GR20 corsica | 2313m

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The route passes by the following peaks:

  • Punta Alle Porte (2313 m)
  • Pointe Muratello (2138 m)
  • Punta Bianca (1954 m)
  • Punta Scaddatta (1834 m)
  • Monte Incudine (2134 m)

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GR20 Quick Facts

  • The GR20 is one of the longest and toughest long-distance hikes in Europe.
  • Length: The hike spans north to south across Corsica and is 112-miles (180km) long.
    The total ascent is around 10,600m.
  • The GR20 is considered very tough. This hike should not be taken lightly, and it is a significant physical challenge, especially considering you will be carrying a heavy backpack. The hike is steep and strenuous.
  • It is recommended that you embark on the hike in late June or early September. The number of days needed to complete the hike varies greatly from hiker to hiker.
  • No permit is needed to hike the GR20.
  • There are mountain huts (refuges) that are owned by the national park. You also have the option to camp near the refuges or stay in privately owned hotels.

Highlights Of The GR20 Trail

  • Cirque de la Solitude: This is a steep and challenging part of the trail, you will encounter this obstacle in the 4th section. Hikers will have to climb with chains that are bolted to the rockface.
  • Lac de Nino: This is a beautiful glacial lake in the middle of grassy meadows. This can be found in the 6th section.
  • Lac de Melo and Lac de Capitello: These are two glacial lakes surrounded by rugged rocks in the 8th section.
  • Monte d’Oro: This is the 12th highest summit of Corsica located in the 9th section.
  • Monta Incudine: The highest mountain of Souther Corsica. It provides great vistas of Plateau de Coscione and can be found in the 13th section of the trail.
  • Aiguilles de Bavella: These are spectacular cliffs you will encounter in the 14th stage.



By public transport:
    Train station near start point: Camp Raffalli (7.4 Km from start point)

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Refuge de l´Ortu di u Piobbu (1570 m):
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Carozzu (1270 m):
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Refuge du Parc (1420 m):
    Website: Homepage
    Phone: +33 4 95 51 79 10
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Tighjettu
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Bergerie de Ballone
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Ciottulu di i Mori
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Bergerie de Radule
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Gîte Castel De Vergio
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Bergeries de Vaccaghia (1621 m):
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Refuge de Manganu (1601 m):
    Phone: +33 4 95 51 79 00
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Petra Piana
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Refuge de LOnda
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Refuge de Capannelle (1586 m):
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Bergerie de Ghjalcone
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Refuge Col de Verde (1290 m):
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Refuge de Prati (1840 m):
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Bivouac Laparo (1507 m):
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Refuge dUsciolu (1750 m):
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Bergerie dAsinau (1462 m):
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Refuge de Paliri (1054 m):
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Technical Difficulty Very Easy
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Popularity 4
Highest point 2313m
Total gain 11740m
Total loss 11760m
Duration 186h04m
Distance 172.8Km
Rating 7918

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