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Cirque de la Solitude walks
GR®20 from Calenzana to Conca in 13 days
Association / Club / Walk leader 
171.21 km
+12,434 m
-12,429 m
13 days
Very difficult
Departure from Calenzana (Haute-Corse)
The legendaryGR®20, done in a north-south direction... renowned as the most difficult ofthe GR® trails... Quite dizzying aerial passages alternate with easier passages, especially in the south. Very beautiful landscapes.
From the Asco Stagnu refuge to the Tighiettu refuge
Association / Club / Walk leader 
6.27 km
+1,062 m
-804 m
6 hrs
Extremely difficult
Departure from Haute-Corse
Fourth stage ofthe GR®20with the Cirque de la Solitude pass. A place that leaves no one indifferent.
Please note: the facilities for descending and ascending the Cirque de la Solitude have been removed, making this a very challenging route.
Walks near Cirque de la Solitude
From the Tighiettu Refuge to Castellu di Vergio
Association / Club / Walk leader 
14.55 km
+824 m
-1,112 m
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Albertacce (Haute-Corse)
Fifth stage ofthe GR®20, pushing on to the Col de Vergio, we are doing two 6-hour stages rather than one 4-hour and one 8-hour stage, and we will be using the accommodation at the Col de Vergio.
From the Carrozzu refuge to the Asco Stagnu refuge
Association / Club / Walk leader 
4.46 km
+816 m
-655 m
3h 35
Difficult
Departure from Calenzana (Haute-Corse)
The third stage ofthe GR®20is a beautiful climb through scree. And magnificent orange lilies add colour to the mountain.
Corsica Stage 3: Albertacce to Col de Vergio
Visorando member 
15.46 km
+772 m
-224 m
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Albertacce (Haute-Corse)
This third stage takes us to the Col de Vergio, the highest point of the day, which marks the start of the descent to Porto.
We will pass by the beautiful Radule waterfall and its pools, which are perfect for swimming.
From the Col de Vergio to the Manganu Refuge
Association / Club / Walk leader 
15.11 km
+647 m
-442 m
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Albertacce (Haute-Corse)
The sixth stage of ourGR®20. We pass by the beautiful Lake Nino. It is a long hike in terms of distance, but the elevation gain is easier than on previous days.
Corsica Stage 5: Col de Vergio to Evisa
Visorando member 
11.46 km
+182 m
-753 m
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Albertacce (Haute-Corse)
After our break at the Col de Vergio, we head back towards the sea.
During this stage, we will cross the beautiful Aîtone forest with its swimming pools and paved paths in some places.
From the Ortu di u Piobu refuge to the Carrozu refuge
Association / Club / Walk leader 
7.28 km
+700 m
-977 m
4h 05
Difficult
Departure from Calenzana (Haute-Corse)
This is the second stage ofthe GR®20when travelling from north to south.
Corsica Stage 2: Refuge de A Sega to Albertacce
Visorando member 
12.58 km
+539 m
-852 m
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Corte (Haute-Corse)
Second day of the hike between Corte and Porto.
The trail begins by climbing up to Bocca Arinella, where we discover our destination: after Lake Calacuccia, the village of Albertacce.
From Calenzana to the Ortu di U Piobu refuge
Association / Club / Walk leader 
11.90 km
+1,512 m
-190 m
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Calenzana (Haute-Corse)
This is the first stage ofthe GR®20in Corsica when travelling from north to south.
A difficult stage due to the significant elevation gain, and above all because it is the first day of a long series...
From Evisa to Porto
Visorando member 
10.26 km
+178 m
-935 m
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Évisa (Corse-du-Sud)
For this last stage, as soon as you leave Evisa, take the discovery trail and descend the beautiful Spelunca Gorges. After the Genoese bridge at Pianella, you will arrive at the beautiful village of Ota and descend towards the marina at Porto.
