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Stage 1: from Calenzana to Ortu

Stage 1: from Calenzana to Ortu

Hard

France > Corsica > Haute-Corse

Exceptional trail

Length

11km

Duration

6h30min

Elev gain

1386m


This is the first leg of the GR20 in the North-South direction. With 1,371 meters, this is the biggest elevation gain of the 16 legs.

The path leaves the village of Calenzana and quickly passes the only fountain of this leg, the funtana di Ortivinti. It then climbs to the Bocca pass at u Bazzichellu, passing through the promontory of Arghjova and Bocca a U saltu. The sea view is magnificent, stretching all the way to Calvi.

Finally, just follow a crest to the refuge of Ortu di U Piobbu.


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Map and elevation

Elevation

11.3km 301m

Uphill

1386m

Highest point

1584m

Downhill

139m

Lowest point

301m

Route type

One way

Offline

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About this trail

Eat and Stay

Fountain of Ortiventi (around 1km into the walk). Shelter at the end of the stage.


Dogs

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Equipment

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Season

Can be difficult in Winter

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