GR 20

The GR 20 (French: Grande Randonnee 20) is a GR- distance hiking trail on the French island of Corsica (Regional Natural Park of Corsica ). The 170- kilometer route linking the two places Calenzana and Conca across the Corsican mountains in north-south direction. He is considered very demanding trail, since it is higher than 1500 m away runs for long stretches by hochgebirgiges grounds of populated areas. There are overcome some climbing sections. The trail crosses several mountain passes. About halfway in Vizzavona there is a connection to the Corsican railway. The majority of the route runs through the territory of the Regional Natural Park of Corsica.

For the entire GR 20 is roughly 15 days, with only about one in four hikers walk through the whole route in one go. A section that can be hiked for less experienced hikers with good equipment in three days, between the Col de Bavella and the Col de Verde and leads to the nearby Monte Incudine. In the north of GR crossing the Col de Vergio 20. Between Calenzana Vizzavona and you can make a detour to Monte Cinto. This can " Asco skin " to be climbed at the end of the driveway in a day from the ski resort and offers a good view of the Corsican hills. If, however, the actual GR 20 follows, you come, among others, one of the key points, the " Cirque de la Solitude" where some climbing sections must be mastered.

The path should be committed only in season from mid-June to end of October, as it is snow and ice only during this period. The refuges ( refuges ) of the Natural Park along the hiking trail are typically staffed from early June to late September with a keeper ( gardien ). Previously, the hiker on her way had to supply themselves with food because the remote location of the mountain huts for overnight stays allowed only a limited supply of food ( meats, cheeses, sweets). This has changed to 2005. All cabins offer drinks and hot meals. Even the mountains Ries (shepherds ), which are located at the edge of the GR 20, offer some of the accommodations and all meals. From the end of September, the food options are limited, as the mountains Ries close and also some huts are managed only to a limited extent.

Since May 2009 applies to all walkers along the GR 20, a reservation request for overnight stays in the shelters and the rented tents ( bivouacs ). Nights in your tent must not be registered - Stand Fall 2013.

The hallmark of the way are one white and one red stripes painted on rocks and on trees at eye level. In other places, cairns help to keep the road in mind.