LES SORTIES DE DANIEL

In the heart of the Alta Rocca massif, a passionate guide offers much more than just a hike: an immersion in the real Corsican mountains, where you’ll experience the local way of life, traditions and encounters. The son of a shepherd, he grew up amongst the flocks and the ridges of Bavella, before becoming a professional firefighter, mountain rescuer and state-qualified guide. With ten years’ experience in rescue and guiding, he now offers visitors the chance to discover his native land through its trails, stories and people. His hikes are a true immersion in authenticity: from the Purcaraccia Waterfalls, a natural gem with pools of crystal-clear water, to the Pozzines on the Coscione plateau – veritable green carpets dotted with streams – via the off-the-beaten-track routes of Bavella, sometimes punctuated by a refreshing dip. Each outing is a journey through wild nature, history and emotion, punctuated by the stories of a local. Hikers also share moments of camaraderie over a meal in a sheepfold or mountain refuge, meeting shepherds, woodcutters and mule drivers – living witnesses to a heritage that remains very much alive. The tours change with the seasons: from April to October, regular weekly departures are scheduled to the must-see sites, whilst outside this period, bespoke tours are organised on request, with the option of exploring the mountains on snowshoes during the winter. With a capacity limited to twelve people, these excursions are designed to be intimate and personal, guided by a single promise: to help you discover the authentic Corsican mountains – the ones that can be experienced, felt and passed on. A hike in the Pozzines du Coscione with transport provided every Tuesday, with the option of a snack from a local producer.