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This is an unashamable plug for Paddy Dillion's book. Its really excellent! Even the "foreigners" we met were using it- as it is both more accurate and relevent than the alternatives. If you think its too heavy, as my ultra light nut thought, just do what he did and cut it up- but don't leave for the GR20 without it." Posted on www.Outdoorsmagic.com discussion site, July 2006 'Paddy provides everything to know before tackling the route.' Strider LDWA, August 2006 This book is not only a good book, but a down to earth practical book. Paddy gives you all the pre trek beta, and doesn't hide anything. The photos in the book are excellent and leave you in no doubt of the breathtaking scenery. The recent new maps are an excellent improvement and make its usage far easier than the previous edition (impartial feedback). The Aitchison-Jones Walker's Handbook 2007
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This guidebook describes the ?classic' route to walking the GR20 on Corsica, along with high- and low-level alternatives, plus extra mountain climbs. The guide explains exactly what is involved in following the GR20, including what walkers need to carry and how difficult the route is in places. Detailed route descriptions give all the information required and there are stunning photographs to inspire you along the way. Corsica is a mountainous island in the Mediterranean and its GR20 is one of the greatest adventure treks in Europe. It is reputed to be the toughest waymarked trail of all the GR routes. An ambitious route for fit and agile walkers, it covers 190km in about two weeks as it makes a complete traverse through the high mountains, negotiating magnificent mountain terrain and following the rocky central spine of Corsica across the whole length of the island. Some sections of the route are on walking trails, others are on bare rock where some hands-on scrambling is necessary. Facilities are limited to a dozen mountain refuges and a mere handful of hotels or gites.
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Best Guide to the GR20,
By SineQuaNon "SineQuaNon" (Oxford, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: GR20: Corsica: The High Level Route (Cicerone Guides) (Turtleback)
I took this guide with me to Corsica in July 2009. You can't go wrong with Paddy Dillon and his trail descriptions. It was indispensable on those long days. The most important landmarks were noted and his recommendations never steered us wrong. I cannot recommend it more highly--a great guide for a great trail!
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tired and happy,
This review is from: GR20: Corsica: The High Level Route (Cicerone Guides) (Turtleback)
Excellent guide for walking the route, selected to accompany me from the three I had bought. I did tear out the pages I didn't need before I set out, to reduce the weight, but kept the low level options in case of bad weather. No other maps needed with this book and excellent advice on preparing for the walk. Needs updating again with regard to costs and the improvement in hotels and some other facilities (Sept 2011) although most refuges are still "spartan".
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Great guide for a great hike,
By Guy Sela "spoonman" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: GR20: Corsica: The High Level Route (Cicerone Guides) (Turtleback)
Paddy Dillon's GR20 guide is, IMHO, the best guide available. I walked the GR20 during October 2008, and saw many other guide books.
The maps are without competition (in most other guides, the maps are drawn by hand!); the water sources pinpointed accurately; walking times are more reasonable (although you should always regard them as estimates); and more side trips and connections than most other books. In addition, the guidebook is small and relatively light (just over 300gr, 10.5oz). It contains nothing more than needed for the walk (which, if you're watching your weight, is crucial). On the downside, of course, is that it contains nothing more than needed for the walk :) If you plan to see anything else on the island, you will need to get something for that too (for example, the trailblazer guide has some information on the main cities, but it really isn't enough for anything more than a day's visit in each). Get this guide, you will not regret it.
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Excellent book,
By Lippi - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: GR20: Corsica: The High Level Route (Cicerone Guides) (Turtleback)
The shipment, right on time. The book seems to be as detailed as expected. The road stories are clear and the tips are important. This is the right book to take to the GR20
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