Southwell Shelter

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This route, which crosses the GR®20, takes you to the intriguing and fascinating Abri Southwell, in the heart of Corsica. You can complete the round trip in 45 minutes. It’s a fairly easy to moderate walk in the shade, ideal for a family outing.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 1.65 mi
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    Average duration: 1h 10 
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    Difficulty: Easy
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 440 ft
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    Descent: - 436 ft
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    Highest point: 3,022 ft
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    Lowest point: 2,776 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Vivario (20219)
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    Start/End: N 42.129471° / E 9.135184°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 4251OT, 4251OTR
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Description of the walk

The start is to the right of Vizzavona station. There is a large, easily accessible car park.

(S/E) Head north along the path marked with yellow signposts and you’ll soon reach the footbridge over the Vecchio.

(1) Cross the footbridge and continue through the forest, then cross the Speloncello stream to reach the Southwell Shelter.

(2) Follow the path back in the opposite direction to return to the Vizzavona car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 2,982 ft - Gare de Vizzavona
  2. 1 : mi 0.31 - alt. 2,815 ft - Footbridge over the - Vecchio (rivière)
  3. 2 : mi 0.82 - alt. 3,018 ft - Rock shelter
  4. S/E : mi 1.65 - alt. 2,982 ft - Gare de Vizzavona

Notes

The path is entirely in the shade and signposted with small yellow markers. The terrain is easy, with no particular difficulties, just a slight incline. Do make sure you wear good walking shoes.

Worth a visit

(2) There is a picnic area by the stream, near the bridge.
(2) Take the time to read the information on the sign to gain a better understanding of the area.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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