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The wildly beautiful island of Corsica possesses
one of the most diverse landscapes in
Europe. Miles of untouched coastline, rugged
granite peaks, sun-splashed villages, and
ancient, mysterious standing stones are
among its many enchantments. Sardinia is
an island realm with a colorful pageant of
folk traditions, churches where Christianity
and paganism intermingle, and cuisine and
wines that reflect its strong character. Our
exquisite hiking journey combines these
two cultures with a great mix of coastal and
mountain hikes, evocative prehistoric sites,
wine and cheese tastings, and a delightful
cuisine born of the land and sea.
Days 1-4 Ajaccio, Corsica / Col de Bavella /
Bonifacio Gorgeous hikes on Corsica bring us
among the ancient standing stones at Filitosa
and Cauria, to a deserted beach (the wonderful
setting for our elegant picnic lunch), and
around the mountaintop setting of the Col de
Bavella (4,000'). In Bonifacio, we’ll hike along
limestone cliffs above the sea and enjoy a
private lunch at a goat herder’s farm, where
we’ll sample a variety of cheeses, including
brocciu, made with fresh goat milk.
Days 5-11 Alghero, Sardinia / Monte Ferru /
Sinise Peninsula / Tiscali In Sardinia, our
trails lead along a granite promontory with
dramatic bays and sea-sculpted rocks, to a
2,500-year-old stone nuraghe, and through the
cork oak forests and herb-scented maquis of
Monte Ferru. A hike on the Sinise Peninsula
reveals 360-degree views of the dazzling clear
blue sea, and after a traditional lunch prepared
by local fishermen, we taste wines at the
prestigious Contini winery. Our final hikes
bring us to mysterious nuraghic ruins tucked
in a chasm near the top of Monte Tiscali, and
through a remote canyon filled with pink
oleander to a tiny half-moon beach accessible
only on foot or by boat. Depart on Day 11.
Experience the landscapes—and cuisines—of the Mediterranean worlds of
Corsica and Sardinia. PHOTO: STEVE HATHAWAY
FRASER HALL
HIGHLIGHTS
• Hike among Corsica’s craggy peaks and
spectacular cliffs above the sea
• Sardinia’s blue lagoons, fishing villages,
and ancient traditions
• Prehistoric sites include Corsica’s
standing stones and Sardinia’s nuraghic
villages
• Fine wines and regional delicacies, from
freshly caught seafood to brocciu and
pecorino cheeses to pane carasau
(Sardinian cracker bread)
• Enjoy elegant picnics and a private lunch
at a goat herder’s farm
DETAILS
• 11-day trip begins in Ajaccio, Corsica, and
ends in Olbia, Sardinia
• 10 nights 3-, 4-, and 5-star hotels
• All meals included except 3 dinners
DATES
Apr 26-May 6, 2017
May 23-Jun 2
Sep 12-22
TRIP COST
$5795 (11-15 members)
$6195 (6-10 members)
Single supplement: $680
TRIP LEVEL 1 2 3+ 4 5 6 7
9 hiking days on moderate to strenuous
trails, 3-7 hours a day, van support, team
of up to 3 Trip Leaders