Escape on the GR20 North from Corte

Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).

In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.

It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.

ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.

For overnight stays in a tent: Quechua 2-second type tent with groundsheet

For sleeping

1. 1 sleeping bag that can go down to 0°/ 5° C in so-called "comfort" temperature (essential and mandatory: no blanket in Corsican refuges) – take a compact and lightweight sleeping bag.
2. A meat bag (sewn bag)
3. Earplugs if you are a light sleeper because on the GR20 recovery during the night is a crucial element.

For the picnic

1. A plastic airtight container (0.8 L) for transporting vegetable salads.
2. Cutlery (fork, spoon, folding knife)
3. A water bottle of at least one and a half liters, or a CamelBak (hydration pack) which is much more practical...

The basic kit: this is the minimum necessary item that you must have with you at all times during a day of hiking.

1. Trekking socks
2. Lightweight trousers
3. Technical T-shirt
4. Fleece jacket, down jacket or softshell
5. Waterproof and breathable jacket (be careful, the weather changes very quickly in the mountains!).
6. Hat/cap for sun protection.
7. Hiking poles
8. Swimsuit and microfiber towel (for swimming)
9. Lunch essentials (airtight plastic container 05 – 0.8 l, cup, fork, spoon) + Swiss Army knife.
10. Sunscreen, lip balm,
11. Sunglasses
12. Tissues and toilet paper
13. First aid kit (adhesive tape, bandages, blister plasters, Micropur tablets, your personal medications…)
14. Camera + spare batteries (if applicable)
15. Identity papers + health insurance card + money
16. Whistle (to signal your presence in case of trouble)
17. Mobile phone

The shoes

Feet are a part of the body that should not be neglected when going hiking.

We recommend a pair of shoes that are high enough to properly support the ankle, with a sole that isn't too rigid and offers good grip, such as Vibram soles, and preferably waterproof and breathable (with a Gore-Tex type coating). Choose one or two sizes larger than your usual shoe size.

Lightweight and technical clothing is preferable as it is the best way to regulate body temperature and optimize the weight of your backpack.

You should also pack warm, quick-drying clothes.

In general.

1. A waterproof and breathable jacket of the "Gore-Tex" type to protect against wind or rain,
2. A fleece jacket, down jacket or softshell jacket,
3. Breathable T-shirts made of technical fibers such as "Polartec" (more flexible and quick-drying),
4. Comfortable trekking trousers for walking,
5. Shorts,
6. A swimsuit,
7. Spare clothes, thermal underwear (technical underwear), and personal linens.
8. A hat or a cap,
9. A hat,
10. A pair of warm gloves,
11. Optional: waterproof and breathable trousers.