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France 15 days Trip Code: XFC
Trekking Level
Cultural Discovery
Nature & Wildlife
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Calvi Calenzana Bonifatu Paglia Orba Monte Renoso Vizzavona
Bastia Haut Asco Monte Cinto Corte
Corsica : The GR20
Trek the Grand Randonnee (GR) 20 · Walk along rocky and steep paths to lush green meadows · Explore the delightful citadel of Corte
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Arguably Europe's finest and toughest trek, the spectacular GR20 footpath was established in 1972 and traverses Corsica diagonally from north to south. You'll enjoy beautiful walks, staying in more relaxing private accommodation and only carrying daypacks. With a rest day in the beautiful citadel of Corte. The landscapes vary enormously from precipitous and dramatic cliff-top paths to lush green meadows. An incredible and legendary hike finally made comfortable.
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Itinerary
Day 1 Fly to Bastia. Transfer to Calenzana Day 2 Haut Asco You start your trip with
and walk to Bonifatu. a long but rewarding walk from Bonifatu to Haut Asco. Day 3 Monte Cinto Today you make an ascent of Monte Cinto, the highest mountain in Corsica (2,706m) and return to Asco for the night. Day 4 Circus of Solitude After traversing the legendary Circus of Solitude, the GR20's hardest section, you descend towards the sheep pastures of Vallone. Day 5/6 Paglia Orba Climb to the Refuge Ciotulu I Mori on Paglia Orba, then descend through forest surrounded by `pozzines' and grazing animals. River to Corte, where you have a free day. Day 9 Capanelle Climb to Bocca Palmente where the view is breathtaking. After passing several sheepfolds you reach Capanelle where you spend the night. Day 10 Monte Renosu Optional walk to the summit of Monte Renosu (2,352m) and on the way down you pass by Bastiani Lake. Day 11/12 Col de Verde From Capanelle you walk to the Plateau of Ghialgone. In the morning you ascend to Prati Refuge. Day 13/14 Basseta/Bavella Long climb to Bocca di L'Usciolu, before you descend towards the sheepfold of Basseta. Then descend to the Asinau Valley and on to Bavella. Day 15 Transfer to Ajaccio. Fly home.
Essentials
Day 7/8 Corte Walk along the Tavignano
Mountain trekking experience is essential and you need to be used to reading and following map instructions. The trekking is between 4-9 hiking hours per day on sometimes difficult trails. The maximum altitude you reach is 2,706m, with the average being 2,000m. Activities Walking/trekking Transport Bus, on foot Accommodation Comfortable dormitories (12nts), tent (1nt), hotel (1nt) Meals included 15 breakfasts, 13 lunches & 14 dinners.
2012
Sun 10 Jun - Sun 17 Jun Sun 24 Jun - Sun 1 Jul Sun 8 Jul - Sun 15 Jul Sun 22 Jul - Sun 29 Jul Sun 19 Aug - Sun 26 Aug Sun 26 Aug - Sun 2 Sep Sun 2 Sep - Sun 9 Sep Sun 16 Sep - Sun 23 Sep
With flights
Without flights
£3,159 £3,159 £3,159 £3,159 £3,159 £3,159 £3,159 £3,159
£2,999 £2,999 £2,999 £2,999 £2,999 £2,999 £2,999 £2,999
All elements in the itinerary are included, unless otherwise stated. Prices are per person and subject to change (see Booking Conditions p194). Single room option not available. For insurance details see p193. Flights Direct flights with Easyjet from London. Flight schedules and preferred airlines can change.
Ajaccio Average Daily Max Temp °C 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 4 5 6 8 10 11 12 11 9 7 5 4 Average Daily Hours of Sunshine Average Monthly Rainfall (mm) 100 80 60 40 20 0
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For more information call 0845 004 5023 or visit adventurecompany.co.uk/XFC
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