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Pictures: Looking back near the Bocca Palmentu (right) and Refuge d’E Capanelle (left). Day 1 – Vizzavona to (Gite d’Etape U Fugone) Refuge d’E Capanelle The first day is 9 miles and 5.5hrs and after staying in a hotel in Vizzavona I was able to get a great start, the route is easy to find and well way-marked and it was good to get going. I climbed the first section throug …

In 2013 I trekked the first half of the GR20 on Corsica between Calenzana and Vizzavona, (you can read about it here: GR20 - 2013 - Trip Report). This year I decided to complete the route. Commonly referred to as the ‘easier half’ the Southern section from Vizzavona to Conca is far from easy! Character The GR20 is affectionately known as the ‘Toughest trek in Europe’, …

Costs I took 300Euros travelling money but this wasn’t enough really. Campsite fees were generally 20Euros per night, a beer was 10Euros at the refuges and I bought one evening meal for 25Euros and one breakfast for 9Euros. A taxi on my first travel day cost 25 Euros and I bought food items along the way – all transactions that required cash. I returned with 50Euros+ which I’d k …

Outbound I flew from Manchester and booked the car into a long stay park, I usually use Drop&Go as this has always been convenient and hassle free. My flight was via Rome and there was a 3 hour transfer time, this seemed enough but I was worried about reported queues at the new Shengen terminals. As it was the machines were bi-passed at Rome in favour of the traditional booth and customs offi …

Established in only 2019 the Liechtenstein Way stretches the full length of the country, from the border of Switzerland, in the South, to the Austrian border in the North. This is a journey that can be done by car in just 24 minutes, but to complete the trail, the route stretches across the width of the country on mountain trails, through villages, alongside rivers, past castles, nature reserv …

This is a guide to our local national trail, the Cleveland Way—the first long-distance path I completed and one that will always hold a special place in my heart. This captivating National Trail meanders through North Yorkshire’s diverse landscapes, spanning 109 miles from the charming market town of Helmsley to the picturesque seaside of Filey. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or a casual exp …