Activities & surroundings
Things to do around the Relais in Tolla
The Relais is not just a place to sleep — it is a base camp. Within a 30-minute drive you reach the lake, the mountains, the Ajaccio coastline, farm restaurants, riding schools and legendary trails. These are the highlights — all field-tested by our team.
5 min
Lake Tolla
Swimming allowed, kayak and paddle with the local water sports centre, regulated fishing. The largest lake in southern Corsica, 5 minutes from the Relais.
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40 min via Bastelica
Pozzi hike
High plateau (1,700 m) with its "pozzi", peat bogs unique to Corsica. 4 hours round trip, panoramic views over the gulf of Ajaccio.
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40 min
Bastelica horse ranch
Horseback rides for all levels, through chestnut and pine forests. By reservation — suitable for accompanied children.
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15 min
Prunelli gorges
Trail along the river, summer swimming pools, old goat shepherds' huts. Moderate elevation.
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30 min
Ajaccio and the beaches
Old town, Bonaparte's house, Parata beach. Mountain-to-sea contrast in less than an hour of driving.
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1h30
GR20 — Val d'Ese stage
Access to the southern portion of the GR20 from Val d'Ese — a chance to spend a day on the legendary trail.
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What to do near the Relais? Activities within 30 minutes (lake, mountain, sea)
Le Relais U Machjonu is not just a place to sleep. It is also the perfect base camp for 15 activities within 30 minutes: from kayak on the lake to horseback riding, with a stop at the bees' garden.
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Activities & surroundings
Tolla Lake Water Sports Centre: kayak, paddle, pedalo in southern Corsica
A few minutes from Le Relais U Machjonu, the Centre Nautique du Lac de Tolla rents kayaks, paddleboards, pedalos, canoes and water bikes. Here is everything you need to know to spend a day on the water.
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Activities & surroundings
Ranch de Bastelica: horseback riding in southern Corsica (Bastelica & Ese plateau)
The Ranch de Bastelica is a family-run stable open year-round, specialising in horseback riding in the Corsican mountains — Bastelica village (900 m) and the Ese plateau (1,600 m) in summer transhumance.
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The best hikes around Ajaccio (from lake to sea in southern Corsica)
From the family walk around the lake of Tolla to the demanding climb up Monte Renoso, here are the hikes we recommend to our guests at Le Relais U Machjonu — all tested on the ground.
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Hiking
Hikes in the shade in southern Corsica: 7 cool trails for summer
When the coast is overheating, the Corsican hinterland offers trails 5 °C cooler, under a dense canopy of trees. Here are our 7 favourite hikes to stay cool.
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Hiking
The Pozzi hike from Bastelica: full route, timings, practical tips
The Pozzi plateau, at 1,800 m altitude above Bastelica, is one of the iconic hikes of southern Corsica. Here is everything you need to know before setting off.
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Sleep at the Relais between two activities
The best way to enjoy all these activities is to sleep on site. Dorm bed from €32, half board available.
See availability23 Strada di Funtaneddu, 20117 Tolla — 30 min from Ajaccio