Corse·France

Mare à Mare Nord

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Duration

6-9 days

Distance

134.4 km

Elevation gain

5963 m

Max altitude

1589 m

The Mare à Mare Nord is an emblematic trek in Upper Corsica connecting Moriani-Plage to Cargèse over 134.4 km. This linear itinerary takes 6 to 9 days and traverses landscapes of great diversity: rocky summits, spectacular cliffs, mountain lakes, dense forests, and Mediterranean vineyards. With a cumulative elevation gain of 5963 m and a maximum altitude of 1589 m, this route offers a genuine immersion in Corsican nature. Perfectly accessible without a car, the trek starts at Moriani-Plage, regularly served by buses from Bastia (approximately 45 minutes). Upon arrival, Cargèse offers three daily connections to Ajaccio, facilitating your return. This accessibility by public transportation makes it an ideal trek for hikers without personal vehicles. Between sea and mountain, the Mare à Mare Nord reveals the wild essence of Corsica, combining alpine adventure and local culture through picturesque villages and unspoiled landscapes.

SummitsCliffsLakesForestsVineyards

Stages

days

DifficultyModerate

Duration / day5h30

Distance / day16.8 km

Elev. gain / day+826 m

Hardest stage

5Castel de Vergio

21.7 km · +1,143 m · 7h15

Departure	Arrival	Accommodation on arrival	Duration	Distance	+Elev.	−Elev.
1 Résidence Sole e MareRefuge	Gite d'étape communalRefuge	RefugeGite d'étape communal	6h00	15.1 km	+1,151 m	−585 m
2 Valle-d'AlesaniVillage	Casa CapelliniRefuge	RefugeCasa Capellini	6h15	17.7 km	+1,042 m	−820 m
3 MazzolaVillage	Hôtel HR Résidence PoretteRefuge	RefugeHôtel HR Résidence Porette RefugeGîte d’étape U Tavignanu CampingCamping Restonica RefugeVanina Park CampingCamping Alivetu	6h15	20.8 km	+766 m	−1,162 m
4 CorteTown	Refuge de la SegaRefuge	RefugeRefuge de la Sega	5h00	13.3 km	+900 m	−126 m
5 Refuge de la SegaRefuge	Castel de VergioCamping	RefugeCastel De Vergio RefugeHôtel Castel De Vergio CampingCastel de Vergio	7h15	21.7 km	+1,143 m	−1,069 m
6 Hôtel Castel De VergioRefuge	Mini-camping Gite di a RotaCamping	RefugeGite de Etappe di a Rota CampingMini-camping Gite di a Rota	4h30	16.3 km	+431 m	−970 m
7 MarignanaVillage	Refuge E CaseRefuge	RefugeRefuge E Case	5h45	17.7 km	+779 m	−881 m
8 Refuge E CaseRefuge	CargèseVillage	RefugeRoc E Mare RefugeBel Mare RefugeHôtel Cyrnos RefugeHôtel Saint-Jean RefugeContinental	3h30	12 km	+399 m	−903 m

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How to get there

Public transport

Fully accessible

Departure Moriani-Plage: regular bus from Bastia (STIB, ~45 min). Arrival Cargèse: bus to Ajaccio 3x/day (Collectivité de Corse, ~1h20). Linear trek entirely accessible without a car.

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By car

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