Walking on Corsica

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.
This trusted Cicerone guidebook by expert author Gillian Price describes 25 day walks ranging from 4 to 19km (2 to 12 miles), completable in 2 to 7 hours, and graded 1 to 3 to suit beginners and experienced walkers alike. It pairs clear, walk-by-walk route descriptions with practical planning information to help you explore Corsica's landscapes with confidence, from the iconic white cliffs of Bonifacio to the glacial lakes of the Restonica valley.

The 25 walks are graded for difficulty and organised from north to south, covering 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, giving you the full picture before you set foot on the trail
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


Whether you're following clifftop paths above the Mediterranean or pushing into the wild mountain interior, the graded route descriptions, 1:50,000 maps, GPX downloads, and rich island knowledge provide everything you need. Tackle the best of Corsica's walks with confidence.