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The GR20 Corsica Paddy Dillon

The GR20 Corsica By Paddy Dillon

The GR20 Corsica by Paddy Dillon


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A guidebook to walking Corsica's GR20, known as the toughest GR route in Europe. It makes a complete traverse through Corsica's high mountains, sometimes with hands-on scrambling. Covering 190km, the GR20 can be completed by fit walkers in about two weeks. The guide includes high- and low-level alternatives, plus extra mountain climbs.

The GR20 Corsica Summary

The GR20 Corsica: The High Level Route by Paddy Dillon

This guidebook describes the 'classic' route to walking the GR20 on Corsica, along with high- and low-level alternatives, plus extra mountain climbs. The guide explains exactly what is involved in following the GR20, including what walkers need to carry and how difficult the route is in places. Detailed route descriptions give all the information required and there are stunning photographs to inspire you along the way. Corsica is a mountainous island in the Mediterranean and its GR20 is one of the greatest adventure treks in Europe. It is reputed to be the toughest waymarked trail of all the GR routes. An ambitious route for fit and agile walkers, it covers 190km in about two weeks as it makes a complete traverse through the high mountains, negotiating magnificent mountain terrain and following the rocky central spine of Corsica across the whole length of the island. Some sections of the route are on walking trails, others are on bare rock where some hands-on scrambling is necessary. Facilities are limited to a dozen mountain refuges and a mere handful of hotels or gites.

About Paddy Dillon

Paddy Dillon is a prolific outdoor writer with numerous books to his name. He writes for outdoor magazines and other publications, as well as for tourism groups and other organisations. He lives on the fringe of the Lake District, and has walked and written about every county of Great Britain as well as Nepal, Tibet and the Canadian Rockies.

Table of Contents

Map Key General Map of Corsica Introduction Geology Brief History Travel to Corsica Travel Around Corsica How to Reach the GR20 When to Walk the GR20 How to Walk the GR20 How to Use this guide Maps of the GR20 Mountain Weather Path Conditions Mountain Rescue Kit Check Services on the GR20 Food, Drink and Fuel Language Currency Flowers and Wildlife Advice in a Nutshell Points to Bear in Mind Food Supplies and Services Calenzana and the Start of the GR20 Calenzana Stage 1A Calenzana to Refuge d'Ortu di u Piobbu (high-level) Stage 1B Calenzana to Refuge d'Ortu di u Piobbu (low-level) Ascent of Monte Corona from Refuge d'Ortu di u Piobbu Stage 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 Haut Asco Ascent of Monte Cinto from Haut Asco Stage 4 Haut Asco to Auberge U Vallone Link from Auberge U Vallone to Albertacce Stage 5 Auberge U Vallone to Hotel Castel di Vergio Ascent of Paglia Orba from Refuge de Ciottulu di I Mori Stage 6 Hotel Castel di Vergio to Refuge de Manganu Link from Refuge de Manganu to Soccia Stage 7 Refuge de Manganu to Refuge de Petra Piana Link from Bocca a Soglia to Bergeries de Grotelle Ascent of Monte Ritondu from Refuge de Petra Piana Stage 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 from Bergeries de Tolla to Tattone Stage 9A Refuge de l'Onda to Vizzavona (low-level) Stage 9B Refuge de l'Onda to Vizzavona (high-level) Vizzavona and the Midpoint of the GR20 Vizzavona Stage 10 Vizzavona to Bergeries d' E Capanelle Link from Hotel Monte d'Oro to Bocca Palmento Stage 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'Usciolu Link from Refuge d'Usciolu to Cozzano Stage 13 Refuge d'Usciolu to Refuge de Matalza Link from Tignosellu to Zicavo Link from Zicavo to Refuge de Matalza Stage 14 Refuge de Matalza to Refuge d'Asinau Alt Stage 13/14 Refuge d'Usciolu to Refuge d'Asinau (direct) 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 Conca Conca and the End of the GR20 Appendix 1 Summary of GR20 Walking Times and Facilities Appendix 2 Reverse Route Summary Appendix 3 Basic Language Notes for the GR20

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GOR009009010
9781852846350
1852846356
The GR20 Corsica: The High Level Route by Paddy Dillon
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Cicerone Press
20140529
240
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