal for dinner
5-7 hours, about 30 kms/day
Riding experience
The riders must control the 3 paces and take care of their Horse. Must be in good
physical condition
The price includes
Full board (lodging and meals), horses’ equipment required for the trail and training.
The price does not include
Self assurance and personal expenses
Changes of itinerary
We have the right to change is circuit without warning because of the weather, technical reason or other reason of safety.
Insurance
It is obligatory. We are able to give it on the spot (licence FFE 36 €).
-by plane, from big town to Ajaccio.
-by boat, from Nice, Marseille and Toulon to Ajaccio or Propriano.
-by road, In Ajaccio, take the RN 196 road towards Bonifacio (65 km for Propriano).
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