Corsica GR20

• "The Isle of Beauty" - Wild and rugged mountains juxtaposed with the Mediterranean Sea.
• The GR20 is considered one of the most challenging GR (Grande Randonnée) routes in France roughly following the North-South spine of the island.
• 13 days demanding trekking including the spectacular Cirque of Solitude.

Enjoying the GR20Corsica is located in the Mediterranean sea to the south of mainland France with its culminating point being Monte Cinto (2 706m). The complete GR20 is a trek of contrasts from wild pine woods, grassy "meadows" and gentle undulating terrain to stark mountain terrain. An unforgettable traverse of the mountains of Corsica; the isle of beauty with magical coves and gorges. The GR20 roughly follows the spine of Corsica starting in Conca in the south and with it's finale, Calenzana in the north. The Cirque de Solitude is a magnificent and awe inspiring place. As you stand on the lip of the cirque you can see the exit the far side but cannot see the bottom. Chains and a short ladder protect the difficult sections and other rocky sections will require frequent use of the hands for balance and progress.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Meet at Calvi Airport. Transfer to Bavella and the first nights accommodation. An opportunity both to relax after your journey and also to ask any last minute questions you may have. Day 2 - Duration: 4 - 5 hrs Ascent: c.750m Bavella – Col de l’Oiseaux – Col de Pargula – Assinau Valley – Bergerie de Asinau. Day 3 - Duration: 6 hrs; Ascent: 750m - Monte Alcudina (2134m) and descent to the plateau of Cuscione. Overnight at Basetta. Day 4 - Duration: 4 - 5 hrs. Ascent: 600m - Traverse of Monte Formicola (2000m), col de Lapara (1525m), Usciolu Refuge. Day 5 - Duration: 8 hrs Usciolu - Monte Formicola - Col de Laporo - Punta Della Capella -Col d’Oro - Col de Verde (1289m). Day 6 - Duration: 8 hrs - Col de Verde – Capanelle - Vizzavona Day 7 - Duration: 6 - 7 hrs: Northern Section - Muratellu - Cascade des Anglais - descent to the Onda refuge. No access to baggage. Day 8 - Duration: 8 hrs: Point de Pinzi Corbini - col de la Haute Route - descent to the Restonica valley and Grotelle. Day 9 - Duration: 6 hrs: Grotelle, lac de Capitellu and climb to the breche and descent to the Computile plateau. Bergeries to Vaccaghja. Day 10 - Duration: 8 hrs: Bergeries de Vaccaghja, lac de Nino, col St. Pierre, col de Vergio to the refuge to Ciotullu di i Mori. Refuge. Day 11 - Duration: 7 – 8 hrs (or 3 – 4 hrs) col de Verghju, and descent to the Tula valley and Vallone. Camping adjacent to the restaurant. Day 12 - Duration: 7 hrs walking. The impressive Cirque de la Solitude, bocca Tumaginesca, and a descent to Haut Asco. Hotel. Day 13 Duration: 8 hrs. Haut Asco – Bocca di Stagnu - Col du la Muvrella - Refuge Carrozu – Refuge Ortu di u Piobbu. Day 14 - Duration: 6 hrs: The final stage to Calenzana and transfer to Calvi. Hotel. A chance for a final dinner together, possibly in one of Calvi's many quayside restaurants. Day 15 - Group services finish after breakfast

Tour Summary

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