Explore the dramatic mountain landscapes, rugged coastline, and scented maquis of Corsica with this guidebook to five short mountain and coastal treks. From exposed coastal paths around Cap Corse to classic mountain-to-sea routes through the island’s wild interior, these walks reveal Corsica’s striking contrasts, rich biodiversity, and distinctive local culture.

Suitable for walkers with good fitness, the five treks range from short coastal outings to longer multi-day routes through forested hills and remote uplands. The routes are presented in daily stages of between 8 and 18km (5–11 miles), each finishing where accommodation is available. The guide covers the 2-day Sentier du Douanier, the 10-day Mare e Monti, the 11-day Mare a Mare Nord, the 5-day Mare a Mare Sud, and the 5-day Mare e Monti Sud, with opportunities to mix and match sections or adapt the routes to suit your time available.

• Day-by-day route descriptions for five classic Corsican treks, including the Sentier du Douanier, Mare e Monti, Mare a Mare Nord, Mare a Mare Sud and Mare e Monti Sud
• Clear step-by-step directions supported by 1:50,000 mapping and elevation profiles for every stage of the Coriscan treks
• Downloadable GPX files for all five routes, suitable for use with GPS devices and smartphone navigation apps
• Refreshment and accommodation information for each stage, including villages, mountain inns and trail-side facilities
• Practical advice on planning and preparation, including when to go, transport, and combining routes into longer itineraries
• Notes on local plants, wildlife and Corsican cuisine to deepen your understanding of the landscapes you walk through

Plan your walking holiday on Corsica with confidence and enjoy some of the island’s most rewarding short mountain and coastal treks with this practical and inspiring guidebook.

Gillian Price has trekked throughout Asia and the Himalayas, but now lives in Venice. Gillian has steadily explored the mountain ranges of Italy, and Corsica, and brought them to life for visitors in a series of outstanding guides for Cicerone. She is an active member of the Italian Alpine Club (CAI) and Mountain Wilderness.