Hiking in the calanques of Piana

Go on a guided hike in Corsica and discover the Calanches de Piana and the Gulf of Porto in one day!

Classified as a Unesco World Heritage Site, the calanques of Piana are among the most beautiful sites in Corsica. What is so special about them? Their rocks are composed of a magnificent red magmatic rock from the volcanic past of the Gulf of Porto and southern Corsica. This makes the Calanques de Piana an extraordinary place not to be missed!

Thanks to the supervision of your state-qualified mountain guide, you will be able to enjoy your hike to the full while getting to know the remarkable places on the itinerary. Your guide, a connoisseur of hiking in the calanques of Piana, will do everything to share his passion for this incredible place with you!

Starting from Piana, this hike in the calanques of Piana proposes to make a loop starting from the Capu d'Ortu. On your itinerary, you will also discover the Gulf of Porto and the Scandola reserve, another Unesco listed site. The Scandola reserve is a protected site with exceptional fauna and flora. Keep your eyes open during your hike and you may spot an osprey or a peregrine falcon.

As an option, you will be able to discover an essential part of hiking in Corsica: the spuntinu! This typically Corsican picnic, made up of local cheeses and charcuterie, is part of the island's mountain culture, so try it to enjoy a convivial and gourmet moment in the middle of nature!

After this hike in the calanques of Piana, you can enjoy some time in Porto and its beach for a free visit of the navy, the Genoese tower or even the aquarium.

To recharge your batteries in the heart of Corsica, book your hike in the calanques of Piana !