Monte Renosu lakes

04. 95. 25. 91. 19
Monte Renosu Lakes
Authentic and wild, this beautiful hiking itinerary will take you to forest and transhumance paths,
as well as torrent beds. Off the beaten track, you will discover an exceptional variety of
magnificent landscapes, forests, lakes and crystalline pond rivers. You will go through the amazing
glacial valley of the Pozzi, with its thousand water holes surrounded by grass.
SUNDAY
MONDAY
Discovery of a wild glen, waterfalls and crystalline ponds, swimming.
Night and dinner in Bocognano. Preparation of the bags for the trek.
TUESDAY
Reception at 7pm at the
Ajaccio
airport
or
directly at our base in
Bocognano
in
the
beginning
of
the
afternoon. To book the
transfer, please contact
us a few days before the
trip. For these who come
from Ajaccio by car,
head to BocognanoCentre. At the exit of the
village, go left, and then
left
again
toward
Richiusa.
End of the trip on
Sunday, free day in
Ajaccio.
Meeting at 1:30 pm at the Ajaccio airport, then transfer to Bocognano.
Reception, night and dinner in tents. Distribution of the equipment.
You will discover the different scales of the Corsican flora with the
ascension to the Verdanese sheep fold, passing through Muru Cintu and
Porcilelli sheep folds. Night in bivouac.
 Difference in altitude: + 1100 m.
WEDNESDAY
Beginning for and end
of the strips
ITINERARY
We will go downhill to Bastelica, passing through the Ortola waterfalls
and the old transhumance paths, and then ascension to the Mezzaniva
sheep fold. Night in bivouac.
 Difference in altitude: - 650 m / + 500 m.
Level / Ground
From 4 to 6 h of walk
per day, sometimes on
unfrequented
paths.
1100 m maximum of
difference in altitude.
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Accommodations
Campsites & bivouacs.
We provide the sleepingbag for the hike directly
on the different places
where we will bivouac.
Please bring a sleepingsheet. However, it is
better to bring a
sleeping-bag for the
beginning and the end of
the trip.
Ascent of the Monte Renosu, off-path 2352m. Beautiful view on the
Corsican summits, descent through the Bastani lake to the Capanelle
refuge. Night in tents at the Capanelle sheep fold. Dinner at the refuge.
 Difference in altitude: - 750 m / + 650 m.
SATURDAY
Porterage
About 8 kg, you will have
to carry your personal
things for 4 days,
including picnics for
lunches and 2days of
fresh food.
We will carry on following the transhumance paths to reach the Pozzi
glacial valleys and its awesome peat bog. This awesome water holes
scattered pasture will make us pass through the Vitalaca lake. Night in
bivouac.
 Difference in altitude: - 200 m / + 650 m.
Return around Vizzavona: here, we will pass either through Pinzi
Corbini and its marvellous mineral landscapes, or through the GR, going
along sheep folds and rivers.
Transfer to Bocognano by the train. Night in tents in Bocognano.
 Difference in altitude: + 400 m / - 1000 m.
SUNDAY
Meals
They are all included
and prepared together.
Return to Ajaccio in the morning, free morning.
 Depending on the circumstances (weather conditions, technical level of
the participants, accommodations overloaded), the schedule can be
changed by the staff in order to make the trip more enjoyable.
Clothing and personal things to bring
You can leave some things at the point of departure and pick them up on the
last day. Please bring a bag to gather them.
First-kid aid
A first-aid kit is provided
to each guide.You have to
use it in case of important
problems, but it cannot be
used as a first-kit aid for
the group for the common
problems
you
would
encounter in your daily
life. Please be sure to bring
a personal pharmacy.
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Cap or hat
Tee-shirt(s)
Waterproof jacket or rain cape
Swimsuit
Socks
Head covering
Flask or plastic bottle (2L recommended)
Plastic bowl and cutlery
Waterproof plastic bag
Toilet paper
Household soap or Aleppo soap (ecofriendly)
Sunglasses
Fleece jacket
Short
Trousers or long johns
Tennis or sandals for the night
Gloves
Knife (like an Opinel)
Sleeping sheet
Vanity-case
Headlamp
Pocket money (there is no cash dispenser
on the way).
We can lend you the technical supplies
-Hiking shoes
-Backpack
-Sleeping bag
However, it is better for you to bring your own shoes and your hiking
equipment, like your sleeping bag, backpack (about 70L), walking stick and
hydration pack.
Different ways to go to corsica
What you can put in it
-Personal medicines if you
have
specific
troubles
(allergies…)
-Plaster against blisters
-Something to prevent or to
release knees and ankles
problem (Elastoplast)
-Something to disinfect
small
wounds.
Solar
protection for lips and skin
-Something
to
release
bowel problems due to a
change of diet.
-Painkillers
to
ease
headache, aches and bugs
bites.
By boat
From Marseille : Maritima Ferries
www.maritima-ferries.eu
From Toulon, Nice, Savone and Livourne: Corsica ferries
www.corsicaferries.com
By plane
Flights from the principal cities of France (continent) to Ajaccio, Calvi
and Figari. Information and booking: 3654 and www.airfrance.fr or
www.aircorsica.fr
Dates of departure 2016
Please ask advices to your
doctor and your chemists
and remember that you will
have to carry your kit.
Please only take what is
necessary.
Price
From Sunday 19th June to Sunday 26th June
From Sunday 26th June to Sunday 3rd July
535 €
From Sunday 3rd July to Sunday 10th July
From Sunday 10th July to Sunday 17th July
From Sunday 17th July to Sunday 24th July
550 €
From Sunday 24th July to Sunday 31st July
From Sunday 31st July to Sunday 7th August
565 €
From Sunday 7th August to Sunday 14th August
Du dim. 14th August to Sunday 21st August
Du dim. 21st August to Sunday 28th August
550 €
Route de Sartène – Corri Bianchi - 20117 ECCICA – SUARELLA
www.corse-aventure.com
[email protected]
tel : 04.95.25.91.19
fax : 04.95.25.90.79