Corsica (Corse) - 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.
Corsica 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. Corsica Photo Gallery - GR20 here.
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
The following is a summary of the tour informaiton. For further details please request a tour fact file.
| Duration: | 15 days | ||||||||||
| Price | Euro 1450 per person. Private group price by arrangement | ||||||||||
| Min / Max Group size: | 4 - 8 | ||||||||||
| Rating: | 
Demanding trekking over frequently rocky and rough terrain. |
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| Dates & Trip Status: |
Private group departures please contact me to arrange a departured dateat your convenience. |
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| Accommodation: | Huts (shared dormitory type rooms); Gites - Dortoir; Tents; Hotels (twin rooms). | ||||||||||
| Meals: | Dinner, Breakfast and a picnic Lunch except Dinner on the final night in Calvi. | ||||||||||
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