Corsica. Mare to Mare (South)
From Porto-Vecchio to Propriano
The Mare a Mare Sud trail, linking the Tyrrhenian Sea to the Mediterranean, offers an immersion into the Alta Rocca, the "Land of the Lords." The path leaves the salt flats behind and climbs towards Carbini, famous for its 12th-century Romanesque church and the mysterious history of the Giovannali family. The route then passes through Levie, Quenza, and Serra-di-Scopamène with its ancient olive oil mills. From eucalyptus forests to high-altitude pine forests, passing through dense maquis shrubland where wild boar and red kites roam. Descending via Altagène towards Fozzano, hikers enter the village of the infamous Colomba, a symbol of the Corsican vendetta, whose tower houses dominate the landscape. The trail winds between holm oaks and olive groves before concluding this journey in Propriano, in the Gulf of Valinco.
Southern Corsica is a sanctuary where the sheer verticality of granite peaks plunges dramatically into the Mediterranean. From the Genoese city of Ajaccio to the white limestone cliffs of Bonifacio, its heritage tells a story of resistance and conquest, marked by coastal towers and prehistoric sites like Filitosa. The landscapes are strikingly diverse, alternating between the famous Calanques of Piana, with their glowing red rocks, and the Bavella Needles that dominate the interior. Wild nature expresses itself in the fragrant maquis, a refuge for unique biodiversity where the red kite and the mouflon thrive. Inland villages, such as Sartène, retain an authentic soul and age-old traditions rooted in stone.
Distance: 82km, Elevation maximum: 1183m, Elevation minimum: 4m, Elevation gain uphill: 3748m
IGN Maps: 4153OT - AJACCIO / ILES SANGUINAIRES. 4252OT - MONTE-RENOSO / BASTELICA / PNR DE LA CORSE. 4253ET - AIGUILLES-DE-BAVELLA / SOLENZARA / PNR DE LA CORSE. 4253OT - PETRETO-BICCHISANO / ZICAVO / PNR DE LA CORSE. 4352OT - ALERIA / GHISONACCIA / PNR DE LA CORSE.
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It is advisable to follow the beacons all along your hike and to bring the FFRandonnée topo-guide. You will also find information on MonGR.fr.
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