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Corsica – GR20 – Northern Highlights

€1,400.00

  • “The Isle of Beauty” – Wild and rugged mountains juxtaposed with the Mediterranean Sea.
  • Northern highlights of the GR20 and ascents of Paglia Orba and Monte Cinto
  • 6 days demanding trekking including the spectacular Cirque of Solitude.

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Categories: Level 6, Summer, Trekking Tags: Corsica, GR20, Isle of Beauty, Trekking
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Description

The northern section of the GR20 is considered to contain the most challenging parts of the trek. Starting at Vizzavona and ending in Calenzana.

This 7 day trek following the spine of Corsica from South to North. It 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 northern section starts at Vizzavona.

Corsica is a wonderful island and although part of France, it has a strong identity of its own. The refuges along the route are guardianed by Corsicans, full of character.

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. See more photographs of the GR20 in the photo gallery.

Itinerary

D1 – Arrive at Calvi airport and group transfer via Corte to Vizzavona.

D2 – Vizzavona to Grotelle. Camping at the bergerie.

D3 – Grotelle, lac de Capitellu and climb to the breche and descend past the Manganu refuge to the Bergeries de Vaccaghja. Camping.

D4 – Bergeries de Vaccaghja, lac de Nino, Refuge Ciutullu di Mori. Night in refuge.

D5 – Refuge Ciutullu di Mori to Bergeries de Vallone. Dinner at the refuge.

D6 – Cirque de la Solitude, bocca Tumaginesca, and descent to Haut Asco. Transfer to Calvi – overnight in hotel.

D7 – Ascent of Monte Cinto the highest peak on Corsica.

D8 – The tour finishes after breakfast.

Details

Duration: 7 days
Min / Max Group size: 4 – 8 For private group departures please contact me.
Rating: Demanding trekking over frequently rocky and rough terrain.
Accommodation: Huts (shared dormitory type rooms); Gites – Dortoir;Tents; Hotels (twin rooms).
Meals: Dinner, Breakfast and Packed Lunch. (except dinner on the final night in Calvi).
What’s included:
  • Guiding by qualified international mountain leader.
  • Luggage transfer – where indicated
  • Group transfer from Calvi airport to Vizavonna and Calvi to Calvi airport
What’s not included:
  • Flights
  • Additional accommodation
  • Insurance
  • Drinks and tips (unless indicated)

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