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55 Reviews

4.5 out of 5

Laurene Tubb

Reviewed June 2017

Mountains and Villages of Corsica TEB

I was very much looking forward to this holiday and it did not disappoint. You see mountains in every direction and get to ride on a train to get to and from some of the walks. The hotel is charming…..as is Paul the owner. Everyone smiles and you feel very welcome. It is basic…..but this is part of the charm. The showers may be small but there is plenty of hot water all the time. Beds are comfy and everywhere is wonderfully clean. Mostly the food tastes delicious and is well presented and served by Paul himself.

Most Inspirational Moment

The magic of the mountains and the satisfaction of walking up them. Fresh water from the mountain springs and cold plunges into them on hot days !!!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Martin is a little cutie.....ha ha!!!! Kind, gentle and caring. Hope to meet him again on future trips.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Right.........I guess I need to mention breakfast. It lacked one thing. An egg !!!! Juice, croissant, bread and jam (lovely as it was) was not really enough to set you up for the day. An egg (even cooked the night before by the chef and eaten cold in the morning) would have been enough to have made a difference. The local shop rarely opens so possibly people need to bring snacks of some kind to supplement the baguette and fruit supplied for picnic lunch. If not......it turns out to be an excellent way to lose a bit of weight !!!!!

Adele Myles

Reviewed June 2016

Corsica Mountains

This trip exceeded my expectations. We were fortunate to have a wonderful guide who had an eye on everyone and their capabilities so that we all had a fabulous time. Our group was excellent and the village we stayed in was great. The hotel was rustic but in a lovely position – you don’t go on a walking holiday to sit in your room!

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking the one day on the GR20. We were lucky to have a clear day with amazing views when we made the summit of Bocca Palmentu and the use of the wonderful train to access the start and finish of the walks.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Alexis was an excellent guide, very quickly evaluated all our capabilities and adapted the walks to suit. He made the tour great fun with his wonderful sense of humour. Would very much like to have him guide on another trip.

Advice for Potential Travellers

It can be wet but we were lucky to only have a torrential downpour leaving a bar to walk back to the hotel. So wet gear could be needed. Some of the walks are rough and steep.

Amelia Henriot

Reviewed June 2016

Hidden Gem

Everything went smoothly! Though the hotel was basic, it was clean and comfortable! The chef was fantastic, with a different 3 course meal every night. The walks were challenging… though very beautiful, I think I would have preferred them to be a bit shorter in length to give us more time at the end of the day to wind down and enjoy the hotel surroundings.

Most Inspirational Moment

Hanging out by the beautiful cascades! Not a bad place to have spent my birthday!

Thoughts on Group Leader

It was Alexis first time leading a group in Corsica, he was very well organised and didn't make any mistakes! Considering he is not a local (which worries me sometimes!), his knowledge about the place was great and you could see he genuinely was interested learning about this island. Fun and friendly, you'd be lucky to have him as your leader!

Jane Ogden

Reviewed June 2016

Corsica mountains and villages

Guide was excellent. Good company and provided fantastic walks. Hotel was ok but staff were excellent. They did their best for vegetarian food and it was different each night not just pasta and pizza. Would not recommend sharing room with someone you didn’t know as the rooms were small. The group was lovely.

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking the mountains. Beautiful scenery.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take a hat and walking sticks.

Bridget Evans

Reviewed September 2015

Mountains & Villages of Corsica - 6 September

The travel arrangements were excellent but the hotel was poor. Although very clean, the rooms were shabby, particularly the bathrooms. The food was uninspiring – it would have been good to have had some local dishes with fresh vegetables and fruit. However, we thoroughly enjoyed the trip and meeting our fellow travellers.

Most Inspirational Moment

The views from the mountain tops were stunning and just kept coming.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Emily was amazing! She looked after us all really well from start to finish, including setting alarm clocks, train travel and suggestions for our day off to emergency repairs to damaged hiking boots high up in the mountains. A true ambassador for Exodus.

Advice for Potential Travellers

We were lucky with the weather with most days about 25'c but it can change quickly so wet weather gear is a must.

Barry Farbon

Reviewed September 2014

Corsican delight

A wonderful trip in stunning mountain scenery.

Most Inspirational Moment

Absorbing the sheer beauty of the magnificent Corsican countryside with its wonderfully jagged ridge lines, its beautiful valleys and plunging waterfalls.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Suzie did a great job - friendly, well organised, knowledgeable and passionate about Corsica, with options planned for most walks to suit the differing aspirations of group members.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag and and smile, smile, smile your way through a splendid week in a Mediterranean gem.

Reviewed February 2014

MOUNTAINS & VILLAGES OF CORSICA

Great introduction to Walking in Corsica.

Most Inspirational Moment

Getting a taste of GR20. It was not unlike the west highland way in parts, but with much better weather.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Suzie, was friendly and informative.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take your poles it states optional, but with rocky terrain most days they would be very useful.

Reviewed October 2013

MOUNTAINS & VILLAGES OF CORSICA

Fabulous scenery, great walks, beautiful scents of the maquis, excellent guide (Rudi) etc. etc. Everything I had hoped Corsica would be, and so much more. The trip has inspired me to dot THE big one next year, the GR20. Can’t wait !!!

Most Inspirational Moment

Standing on top of a mountain taking in the scents of the maquis; dipping my feet in mountainstreams; seeing the rare and indigenous Corsican tortoise; tasting ANYTHING with chestnuts that I came across; enjoying the many butterflies evrywhere; every day brought new delights.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Rudi was extremely helpful and considerate - taking care of everybody, that is, looking after the slower members in the group whilst recognizing that others were quite capable to go at a faster pace at times, and always making very clear where along the route we'd all gather together again. He made sure everybody was happy to do their own thing on the free day, offering a number of suggestions. I chose the ridge walk just outside Ajaccio, which was safe to do by yourself - great suggestion ! That's where I spotted my tortoise, by the way. He inspired me to do the GR20, so here goes !

Advice for Potential Travellers

GO !!!!You'll be amazed at the scenery and the unspoiled nature of Corsica. The people are lovely, and you won't be disappointed in this choice of Exodus trip.

Reviewed September 2013

MOUNTAINS & VILLAGES OF CORSICA

Overall a very good trip, dramatic mountain scenery with a good friendly guide called Suzie. Enjoyed using the local trains to get to starts of some of the walks, and particularly enjoyed the welcome breaks she gave us for bathing/paddling in the streams and pools as the weather was hot.

Most Inspirational Moment

Enjoyed using parts of the GR20.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Great! Very friendly and looked after us very well. She joined in with all our activities including having a meal out at local restaurant on our day off from the hotel.

Advice for Potential Travellers

You definately need one or two sticks. Strong walking shoes are ok but boots are probably the best footwear.

Reviewed July 2013

MOUNTAINS & VILLAGES OF CORSICA

A good week of walking in a mountain landscape using the scenic mountain railway to access most walks.

Most Inspirational Moment

The view from my hotel window and from the train windows.Walking in the mountains and river gorges and cooling off at the end of the day with a local beer flavoured with chestnut flowers in the Bar des Amis .

Thoughts on Group Leader

Rudi was an excellent, considerate and thoughtful leader with an impish sense of humour. He allowed those of greater ability to walk on ahead to a meeting point at their own pace and most walks provided a shorter circuit for those who felt it necessary. We seemed to stumble across a bar most days and he even had the keys of an old shepherd's hut where we could brew up. On one walk he had gone there earlier and hidden cans of drink for us in a cold mountain stream - - - a kind thought.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Bocognano was ideally situated and by-passed by the main road traffic. There were a couple of restaurants, a small shop, the Bar des Amis and a good artisan bakery. Guessing when the shops/restaurants would open was a skill that would take more than a week to acquire. The station was only a short walk from the hotel. The hotel was as implied in the Trip Notes - - - a bit old and quirky but with friendly and helpful staff and a laid back cat. Much more fun than an impersonal modern one. Rudi's advice that Corte would not provide enough interest for a full day's visit was well founded. We all went to Ajaccio on the rest day. Our thanks to John, an ex French teacher who got our tickets !

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