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GR20 Day 1 — Corsica

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The opening day of Europe's toughest long-distance trail — from Calenzana into the granite mountains of northern Corsica on the legendary GR20.

Stops on This Tour (10)

  1. 1
    Calenzana Village Calenzana marks the northern start of the GR20 — a 180-kilometre mountain trail considered the most challenging marke... 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
  2. 2
    Corsican Maquis Zone The trail climbs through dense maquis — the fragrant scrubland of Mediterranean herbs: myrtle, cistus, juniper, and w... 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
  3. 3
    Forêt de Sambucco The trail enters a chestnut and pine forest — welcome shade as the gradient steepens. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
  4. 4
    Rocky Ridge Scramble Above tree line, the trail transitions to bare granite. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
  5. 5
    Bocca a u Saltu The first significant pass of the GR20. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
  6. 6
    Granite Slab Traverse The trail crosses broad granite slabs at a steep angle. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
  7. 7
    Punta Ghjallu Viewpoint A viewpoint over the Figarella Valley and the sea beyond. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
  8. 8
    Snowmelt Stream A stream fed by lingering snow patches provides water — treat or filter before drinking. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
  9. 9
    Final Ascent to Refuge The final climb to the refuge involves more scrambling over granite boulders. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
  10. 10
    Refuge d'Ortu di u Piobbu The first GR20 refuge perches at 1,570 metres on a granite shelf above the Figarella Valley. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app

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