Trails in Southern Corsica

Head to Southern Corsica for a few kilometers of trail running

This little island paradise of more than four thousand square kilometers offers you an exceptional playground every day 🤩. From the vibrant prefecture of Ajaccio to the secret and suspended alleys of Sartène, each stride is a real visual delight 📸. You can joyfully line up for a mountain race with a breathtaking view of the blue Mediterranean waves 🌊. Did you know it was right here, under the protection of the Moor's Head, that the illustrious Napoleon Bonaparte was born in 1769? 👑 If he had known our modern times, he would certainly have traded his bicorn for sneakers for a totally epic trail in Southern Corsica 👟. Expect to traverse insane landscapes, from the grandiose Aiguilles de Bavella to the impressive white cliffs of Bonifacio ⛵. The local rocks will put your ankles to the test on steep trails 🪨.

The true fuel of Southern Corsica's champions

To tackle the famous Corsican elevation gain without faltering, you will need particularly strong thighs and a mind of steel 😅. Nothing like a fine plate of Corsican cheeses with fresh Brocciu and a slice of figatellu to recharge after your effort 🧀. However, beware of crossing paths with a hungry boar in full sprint in the state forest 🐗. It's this local diet that helped the great Lambert Santelli to smash the record of the mythical GR20 in thirty hours and twenty-five minutes! 🔥 Imagine the phenomenal speed of the man on these ultra-technical and harsh trails ⏱️. You’ll almost feel his presence as you proudly set off on a coastal race near the beaches of Porto-Vecchio 🏖️. The agility of a wild goat will be your best asset in the rocky sections 🐐.

The dream playground in Southern Corsica for your next great personal challenge

The biodiversity here is of rare richness, with immense laricio pines and a fragrant scrubland that perfumes every kilometer covered 🌲. This god-blessed department also hides the splendid natural reserve of Scandola for lovers of untouched nature 🌿. The course in Southern Corsica has become a genuine local religion that gathers passionate crowds every weekend ⛰️. The locals will cheer you on with their beautiful accent imbued with ancient Corsu to push you to your limits 🎒. It's the ideal time to choose the competition that will make you a true warrior of the maquis 🏆.

The five southern treasures to earn your future medal

Among the must-try events, you absolutely must test the sublime Napoleon Trail that will make you majestically dominate the entire Gulf of Ajaccio 🏃. If you love conviviality, sign up for the warm Spassighjata of Bonifacio or the very demanding Trail I Tre Paesi 🍻. Let's not forget the formidable Trail de Monaccia and the magnificent Trail de Bonifacio which will make your lungs burn with joy 🥵. All these wonderful organizations promise you to leave with an unforgettable medal around your neck 🏅.