CENTRU DI CORSICA TOURIST REGION

Centru di Corsica Tourist Office

Why plan this destination?

-          Hikes to marvellous places.

-          Guided tours steeped in history.

-          Visit the Museum of Corsica and its temporary exhibitions.

-          Sports activities for all.

-          Taste delicious local produce.

Its strong points

-          A wealth of natural and historical heritage.

-          A wide range of nature and mountain activities: hiking, horse riding, climbing, canyoning, accrobranche, via ferrata, etc.

-          Quality products from local producers: cheese, charcuterie, wine, etc.

-          Good value for money.

-          Family Plus label.

Must-sees

-          The Restonica, Tavignanu, Manganellu and

-          Verghellu.

-          The Museum of Corsica and the citadel at Corte.

-          The Vizzavona forest.

-          Heritage trails

-          (Corte and ‘Tre Paesi’).

Hidden gems

Hiking or swimming in summer: the Manganellu valley and the Verghell valley.

-          Horse riding.

-          Major climbing routes (at the foot of Lac de Capitellu, for example).

-          Mountain sports activity providers active in all seasons: major route climbing in autumn or spring, snowshoe trekking, ski touring, mountaineering in winter.

Key events

-          Restonica trail (early July).

-          E Notte di a mandulina’ festival (August).

-          Rallye Automobiles Centre Corse (September).

Interesting services

-          Lecturer guides offer tours of the town of Corte and/or the

-          Museum of Corsica and the citadel.

-          Other heritage visits: the villages of Boziu.

Accommodation profiles

- Classified and non-classified hotel rooms. Number of units 456.

Group accommodation

- In Corte: Hôtel Sampiero (**), Hôtel de la Paix (**)

Pasquale Paoli Tourist Office

Why plan this destination?

-          Mountain destination.

-          River swimming.

-          Hiking.

-          Emblematic summits.

-          History.

Highlights

-          Historical route around Pasquale Paoli: Ponte Novu bridge, Merusaglia museum. Several monuments are part of the ‘Strada Paolina’, the cultural, historical, educational and tourist itinerary in the footsteps of Pasquale Paoli launched in 2023.

-          Notable walks: Lavu di Ninu, Monte Cintu, San Petrone.

-          Natural sites: Scala di Santa Regina and the Ascu gorges.

Must-sees

-          Ascu Gorge.

-          Scala di Santa Regina.

-          Pasquale Paoli Museum.

-          Lake Nino.

-          Monte Cintu.

Its hidden gems

-          Visit Boziu, with its lovely viewpoints, a small eco-museum :

-          l'Aghja suttana and an observatory: ‘Stelle di Corsica’ at Erbaghjolu.

-          Transhumance trail from the Scala di Santa Regina.

-          San Petrone hike from the Col de Prato.

Key events

-          ‘Les hivernales de la montagne corse (Winter Corsican Mountain Festival): a programme of winter sports activities (February).

-          Catenacciu di Bisinchi: procession (April).

-          Cummemurazione di a battaglia di u Ponte Novu: commemoration of the battle (May).

-          Fiera di a caccia è di a pesca: hunting and fishing fair (June).

-          Femin'arte: Festival of women's voices (August).

-          Arti Muntagnera: exhibitions and artistic performances at the Radule waterfall (September).

-          Santa di u Niolu: the island's oldest craft fair (September).

-          Course a Paolina: walking race from Île Rousse to Merusaglia retracing the return of Pasquale Paoli's ashes.

-          Trail Vallerustie: trail.

-          Scontri di u vinu: meeting to discuss Corsican wines.

-          Mercatu di Natale: Christmas market organised by local craftsmen.

Accommodation profiles

Bed and breakfast, campsites, hotels and unusual accommodation.

Group accommodation

-          Hôtel Le chalet (Haut Asco).

-          Hotel Castel Vergin

-          (Albertacce).

-          Hotel des touristes (Calacuccia) coming soon.