During the winter season, you meet in southern Corsica at the Val d’Ese ski area for a half-day snowshoeing excursion, discovering the island’s high peaks in their quiet, snow-covered beauty.
While Corsica is celebrated for its idyllic beaches and sunlit hikes that draw travelers from around the world each summer, winter reveals a lesser-known side of the island-an authentic mountain destination for those seeking wide-open spaces and high-altitude adventure.
From the small village of Bastelica, in the Ajaccio region, you set out with a certified mountain guide, leaving the marked trails behind to explore the Val d’Ese plateau on an accessible route, ideal for sharing a meaningful moment with family or friends.
You cross snowy forests and observe the local wildlife before reaching the ridgelines of Val d’Ese, where a breathtaking panorama opens onto the Monte Cinto massif-its white peaks rising above 2,700 meters before falling away toward the deep blue of the Mediterranean in the distance.
In a mountain refuge, you gather around the fire for lunch before beginning your descent on the other side of the valley, passing through beech forests and streams. Gradually, you leave the high plateaus behind and discover a local curiosity known as the “pozzi”-small natural pools formed by melting snow, connected by channels that create a unique peatland landscape.
The day can be extended on the slopes with skiing or snowboarding, before ending with a shared tasting of regional products by the fire.
A unique experience that reveals Corsica from an entirely different perspective…
A singular activity to include in your tailor-made trip through Corsica.
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