Summits of corsica ITINERARY

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Summits of corsica
Starting in the centre of Corsica, this wild and athletic trail will take you to the north of the GR20
and to craggy and forgotten paths. With mythical hikes on the highest summits of the island,
swimming in turquoise water, altitude sheepfolds, hanging lakes and a mineral background, this
raid is a wonderful trip through the Corsican mountains.
SUNDAY
MONDAY
Meeting and shuttle at the Ajaccio airport at 1:30 pm. Reception,
dinner at the pizzeria “Camping du Soleil” in Tattone. Night under
tents.
Discovery of a wild glen, secret waterfall, crystalline ponds, hike and
swimming. Night in the Camping du Soleil in Tattone.
TUESDAY
Accommodation
Bivouacs
near
the
shelters in appropriate
places and campsite. You
have to bring your own
sleeping bag.
ITINERARY
We will go to Pietra Piana, passing through the Manganello valley.
Lunch on granite rock plates and swimming. Bivouac near the
shelter.
 Difference in altitude: + 1050 m.
WEDNESDAY
Beginning and end of
the trips
Meeting at 7 pm at the
Ajaccio airport, or you
can directly go to the
Camping du Soleil in
Tattone. To book the
transfer, please contact
us a few days before
your arrival. End of the
trip on Sunday, with a
free day in Ajaccio.
Hike of the Monte Rotondo (2622 m), second highest Corsican
summit,where you will enjoy panoramic scenery. Downhill to the
Restonica valley, passing through the Cavacciole glen. Nights under
tents in Grotelle and dinner at Téo’s.
 Difference in altitude: + 800 / - 1200 m.
Beautiful wild path in the High Tavignano, to reach the Arinella
pass. Walk down to the heart of Niolu. Supplying to the local
grocer’s. Night in the “Calacuccia”campsite.
Three hard days in the Cinq Frati, Monte Cinto and Paglia Orba
massifs. Amazing and alpine sceneries on the Corsican highest
summits. Unforgettable memories. Climbing of these summits in a
wild environment, around 1 200m of difference in altitude. Bivouac
near the shelter. Supplying by taxi in the Haut-Asco.
The peaks which overhang the Bonifatu corrie and thick forests. One
of the most awesome sectors of the GR20. We will pass through
crests on the Calvi railings.
 Tuesday: night in Carrozzu: + 700m / - 900
 Wednesday: night in Ortu di u Piobbu: + 600 m / - 850 m.
 Thursday: Arrival in Calenzana.
SATURDAY TO
MONDAY
FRIDAY
THURSDAY
We will walk up passing through the Melo and Capitello lakes and
then go through the Goria breach. We will sleep in tents at a sheep
fold, near the Vaccaghia ponds on the Camputile plateau.
THURSDAY
Porterage
Backpack (from 14 to
17kg). You will carry
your personal things and
picnic for 2/3days with
you.
TUESDAY TO
Level / Ground
From 5 to 7 h of walk
per day. There are some
out of footpath passages
and it is possible
that we go through
névés. Several stages
with
1
200m
in
difference of altitude.
SUNDAY
Meals
It is all included (except
drinks). All the meals are
prepared together.
Return to Ajaccio in the morning, free morning.
 Depending on the circumstances (weather conditions, technical level of the
participants, accommodations overloaded), the schedule can be changed by
the staff in order to make the trip more enjoyable. accommodations
overloaded), the schedule can be changed by the staff in order to make the
trip more enjoyable.
Clothing and personal things to bring
First-aid kid
A first-aid kit is provided
to each guide. You have to
use it in case of important
problems,
but it cannot be used as a
first-kit aid for the group
for the common problems
you would
encounter in your daily
life. Please be sure to bring
a personal pharmacy.
 cap or hat
 sunglasses
 tee-shirt(s)
 fleece jacket
 waterproof jacket or rain cape
 short
 swimsuit
 trousers or long johns
 socks
 tennis or sandals for the night
 head covering
 gloves
 flask or plastic bottle (2l recommended)
 knife (like an Opinel)
 plastic bowl and cutlery
 sleeping sheet
 waterproof plastic bag
 vanity-case
 toilet paper
 headlamp
 household soap or Aleppo soap (eco-friendly)
 pocket money (there is no cash dispenser on the way).
 You have to bring your own hiking equipment like hiking shoes, your
own backpack and your own sleeping bag. You should also bring
your own walking stick and hydration pack.
Personal Pharmacy
What you can put in it:
-Personal medicines if you
have
specific
troubles
(allergies…)
-Plaster against blisters
-Something to prevent or to
release knees and ankles
problem (Elastoplast).
-Something to disinfect
small
wounds.
Solar
protection for lips and skin
Useful informations
Different ways to go to Corsica :
 By boat
o From Marseille :
www.maritima-ferries
o From Toulon – Nice – Savone and Livourne : Corsica ferries
www.corsicaferries.com.
 By plane :
Flights from the principal cities of France (continent) to Ajaccio, Calvi
and Figari. Information and booking: 3654 and www.airfrance.fr.
-Something to release bowel
problems due to a change of
diet
-Something
to
ease
headache, aches and bugs
bites.
Dates of departures 2016
Price
From Sunday 19th June to Sunday 3rd July
From Sunday 3rd July to Sunday 17th July
990 €
From Sunday 17th July to Sunday 31st July
Please ask advices to your
doctor and your chemists
and remember that you will
have to carry your kit.
Please only take what is
necessary.
From Sunday 31st July to Sunday 14th August
1040 €
th
From Sunday 14
August to Sunday 28
th
August
From Sunday 28th August to Sunday 11st September
990 €
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