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Water points and shelters are listed in the stage descriptions.
However, we stopped at the following places
Bonifatu: Auberge de la Forêt
Tuarelli: Tuarelli Lodge
Galeria: Galeria Lodge
Girolata: Lodge Restaurant de la Plage
Curzu: Curzu Lodge
Serriera: Serriera Lodge
Ota: Ota Lodge
Col de Vergio: Col de Vergio Lodge
Albertacce: Albertacce Stopover Lodge
North Corsica Route
Combined Mare e Monti and Mare a Mare Nord routes, completed as a group in June 2010.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 101.64 km -
Average duration: 8 days -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: No -
Ascent: + 5,831 m -
Descent: - 5,518 m -
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Highest point: 1,479 m -
Lowest point: 1 m
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Stages of the route
This route needs several days, find the details below:
Notes
Worth a visit
There is plenty to see here; the villages listed above are all well worth a visit.
If the itinerary allows, it is essential to take the boat from Girolata to visit the Scandola Nature Reserve (you can book a small boat tour at the port).
The famous Roman road linking Ota to Evisa, which will be covered in more detail during the Col de Vergio stage.
The sheepfolds still in use (Radule, for example).
The bridges spanning the various watercourses.
And Monte Cinto, often visible along this route.
Other walks in the area
Bonifatu – Tuarelli
Visorando Member 
15.18 km
+774 m
-1,228 m
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Calenzana (Haute-Corse)
First stage of your stay in Corsica.
Circular Finochi
Visorando Member 
5.03 km
+498 m
-505 m
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Calenzana (Haute-Corse)
Rated as a 4-hour hike by the ONF and part of the red route network in the Bonifatu forest, the Finochi circular crosses scrubland and pine forest. The route is shaded in the morning when taken in the direction shown, is suitable for all ages and is clearly marked with red signs.
Bonifatu Forest, on the banks of the Figarella
Visorando Member 
2.78 km
+88 m
-88 m
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Calenzana (Haute-Corse)
A very easy hike starting from the Bonifatu Forest House allows those who do not want to or cannot do one of the many more technical hikes starting from this magnificent spot to discover a preserved natural area. The walk follows the valley floor and is not difficult, but it offers beautiful views of the surrounding peaks with the possibility of swimming in the river below. However, access can sometimes be a little tricky.
Calatoghju Circular Loop
Visorando Member 
2.78 km
+209 m
-209 m
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Calenzana (Haute-Corse)
This short circular route in the heart of the Bonifatu National Forest is perfect for exploring the area in a short space of time. The route passes by the ruins of Prince Pierre Bonaparte's castle and offers shaded passages. The route is marked in green.
Candia circular starting from Bonifatu
Visorando Member 
4.27 km
+301 m
-301 m
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Calenzana (Haute-Corse)
The Bonifatu Territorial Forest has a multitude of trails. The Candia circular, marked in purple, is ideal for a short walk. Starting in the direction suggested here, you can finish by relaxing in the river. Perfect for families or beginners.
Very shady.
The Carozzu refuge and the Spasimata footbridge from Bonifatu
Visorando Member 
10.97 km
+765 m
-766 m
5h 20
Difficult
Departure from Calenzana (Haute-Corse)
This round-trip hike follows a section ofthe GR®20from Bonifatu. It takes you to the impressive Spasimata footbridge.
Ficaghjola loop
Visorando Member 
4.25 km
+268 m
-260 m
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Calenzana (Haute-Corse)
A family loop combining swimming and hiking. Set off to explore nature in the heart of the Bonifatu massif. Avoid in case of flood risk. The start of the Ficaghjola loop is at the bottom of the car park; first descend to the riverbank, then cross a footbridge before climbing up to the heights.
Bonifatu Two-Sides Circular Loop
Visorando Member 
9.54 km
+656 m
-656 m
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Calenzana (Haute-Corse)
Bonifatu, with its forest of pine and oak trees, is a great spot for swimming, as well as for walking and hiking. Here, I suggest a route that combines several circular loops, allowing you to explore different slopes.
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