CORSICA - Corsican Twin Peaks Trek
Trekking the spectacular northern section of the GR20 - Climb Monte Cinto, the highest mountain in Corsica - Walking the Cirque of Solitude - Characterful accommodation and great food
4 nights hotels, gites and refuges, 3 nights camping, 6 days DEMANDING trekking, max. altitude - 2706m / 8878ft. All meals included.
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A one week walking holiday, trekking along the best sections of the GR20 in Corsica. Our introduction to this exceptional week of walking in Corsica is the memorable drive from Calvi, which winds its way to Vizzavona, at the very heart of this most mountainous of islands. This small and historic hamlet is the starting point for a solid 6 days of trekking and scrambling. For most of our time in Corsica, we will be walking the famous GR20, which is well-known as one of Europe's finest long distance trekking routes. Our unique walking itinerary takes in the best of the dramatic scenery of northern Corsica and includes the chance to climb the biggest and also some of the most interesting of the mountains of Corsica which are conveniently clustered in the north-west of this singularly mountainous island. For 4 nights during this walking holiday we will stay at atmospheric campsites and refuges, as we follow high ridge trails beneath the rocky Monte Rotondo (2622m/8602ft) and enjoy picnic lunches beside blue mountain lakes. After our trekking ascent of the striking pyramidal peak of Paglia Orba (2525m/8284ft), we trek across the impressive Cirque of Solitude then walk down to a hotel in the seasonal ski station of Haut Asco. This is our base as we walk to the summit of the island's highest peak, Monte Cinto (2706m/8878ft). We are able to provide partial vehicle support during this superb short walking holiday which offers a taste of the real Corsica and amazing trekking on the GR20.
Trip Guide
This is only a short trip, but we pack a lot in. For a period of 6 days, we will be walking and scrambling for an average of around 7 hours a day. This is a trip for fit and competent hill-walkers and scramblers. We have devised a tough mountain itinerary which is played out on rugged terrain. Some of the paths that we follow are way-marked routes, such as the GR20. Other parts of the route are on little-used tracks and trails, with a lot of ascent and descent and a considerable amount of scrambling. Because this route cannot be fully vehicle-supported, group members will carry their sleeping bags and essential overnight items on approximately half of the walking days.
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