The Mare e Monte Nord traverses Corsica from sea to sea. It's 76 miles long (123km), involves over 6500 metres of ascent. I took me 9 days. Sardinia lies only 7 miles south of Corsica across the Strait of Bonifacio. Although Corsica is French and Sardinia is Italian, they share many characteristics. Geologically and culturally the islands are very similar. Their history, ethnic base, and cuisine are similar. Both have a deep-rooted connection to the...