As people who has done will say, it is really demanding trekking. For anyone who is considering trekking on gr20 or even just visiting corsica i would recommend this guide book. At this point the gr20 waymarkers red and white are still showing and after 700 m of steepish descent, the path splits between gr20 and the route back to the road yellow waymarkers. Considered as the most difficult and technical longdistance walk of europe, the gr20 attracts walkers from all over the world looking for a challenge. If your plans change, choose a new date or tour with the same tour operator. This in itself is nonsensical as you may need to rest an extra. Although our trips provide a degree of comfort not normally found on the gr20 which is a real bonus, it is still a tough walk which requires fitness, stamina and a head for heights. Corsica aventure can help you to organise your gr20, booking gr20 refuges and hotels, luggage transfers and providing. This guidebook describes the classic gr20 trek, the north to south traverse of the rugged. Corsica aventure specialize in gr20 hiking, and our gr20 treks have been specially recommended in the rough guide to ultimate adventures.
Spectacular scenery and an unforgettable experience are reserved for those who are prepared to do a really serious trekking challenge. The gr20 is accessible to mountain walkers who are fit and out in the hills regularly. Discover corsica has designed a comfortable gr20 that respects the path of the most legendary trekking experience in corsica. The price when you book is the price you will pay, whether you are booking for this year or the next. The finest valley and mountain walks rother walking.
Read our gr20 description, browse our gr20 photos, find practical information for gr20 and join in with our trekking and hiking forums to find out why we think so. This is something ive been doing for fun on the weekends for a while, before even preparing for the gr20. Southern gr20 selfguided trekking tour in corsica, france. The gr20 north is a heady trail, starting in vizzavona the trek offers some fantastic scenery and winding its way through some incredulous mountain terrain, over high ridges, down deep chasms and bare granite slopes. Presentation and reservation of the refuges on the gr20. Tours of this level demand that you be really in good shape. Our guide covers everything you need to know before your trek, including an overview of the type of terrain you can expect, the lowdown on food, drink. The gr20 north is a heady trail, starting in vizzavona the trek offers some fantastic scenery and winding its way through some incredulous. Gr20 is one of the top walks in corsica, and one of the worlds best walk, treks, hikes and climbs. It only remained to spend the rest of the afternoon looking round porto veccio.
This trail follows the high ridges of mountainous corsica, an astounding wild and beautiful landscape, dramatically changing from day to day. The gr20 trail in corsica is widely considered to be one of the best treks in the world. The terrain is really difficult with broken and loose rocks. Physically demanding from start to finish, its a superlative 170km, twoweek trek. There are no dedicated hiking maps for the gr20 that i saw in 2011. The complete gr20 haute route in corsica, the finest and hardest mountain walking routes, this is a classic adventure trekking holiday. Another person lost in the cirque and gone missing for a few days, rescued today by the gendarmerie. Le gr20 en liberte, sans guide, version sud, nord, integral.
A downhill road walk to the gr20 bar and we were applauded by french friends on arrival. Our semirigid of only 12 places has been specially designed for sea excursions, it allows, thanks to its small size to enter caves and faults and to navigate. I also do a bit of road cycling around the hills from time to time. The gr20 has a bit of a reputation as one of the more spectacular trails in europe. Stretching from calenzana in the south, to conca in the north, it takes 2 weeks to trek the entire gr20. This guidebook describes the classic gr20 trek, the north to south traverse of. It is a pity that cicerone have a large chunk of the hikingmountaineering market at this point, as their efforts as a publisher leave a lot to be desired. Due to the increasing popularity of the route i have found that to finish the route you now have to pre book all your camp site spaces or refuge bookings. However, on this new trekking holiday, unique to ke, you can now experience the challenge and achievement of walking the best sections of the gr20, without the need for continuously difficult or overly protracted walking days. From capanelle, you make your way to the picturesque sheepfolds of traghjete before trekking on towards the plateau of ghialgone. An excellent little book if you are going to trek gr20. The gr20 traverses corsica diagonally from north to south and is said to be the toughest of the gr routes and also.
Read 10 things to know about the gr routes from the macs adventure blog. The high level route cicerone guides and millions of other books. Gr20 corsica 2020 all you need to know before you go. Aug 21, 2008 plenty of photos, understandable maps, history of the island, and more important the present day people and their culture.
Your detailed information pack will be sent to you after you book. This self guided circuit will allow you to discover the most wild and most beautiful landscapes that corsica has to offer. Our other selfguided trekking in corsica from mountain to the sea gr20 north gr20 the classical. No help from the guidebook i noticed many europeans preferred a red book over the cicerone book. After that there were a few more snow patches to cross, although with much less exposure, and some rocky gullies to scramble down.
Yes, some of the stages are a bit rugged, but it is uniformly well marked, there is a plethora of trekking information available, and as long as you use some common sense and stay off the exposed areas when the weather is raging, chances are youll be fine. Plenty of photos, understandable maps, history of the island, and more important the present day people and their culture. Rising from the mediterranean sea, with granite peaks soaring to over 2600m, corsica is known as the scented isle. In hours of toil, we have yet to encounter a section of flat path that.
You can buy food from their small shops, or you can book a hot meal and. This week along the northern section allows you to sample the highlights and most rugged and challenging parts of the gr20. The gr20 refuges are points along the way that you can count on for shelter, water. Guidebook to walking the 190km gr20 trail, one of the worlds top trails, in 16 stages northsouth across the rugged mountains of corsica. This selfguided trekking tour takes you on an incredible journey over more than 150 km, experiencing the complete gr20 trail through the rugged and scenic mountains on the island of corsica.
The gr20 north is part of an exceptional, long distance walk, reputed as the best and most challenging in europe, it offers great trekking with the bonus of your luggage meeting you at points along the route. I know its a tough trek but im fit and have a lot of trekking and climbing experience id be carrying my own tentgear though. Along the way, youll encounter the stunning landscape of this rugged and scenic mediterranean island. A road book with ign maps this price does not include. So you heard of the gr20 and wonder if you can do it yourself. The long predicted decline in quality of lp may be proven by this edition.
It found it accurate for the gr20, but it proved quite inaccurate on the tra mare e monti trail i did two years ago mostly because of changing circumstances on the ground so in that respect its out of date. The classic route is described in the guide, along with high and lowlevel. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Our guide covers everything you need to know before your trek, including an overview of the type of terrain you can expect, the lowdown on food, drink, and huts on the trail, and an essential kitlist. Gr20, calenzana conca, the travers of corsica, 200 km, two weeks.
From the renoso mountain to the needles of bavella, youll follow red and white markings and take some alternative routes to complete this southern part of the grande randonnee gr. I guess gr20 is one of the best trekking in the world for a reason. Paddys book is now a little out of date and food can be obtained from most refuges and you dont. The route changed and the book was revised piecemeal, but it became clear that a new guidebook was needed. While not as popular as many treks in the alps, the charm of corsica and the incredible beauty makes the gr20 among the best treks in the world. Gr 20 is a long distance trail that traverses corsica diagonally from north to south. Paddy dillon is a prolific outdoor writer with numerous books to his name. The gr20 is the finest and hardest long distance mountain walk. Some of the trails are waymarked, but others are not, so you will need to have good navigation skills and have the ability to read a map, especially when walking in the mountain areas.
Buy corsica trekking gr20 trailblazer trekking guides 1st by david abram isbn. Starting in corscias northwest, in picturesque calenzana, the route winds southeast, through the heart of corsica, finishing on the eastern side of the island, just north of porto vecchio in the township of conca. Wandelgids trekking the gr20 corsica cicerone 9781852848521. You pass a mountain col and continue on the high route. Complete europes most challenging long distance trekking trail, the gr20 in corsica. Enjoy time exploring the vibrant city of ajaccio, napoleons birthplace. The trekking notes and sketch maps should suffice from a navigational perspective on this very well marked trail. If you are only going for the gr20, you may not need anything more than a trekking guide. Corsica gr20 september 2018 trip report north to south. Most of the trekking is done at a greater height max 3000m.
Discover corsica has designed a comfortable gr20 that respects the path of the most legendary hike in corsica. This selfguided trekking tour takes you through the southern half of the trail, from vizzavona to bavella. You will find uptodate tips on travel,food and places to stay in the towns. Walk on the gr20 at your own pace, with your family or friends and without a guide. The gr20 is a spectacular 180 km 112 mi trail, that winds its way along. Transportation to corsica rapatriation and cancellation insurance. Strider ldwa, august 2006 this book is not only a good book, but a down to earth practical book. These tours include trekking which is a little harder, normally on a challenging terrain. Nota interessante, il 7 luglio 2014 guillaume peretti. Gr 20 the toughest long distance trail in europe corsica. Find walking maps and guidebooks, self guided walking holidays and hiking tours.
The gr20 is a classic trek along the jagged spine of corsicas mountainous centre. Explore free books, like the victory garden, and more browse now. Corsica, the high level route an excellent guide book by paddy dillon and published by cicerone. On this absolutely classic walking holiday you can challenge yourself to walk the complete gr20 haute route, on the beautiful mediterranean island of corsica, one of the finest and hardest mountain walking routes in the whole of europe. Great for planning my gr20 hike, will bring it with me on the. Sep 29, 2011 the long predicted decline in quality of lp may be proven by this edition. All cycling walking kit guide tips and advice discovery destination guide trekking camino. One common issue i find with these books was that they assume every one is coming either from north america, europe or australia. Another gap appeared, after which the path picked its way along the side of a ridge, with more snow patches to negotiate.
World europe france gr20 one of the best hikes in the world gr 20 sometimes called. This guidebook describes the classic gr20 trek, the north to south traverse of the rugged mountains of corsica. My extra lightweight approach didnt stretch to any spare clothes, so i bought some cheap shorts and a tshirt with gr20 written on the front. Posts about trekking in corsica written by hendo henderson. Corsicas infamous gr20 trail takes walkers the length of the island in two weeks if. But as long as you are fit and motivated, it could be really enjoyable experience. Hiking the formidable spelunca gorge and a section of the classic gr20 trail. Sep, 2018 i also do a bit of road cycling around the hills from time to time. The guidebooks are sufficient if you are going to stay on the main trails. Get further insight into our walking and cycling holidays in the uk, europe and beyond.
Crossing corsica on the mythic gr20 trekking itinerary. Everything you need to know thinking about walking the worldfamous gr20, but dont know where to begin. Slicing diagonally across corsicas jagged spine, the legendary redandwhite waymarks of the gr20 guide trekkers across a succession of snowstreaked passes, alpine meadows, massive boulder fields and pristine forests of pine and oak often within sight of the sea. The high level route cicerone guides 2nd revised edition by dillon, paddy isbn. It is considered to be the most difficult of all the gr routes and one of the most beautiful mountain trail in europe. The maps are clear and the many alternate routes are a plus. The gr20 the gr20 is arguably the toughest walking route in europe and is often described as one of the most exhilarating long distance walks in the world. Tom fordyces book with ben dirs about his attempt to become a. I am going to do gr20 in corsica in september and wondered if anyone can give me an idea on how many days it will take. The best of corsicas gr20 trek ke adventure travel. Explore corsica, the most mountainous island in the mediterranean, on foot from its majestic mountains to the sea.