The GR20 Corsica

Guidebook to walking the GR20 through Corsica's high mountains. A challenging trail between Calinzana and Conca that includes hands-on scrambling, the 190km trek can be completed by fit walkers in about two weeks. The guidebook includes high and low-level alternatives, plus extra mountain climbs, and all you need to know for this tough route.

This guidebook describes the classic GR20 trek, the north to south traverse of the rugged mountains of Corsica. Starting in Corscia's north-west, in picturesque Calenzana, the route winds south-east, through the heart of Corsica, finishing on the eastern side of the island, just north of Porto Vecchio in the township of Conca. Described in 16 stages with high level/low level alternatives for relevant stages, the route is roughly 200km in length and takes approximately two weeks to complete. The GR20 climbs high into the mountains. It is demanding trek and only suitable for experienced walkers.Step-by-step descriptions of each stage are accompanied by 1:50,000 mapping, together with information on ascent/descent, terrain, and food, water and shelter en route. Also included is invaluable information such as path conditions, what to take, and getting to/from and around Corsica. This comprehensive guide also includes information on the history and geology of Corsica, together with notes on the local plants and wildlife.An island of surreal beauty, Corsica showcases dramatic mountains, enchanting coastline and ethereal vistas. Bare rock and sheer cliff contrasts with black sand beaches, alpine pastures and pockets of forest. Mediterranean flair abounds, history lingers and culture is celebrated, making it the perfect destination for a trek bursting with adventure.

Map keyOverview mapRoute summary tableIntroductionGeologyBrief historyGetting to CorsicaGetting around CorsicaGetting to the GR20When to trekHow to trekMapsMountain weatherPath conditionsMountain rescueWhat to takeServices along the routeFood, drink and fuelLanguageCurrencyUsing this guidePlants and wildlife on CorsicaMaquisTreesFlowersWildlifeThe GR20Stage 1A Calenzana to Refuge d'Ortu di u Piobbu (high-level)Stage 1B Calenzana to Refuge d'Ortu di u Piobbu (low-level)Excursion Ascent of Monte Corona from Refuge d'Ortu di u PiobbuStage 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 StagnuStage 4A Ascu Stagnu to Auberge U Vallone (main)Stage 4B Ascu Stagnu to Auberge U Vallone (variant)Link route Auberge U Vallone to AlbertacceStage 5 Auberge U Vallone to Htel Castel di VergioExcursion Ascent of Paglia Orba from Refuge de Ciottulu di I MoriStage 6 Htel Castel di Vergio to Refuge de ManganuLink route Bergeries de Vaccaghja to CorteLink route Refuge de Manganu to SocciaStage 7 Refuge de Manganu to Refuge de Petra PianaLink route Brèche de Capitellu or Bocca a Soglia to Bergeries de GrotelleExcursion Ascent of Monte Ritondu from Refuge de Petra PianaStage 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 Bergeries de Tolla to Tattone and VizzavonaStage 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 CapanelleLink route La Foce to Bocca PalmentoStage 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'UscioluLink route Refuge d'Usciolu to CozzanoStage 13 Refuge d'Usciolu to Refuge de MatalzaLink route Tignosellu to ZicavoLink route Zicavo to Refuge de MatalzaStage 14 Refuge de Matalza to Refuge d'AsinauAlt Stage 13/14 Refuge d'Usciolu to Refuge d'Asinau (variant)Stage 15A Refuge d'Asinau to Village de Bavella (low-level)Stage 15B Refuge d'Asinau to Village de Bavella (high-level)Stage 16 Village de Bavella to ConcaAppendix A Facilities along the route (Calenzana to Conca)Appendix B Facilities along the route (Conca to Calenzana)Appendix C Accommodation listAppendix D Basic language notesAppendix E Useful contactsNormal0falsefalsefalseEN-GBJAX-NONE/* Style Definitions */table.MsoNormalTable{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;mso-style-noshow:yes;mso-style-priority:99;mso-style-parent:"";mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt;mso-para-margin:0cm;mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria;mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;}