Mountain and winter sports Haute-Corse

A good initiative of three guides, Guillaume Ferreri, Yohann Perissat and Renée Eymerie, who propose to unite their strength and their skills to make you discover, progress, evolve or simply have a good time. You will discover the secrets of the mountain activities of the island of Beauty: canyoning, via ferrata, climbing, aquatic trekking and mountaineering in complete freedom and safety. Follow the guide, be confident and surpass yourself in sports. A moment of rare intensity, which we strongly recommend.

Altore was founded in Saint-Florent in 1993 by two sporty brothers, Olivier and Stéphane Leonetti. Subsequently, other outdoor activity sites were developed in Île-Rousse and Calvi, to the delight of thrill-seekers! In Saint-Florent: paragliding and microlighting. Calvi: "A Scimia Calvese" tree adventure course on the pinewood beach. In Balagne, paragliding with tandem flights. Flying sites: Montemaggiore, Lozari, Algajola, Corbara, Ostriconi, depending on wind direction and strength.

This small, serious and reputable structure, run by two instructors, offers activities around canyoning, climbing and rental of electric bikes with organized tours. From initiation to improvement, in the best spots of the Restonica valley or elsewhere. On the menu, jumps, slides, abseils and tyrolean traverse, from family to sporty. The store dedicated to climbing and hiking equipment is one of the few on the island really specialized in these sports. The bikes for rent are of high quality.

Equipped with your best pair of sneakers, set off for adventure on the via ferrata of Chisà. The granite walls are equipped with rungs and ramps. Accessible from the age of 12, the via ferrata de Chisà requires a good level of fitness. Vertical drop 306 m, start at 380 m and summit at 689 m. 3 Nepalese bridges, 2 monkey bridges, 4 zip lines (+/- 70 m), 1 spider's web (facing the void), 3 footbridges. Approach: 25 min by footpath; Via ferrata: 3h30 to 4h. Return: 25 min by footpath. Very limited parking at the gîte d'étape.

Altipiani is a sporting goods store located in Corte. They offer a wide range of products, such as sports bras, cycling T-shirts, books and topo guides. The store also offers services such as drive-through and delivery. Altipiani is also a mountain agency specializing in the organization and supervision of nature sports activities such as climbing, electric biking, hiking and canyoning. They use a disinfectant specially adapted to sports equipment to ensure the safety of their clients. What's more, Altipiani is committed to respecting the environment by supporting environmental protection associations and working with socially and environmentally responsible companies.

This leisure centre offers a wide range of outdoor activities on the spots of the region: canyoning and aqua trekking, rafting, via ferrata and giant zip lines, walks and e-bike rental, paintball, expeditions in 4 x 4, hiking ... Depending on the season you enjoy the nautical base in Lozari, (sea kayaking and stand-up paddle) or a ski school (ski and snowboard lessons, snowshoeing tours, biathlon) at the foot of Asco Stagnu, at least when the snow is there! Professional supervision. On reservation.

The Vizzavona Aventure park offers a forest acrobatic course on the site of the Vizzavona forest and its waterfalls. The structure also offers canyoning activities on the Richuisa river in Bocognano, hiking. Dare to try the 100 m Tyrolean traverse and the Tarzan jump. The 14 courses are located on laricio pines and beech trees. Let's go for 4 hours of thrills and challenges for the whole family. Helmets and harnesses are provided.