9.26.2012

corsica 5: a day on the gr20



Today we drove 45 minutes to Conca to access the GR20. We hiked the last section of trail for hikers completing the 180km trail diagonally across the island. We made our way up the trail, stopped for a quick lunch, and dropped into a narrow valley with small falls and pools to swim and sun on the rocks. After an extended break, we continued up the trail towards Col de Bavella through high forest and arid rock climbs. We retraced our steps in the fading light, took a quick stop to refresh in the pool, and descended quickly back down to Conca. I hope to come back to make the multi-day journey along the GR20.