The nearest access point to the IESC is Ajaccio, reachable only by boat or plane.

Transportation requires the most commitment from participants who wish to travel more sustainably.

Below are some details about the carbon footprint of various modes of transport (source futur.eco):

• Paris–Ajaccio by plane (round trip): 467 kg CO2
• Paris–Marseille by TGV (round trip): 4.5 kg CO2
• Marseille–Ajaccio by ferry (round trip): 50 kg* CO2

Decarbonized alternative:

From April 2024, the SAILCOOP cooperative offers sailing crossings between Saint-Raphaël and Calvi.

Information available at: sailcoop.fr

Other routes, besides Ajaccio, are possible, but note that public transport in Corsica is infrequent. Driving across Corsica offers stunning landscapes but takes time.

For more information:

https://www.corsicabus.org/

http://www.visit-corsica.com/fr/Preparer-mon-sejour-en-Corse/Venir

Average travel times between main cities:

• Ajaccio - Cargèse: 1h00
• Calvi - Cargèse: 2h30
• Bastia - Cargèse: 3h15
• Corte - Cargèse: 2h30