GR20 Corsica (eBook)

The High Level Route

Paddy Dillon (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2016 | 4. Auflage
272 Seiten
Cicerone Press (Verlag)
978-1-78362-354-9 (ISBN)

Infos

Guidebook to walking the GR20 through Corsica's high mountains. A challenging trail between Calinzana and Conca that includes hands-on scrambling, the 190km trek can be completed by fit walkers in about two weeks. The guidebook includes high and low-level alternatives, plus extra mountain climbs, and all you need to know for this tough route.

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This guidebook describes the classic GR20 trek, the north to south traverse of the rugged mountains of Corsica. Starting in Corscia's north-west, in picturesque Calenzana, the route winds south-east, through the heart of Corsica, finishing on the eastern side of the island, just north of Porto Vecchio in the township of Conca. Described in 16 stages with high level/low level alternatives for relevant stages, the route is roughly 200km in length and takes approximately two weeks to complete. The GR20 climbs high into the mountains. It is demanding trek and only suitable for experienced walkers. Step-by-step descriptions of each stage are accompanied by 1:50,000 mapping, together with information on ascent/descent, terrain, and food, water and shelter en route. Also included is invaluable information such as path conditions, what to take, and getting to/from and around Corsica. This comprehensive guide also includes information on the history and geology of Corsica, together with notes on the local plants and wildlife. An island of surreal beauty, Corsica showcases dramatic mountains, enchanting coastline and ethereal vistas. Bare rock and sheer cliff contrasts with black sand beaches, alpine pastures and pockets of forest. Mediterranean flair abounds, history lingers and culture is celebrated, making it the perfect destination for a trek bursting with adventure.

Autor

Paddy Dillon is a prolific outdoor writer with over 70 guidebooks to his name, and contributions to 30 other publications. He has written for a variety of outdoor magazines, as well as many booklets and brochures for tourism organisations. Paddy lives near the Lake District and has walked in every county in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales; writing about walks in every one of them. He enjoys simple day walks, challenging long-distance walks, and is a dedicated island-hopper. He has led guided walks and walked extensively in Europe, as well as in Nepal, Tibet, Korea, Africa and the Rocky Mountains of Canada and the United States.

Inhalt

Map key



Overview map

Route summary table



Introduction

Geology

Brief history

Getting to Corsica

Getting around Corsica

Getting to the GR20

When to trek

How to trek

Maps

Mountain weather

Path conditions

Mountain rescue

What to take

Services along the route

Food, drink and fuel

Language

Currency

Using this guide

Plants and wildlife on Corsica

Maquis

Trees

Flowers

Wildlife



The GR20

Stage 1A Calenzana to Refuge d'Ortu di u Piobbu (high-level)

Stage 1B Calenzana to Refuge d'Ortu di u Piobbu (low-level)

Excursion 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 Ascu Stagnu

Stage 4A Ascu Stagnu to Auberge U Vallone (main)

Stage 4B Ascu Stagnu to Auberge U Vallone (variant)

Link route Auberge U Vallone to Albertacce

Stage 5 Auberge U Vallone to Htel Castel di Vergio

Excursion Ascent of Paglia Orba from Refuge de Ciottulu di I Mori

Stage 6 Htel Castel di Vergio to Refuge de Manganu

Link route Bergeries de Vaccaghja to Corte

Link route Refuge de Manganu to Soccia

Stage 7 Refuge de Manganu to Refuge de Petra Piana

Link route Brèche de Capitellu or Bocca a Soglia to Bergeries de Grotelle

Excursion 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 route Bergeries de Tolla to Tattone and Vizzavona

Stage 9A Refuge de l'Onda to Vizzavona (low-level)

Stage 9B Refuge de l'Onda to Vizzavona (high-level)

Stage 10 Vizzavona to Bergeries d' E Capanelle

Link route La Foce 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 route Refuge d'Usciolu to Cozzano

Stage 13 Refuge d'Usciolu to Refuge de Matalza

Link route Tignosellu to Zicavo

Link route 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 (variant)

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



Appendix A Facilities along the route (Calenzana to Conca)

Appendix B Facilities along the route (Conca to Calenzana)

Appendix C Accommodation list

Appendix D Basic language notes

Appendix E Useful contacts







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Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 23.6.2016
• Zusatzinfo: 97 photos, 73 maps and 47 route profiles
• Verlagsort: Milnthorpe
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport
• Themenwelt: Reisen ► Reiseführer
• Schlagworte: Backpacking • Europes toughest trek • hike • Walk
• ISBN-10: 1-78362-354-3 / 1783623543
• ISBN-13: 978-1-78362-354-9 / 9781783623549