Description
Book SynopsisA guidebook to trekking the GR20 Corsica, widely considered to be the most difficult of Europe’s GR long-distance routes. The 190km (118 mile) trail from Calinzana to Conca traverses the island’s mountainous heart and calls for both fitness and experience. Crossing remote and rugged mountainous terrain, there is plenty of hands-on scrambling and, although it is possible to stay under a roof every night, it is recommended that trekkers carry backpacking kit.
The GR20 is presented in 16 stages of 5 to 18km (3–11 miles), with low-level options provided for a number of the stages. It takes around a fortnight to complete. Also included are a handful of excursions to climb neighbouring peaks and link routes for those wishing to join or leave the trail.
- Clear route description with 1:50,000 maps and elevation profiles
- Includes separate map booklet featuring 1:25,000 IGN mapping
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GPX files available for download
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Route summary and facilities summary tables help you plan your itinerary
- With accommodation listings
Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Route summary table Introduction Geology Brief history Getting to Corsica Getting around Corsica Getting to the GR20 When to trek How to trek Maps Mountain weather Path conditions Mountain rescue What to take Services along the route Food, drink and fuel Language Currency Using this guide Plants and wildlife on Corsica Maquis Trees Flowers Wildlife The GR20 Stage 1A Calinzana to Refuge d'Ortu di u Piobbu (high-level) Stage 1B Calinzana to Refuge d'Ortu di u Piobbu (low-level) Excursion Ascent of Monte Corona from Refuge d'Ortu di u Piobbu Stage 2A Refuge d'Ortu di u Piobbu to Refuge de Carozzu (high-level) Stage 2B Refuge d'Ortu di u Piobbu to Refuge de Carozzu (low-level) Stage 3 Refuge de Carozzu to Ascu Stagnu Stage 4 Ascu Stagnu to Auberge U Vallone Link route Auberge U Vallone to Albertacce Stage 5 Auberge U Vallone to Hôtel Castel di Vergio Excursion Ascent of Paglia Orba from Refuge de Ciotullu di I Mori Stage 6 Hôtel Castel di Vergio to Refuge de Manganu Link route Bergerie de Vaccaghja to Corti Link route Refuge de Manganu to Soccia Stage 7 Refuge de Manganu to Refuge de Petra Piana Link route Br#xe8;che de Capitellu or Bocca a Soglia to Bergeries de Grottelle Excursion Ascent of Monte Ritondu from Refuge de Petra Piana Stage 8A Refuge de Petra Piana to Refuge de l'Onda (low-level) Stage 8B Refuge de Petra Piana to Refuge de l'Onda (high-level) Link route Bergerie de Tolla to Tattone and Vizzavona Stage 9A Refuge de l'Onda to Vizzavona (low-level) Stage 9B Refuge de l'Onda to Vizzavona (high-level) Stage 10 Vizzavona to Bergeries d'E Capanelle Link route La Foce to Bocca Palmentu Stage 11A Bergeries d'E Capanelle to Bocca di Verdi (low-level) Stage 11B Bergeries d'E Capanelle to Bocca di Verdi (high-level) Stage 12 Bocca di Verdi to Refuge d'Usciolu Link route Refuge d'Usciolu to Cuzz#xe0; Stage 13 Refuge d'Usciolu to Refuge de Matalza Link route Tignosellu to Zicavu Link route Zicavu to Refuge de Matalza Stage 14 Refuge de Matalza to Refuge d'Asinau Alt Stage 13/14 Refuge d'Usciolu to Refuge d'Asinau (variant) Stage 15A Refuge d'Asinau to Bavedda (low-level) Stage 15B Refuge d'Asinau to Bavedda (high-level) Stage 16 Bavedda to Conca Appendix A Facilities along the route (Calinzana to Conca) Appendix B Facilities along the route (Conca to Calinzana) Appendix C Accommodation list Appendix D Basic language notes Appendix E Useful contacts Appendix F The Cirque de la Solitude
