On arrival make your own way by taxi or airport bus to the railway station for a scenic journey through the mountains on the old track railway to Corte. If you arrive in Bastia you also need to take a taxi to the station and the train to Corte. Accommodation: Two nights are spent in a comfortable 3 star hotel in the centre of Corte, all rooms are ensuite.

Meals:  D

Transfer by taxi to Sermano to start todays walk back to Corte. A good warm-up day as you traverse the hills and valleys from Sermano through maquis and chestnut, past a couple of sleepy villages with interesting churches and then descend from a high grassy pass, past cork oak and beeches to Corte, the ancient capital of the island.

Meals:  B

Pass through the densely forested Tavignano Valley and over the Col de la Croix before descending to the barraged Lac de Croix, and our hotel in the village of Calacuccia, 850m. This is a long day but we hope you will agree that the spectacular scenery provides adequate compensation. It is possible to opt for a shorter day by walking part of the Tavignano valley, then back to Corte (18km/11 miles, 5-6 hours) and then travel by taxi with your baggage to Calacuccia. Accommodation: Stay two nights in a comfortable 3 star modern hotel outside the village. This is a small family run establishment of twelve rooms, each with its own bathroom. There are splendid views over to Monte Cinto and Paglia Orba from the terrace bar. The hotel has a bar but no restaurant.

Meals:  B

After quite a tough day yesterday, you may be relieved to know that today's walk is mainly downhill. You will be transported (included in the tour price) to the Foreign Legion's forest base at Ciatarinu below Col de Vergio. From here descend into the Golo watershed, initially through forest, passing shepherds' huts and with views of the Cinque Frati, Paglia Orba and Monte Cinto a (2,706m/8,875ft) the highest peak in Corsica. There are a couple of old stone bridges on the way back to your hotel in Calacuccia.

Meals:  B

Transfer Calacuccia to Col di Vergio to start of the walk. In the morning walk down through a forest of Lariccio pine, passing waterfalls and magnificent chestnut trees, to reach the attractive village of Evisa (850m/2,788ft) with its fine views of the valley. In the afternoon you can explore the village, which is famed historically for chestnut production. Accommodation:This 2 star hotel is set in spectacular surroundings with a swimming pool. From the terrace restaurant there is an incredible view west across the Spelunca Gorge and forest, to the sea, and the peak of Capu D'Orto (1294m).

Meals:  B,D

In the morning continue your descent of the Spelunca Gorge to Ota, another picturesque mountain village where you can break for lunch. Continuing on you arrive at the scenically located beach resort of Porto where there will be time for a swim, a walk up to the old Geonese fort, maybe a boat ride and always time for a great evening meal at one of the seaside restaurants, perhaps enjoying a great seafood dish. Accommodation: In this typically Mediterranean small resort just on the edge of the village, you stay in a lovely 3 star hotel, with swimming pool.

Meals:  B

Take a coach along the Corniche Road, which winds into and around the Calanches National Park (consisting of impressive coastal cliff formations) to Ajaccio. This is a direct service, which takes approx 2.5 hours. (Not included in tour price, and does not run on Sundays). In Ajaccio, welcome back to a busy cosmopolitan Mediterranean town with an impressive harbour and old winding streets crammed with little restaurants and boutique shops. If the coaches are not running for any reason, a taxi will need to be taken for approx. EURO 180.00 Accommodation: We choose a comfortable 3 star hotel in the old centre located near the bustling harbour of the town, the train and bus stations and a beach. The rooms are ensuite with air conditioning.

Meals:  B

Departure from Ajaccio after breakfast. Local bus or taxi to airport.

Meals:  B