GR20 – Corsica

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

GR20 – Corsica

The High Level Route

Author

Paddy Dillon

Cover

Paperback - PVC

Edition

Second

ISBN_13

9781852844776

Availability

Published

Price

£12.95

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Front Cover (1)
Location Map (1)
Overview Maps (1)
Sample Routes (2)
Sample Photos (1)

Seasons

Possible mid-May to mid-October; June or September is ideal, with July and August being the hottest, and busiest, months.

Centres

Calvi, Vizzavona, Porto Vecchio. Limited accommodation and facilities on or near the route.

Difficulty

Isolated mountainous terrain. Challenging trek (with scrambling) for experienced, fit walkers. Backpacking throughout.

Must See

Ascent of Monte Cinto, Cirque de la Solitude, Ascent of Paglia Orba

A friend and myself have just come back from a fantastic 10 days walking the northern route of the GR20.

This is an unashamable plug for Paddy Dillon's book. Its really excellent! Even the "foreigners" we met were using it- as it is both more accurate and relevant than the alternatives.

If you think its too heavy, as my ultra light nut thought, just do what he did and cut it up- but don't leave for the GR20 without it."

Posted on www.Outdoorsmagic.com discussion site, July 2006

'The guide includes the ascents of Monte Cinto, Paglia Orba and the Cirque de la Solitude and high and low alternatives.

Paddy provides everything to know before tackling the route.'

(Strider LDWA, August 2006)

This book is not only a good book, but a down to earth practical book. Paddy gives you all the pre trek beta, and doesn't hide anything. The photos in the book are excellent and leave you in no doubt of the breathtaking scenery. The recent new maps are an excellent improvement and make its usage far easier than the previous edition (impartial feedback).