Hiking on the Coscione plateau (Southern Corsica)

Description

Between pozzines, torrents, moors and pastures, I propose to guide you during this magnificent hike taking place in a labyrinth of fantastic landscapes that herds of horses, as well as cows and pigs.

Less than an hour drive from the seaside, you will discover on the Coscione plateau another aspect of Corsica, while contemplating the southern shores of the island from these magnificent mountains. In fact, the green, flat landscapes here are in stark contrast to those usually found on the Beauty island. Located at an altitude of 1500 meters in the Alta Rocca highlands, this environment is conducive to the development of a remarkable flora, with the presence of numerous species of mountain flowers. It's also one of the few places where you can observe pozzines, flat peat bogs dotted with streams and a legacy of Corsica's ice age.

Off the beaten track, I will show you the hidden wonders of this exceptional place!

 

It is also possible to discover the plateau of Coscione in winter with an amazing snowshoeing trek.

And if you want to continue discovering southern Corsica in a different way, I also offer other beautiful day hikes:

• a discovery of the secret paths of Bavella,
• a hike to the Ospedale,
• a day at the Pozzi
• and the ascent of Monte Renoso.

Program

• Meeting at 9am in the village of Quenza (in front of the castle) below Bavella pass.
• Transfer by 4WD vehicle to the start of the hike.
• Departure of the hike towards the plateau of Coscione at 9.30 am.
• About 3 hours and a half  of walking with a positive altitude difference of 150 meters.
• Picnic taken on the spot.
• Return to the parking lot around 3pm.
• Number of participants limited to 7 in the vehicle.
• If you have an adapted vehicle, you can follow me during the transfer to the start of the hike. The cost is 35€ per person and 20€ per child.

The price includes

• Supervision by the mountain leader.
• The transfer by 4WD vehicle from Quenza to reach the start of the hike.

The price does not include

• Return transport to the village of Quenza, around one hour drive from Sartène, Porto-Vecchio or Solenzara.
• Optional Corsican picnic: 10€ per person.
  (bread, Corsican charcuterie, ewe's milk cheese with organic fig jam, canistrelli, coffee, rosé wine, etc.)
• Snacks.
• Drinks.
• Anything not mentioned in "The price includes".

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