Corsica is a mountainous island in the Mediterranean and its GR20 is reputated to be the toughest waymarked trail in Europe. It is an ambitious route for fit and agile walkers, covering 190km in about two weeks as it makes a complete traverse through the high mountains, backpacking the whole way, sometimes with hands-on scrambling. Facilities are limited to a dozen mountain refuges and a mere handful of hotels or g"tes.The 'classic' route is described, along with high- and low-level alternatives, plus extra mountain climbs.This guide explains exactly what is involved in following the GR20, including what walkers need to carry and how difficult the route is in places, revealing everything you need to know. Detailed route descriptions and stunning photographs leave walkers in no doubt as to what is required of them to walk this exceptionally beautiful, dramatic and rugged route.
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This is an unashamable plug for Paddy Dillion's book. Its really excellent! Even the "foreigners" we met were using it- as it is both more accurate and relevent than the alternatives. If you think its too heavy, as my ultra light nut thought, just do what he did and cut it up- but don't leave for the GR20 without it." Posted on www.Outdoorsmagic.com discussion site, July 2006 'Paddy provides everything to know before tackling the route.' Strider LDWA, August 2006 This book is not only a good book, but a down to earth practical book. Paddy gives you all the pre trek beta, and doesn't hide anything. The photos in the book are excellent and leave you in no doubt of the breathtaking scenery. The recent new maps are an excellent improvement and make its usage far easier than the previous edition (impartial feedback). The Aitchison-Jones Walker's Handbook 2007
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Paddy Dillon is a prolific outdoor writer with a score and more books to his name, as well as a dozen booklets and brochures. He writes for a number of outdoor magazines and other publications, as well as producing material for tourism groups and other organisations. He lives on the fringe of the Lake District, and has walked, and written about walking, in every county in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales as well as Nepal, Tibet, the Canadian Rockies and many parts of Europe.
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This review is from: GR20: Corsica: The High-level route (Cicerone Guides) (Turtleback)
Paddy Dillon's GR20 guide is, IMHO, the best guide available. I walked the GR20 during October 2008, and saw many other guide books.
The maps are without competition (in most other guides, the maps are drawn by hand!); the water sources pinpointed accurately; walking times are more reasonable (although you should always regard them as estimates); and more side trips and connections than most other books. In addition, the guidebook is small and relatively light (just over 300gr, 10.5oz). It contains nothing more than needed for the walk (which, if you're watching your weight, is crucial). On the downside, of course, is that it contains nothing more than needed for the walk :) If you plan to see anything else on the island, you will need to get something for that too (for example, the trailblazer guide has some information on the main cities, but it really isn't enough for anything more than a day's visit in each). Get this guide, you will not regret it.
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This review is from: GR20: Corsica: The High-level route (Cicerone Guides) (Turtleback)
The shipment, right on time. The book seems to be as detailed as expected. The road stories are clear and the tips are important. This is the right book to take to the GR20
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total descent, total ascent, tall laricio pines, spiny broom, small camping spaces, bouldery path, alder scrub, bouldery slope, paint flashes, rocky notch, tall heather, more open slope, broom scrub, heather scrub, juniper scrub, variant route, path drifts, path zigzags, rugged crest, main crest, most walkers Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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total descent, total ascent, tall laricio pines, spiny broom, small camping spaces, bouldery path, alder scrub, bouldery slope, paint flashes, rocky notch, tall heather, more open slope, broom scrub, heather scrub, juniper scrub, variant route, path drifts, path zigzags, rugged crest, main crest, most walkers Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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