Guide for the Hardest Hike in Europe | GR20 Corsica France

[@CaryMercer]

Any advice would be helpful and appreciated. Anything like: what you found useful, what I could have included, what your hiking plans are etc. Thanks!

[@focusdecorating3637]

Just goes to show, no matter how experienced you are, you can still make a big mistake like not taking enough food with you. But you still found a way to complete it, hats off to you sir

[@CaryMercer]

Yeah, I made a few mistakes on this one 😆 Biggest of them being going down and up the cirque de solitude. So relieved to make it out of there.

[@focusdecorating3637]

@@CaryMercer That bit looked frightening, truly frightening. Especially solo as well. We have a smaller challenge here in Snowdonia, called `The Welsh 3000s`, which is 27miles point to point hiking all 16 mountains in Snowdonia over 3000feet. It involves around 4000m ascent/descent, and the middle bit in the range called `The Glyders` or `Glyderau` absolutely destroys you as has all the characteristics of that harsh rock your talking about there. Destroying the soles of your feet, and legs. A truly punishing part of it. This is my main concern with the GR20, but it aint going to stop me trying it !

[@CaryMercer]

@@focusdecorating3637 I have never heard of that hike in Snowdonia. I would love to get there one day. I did the TMB, Picos de Europa hike, and then the GR20 in about 30 days, and by the end of the GR20, my feet were destroyed. I hope you have a safe and enjoyable time out on the GR20!

[@focusdecorating3637]

@@CaryMercer Thats a lot of hiking ! There of course is also by there; The Snowdonia Way (97/122miles) Offa`s Dyke Path (177miles) Cambrian Way (298 miles) or The Daddy of UK footpaths The Pennine Way (268miles) Did the last one in 2 mins under 13days in tarp, bivvy, trainers and shorts. Incredible path...but be careful of all the cows on it ! The Pennine Way also starts in a village called Edale, the home of UK Rambling, thanks to the `Mass Trespass of 1932` on Kinder Scout. Cheers ace going to be a real test that GR20, it has 1000m more ascent than The Pennine Way and about 40% of the distance. OOfff.

[@timaspin2926]

Great, informative video, Cary! I'm going to hopefully start on 10th October, so this give me a good idea of what's waiting for me. Some really useful tips - thankyou!!😁👍

[@CaryMercer]

Hi! Glad you found the video helpful. I appreciate you watching. I hope your GR 20 goes well.

[@1dale1dale]

Love the video. superb work and congrats on completing the treck! what did you do for food with it being the off season??

[@CaryMercer]

Thank you! I went shopping at the Super U in Calvi. I mainly bought dried fruits and mixed nuts/fruit. I didn't bring enough calories, though. Some people on trail were very generous and shared some. It was a lifesaver.

[@Mojoran]

Hey nice GR20 Videos. What did you spend the 800 Euros for? I will be hiking the GR20 in June and I‘m trying to calculate how much money I will need, during my hike.

[@CaryMercer]

Hi and thank you. Travel expenses: several nights at an airbnb/one hotel, car rental, food, taxis. I didn't spend much while hiking. I think I spent around $50 on the resupply in Vizzavona. Corsica, in my opinion, is expensive, and I would think prices will be higher in June than when I went in October(out of season, so refuges closed). Hope that helps a little. Take care.

[@CaryMercer]

How did your trek go in June?

[@qw3ny]

Great video! I’m also going to be hiking the gr20 in early-mid October, next month. You said about 50% of the huts were open and you could use the bunks/gas stoves. Do you think I can rely on the gas stoves in the huts for a hot meal most days and not bother bringing my own camping stove? Thanks!

[@CaryMercer]

Hi! Thanks for watching. If you want a hot meal most days, then it is probably best to bring your own just in case. 🙂. I hope you have a great time on the GR20.

[@qw3ny]

@@CaryMercer thanks Cary! Appreciate the help

[@Christian-j7s]

Great job with the video! I will be doing the GR20 in September. In your experience, do you have any advice on keeping your feet from getting blisters and chewed up? I hiked the alps last summer (TMB) and my one take away was how important footwear is, so this go around I want to be extra prepared considering this trek is longer and more difficult. Thanks!

[@CaryMercer]

Hi, and thank you. My feet were wrecked after doing the TMB, hiking in the Picos de Europa, and doing the GR20 in one month. The last few days of the GR20 were very painful. I don’t have any great advice, but make sure you bring a good first aid kit. Good socks are important too, and have multiple pairs. Also may help if you walk a lot in the footwear that you plan on wearing prior to the GR20. Hope everything goes well for you.

[@Christian-j7s]

@@CaryMercer Thank You for the reply and happy trails!

[@CaryMercer]

Take care, my friend.

[@hevi3787]

Great video! Im pkanning to do the hike between june and july with two friends but im slightly concerend that it might be too hot. What would you recommend?

[@CaryMercer]

Maybe a wide brim hat, lots of sunscreen, clothes that will keep you cool during the day, and a lightweight water filter. There will be rivers to cool off in, as well. Be safe, and thanks for watching.

[@manuelwitkowski7601]

How many people do you come across during the hike and at the huts during that timeframe?

[@CaryMercer]

Hi! Maybe 100 people.

[@ClaudioBenassi]

The real problem is water jugs refills.

[@CaryMercer]

Hi Claudio. I had a lightweight one liter water filter and went in October.

[@ClaudioBenassi]

@@CaryMercer it was somehow difficult for me finding any water in certain areas. Was it difficult for you too?

[@CaryMercer]

@@ClaudioBenassi I don't remember it being so, but everyone's experience can be different.

[@ClaudioBenassi]

@@CaryMercer ok

[@pierreohndorf8694]

Keep making these types of videos, very nice work!!! You need to research promo sm!!

[@CaryMercer]

Thank you.