GR20 (Corsica) — Stages 11–13: E Capanelle to Cuscionu (Matalza) landscape

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GR20 (Corsica) — Stages 11–13: E Capanelle to Cuscionu (Matalza)

~3 days · 17.8 mi · moderate · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance17.8 mi
Days out3
Elevation gain5,837 ft
Gain / mile328 ft
High point6,522 ft
Difficulty index28/100

What the GR20 (Corsica) — Stages 11–13: E Capanelle to Cuscionu (Matalza) is known for

Stages 11–13 of GR20 (Corsica) is an official 31 km point-to-point section from E Capanelle trail node (OSM node 2314762438) to Matalza / Cuscionu trail node (OSM node 3592194312).

Route map & campsites

Route map of the GR20 (Corsica) — Stages 11–13: E Capanelle to Cuscionu (Matalza) on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 13,940 ft to 21,293 ft over 17.8 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 7.6 mi · 43%
  • Downhill 9.8 mi · 56%
  • Flat 0.2 mi · 1%

Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.

How hard is the GR20 (Corsica) — Stages 11–13: E Capanelle to Cuscionu (Matalza)?

28 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the GR20 (Corsica) — Stages 11–13: E Capanelle to Cuscionu (Matalza) scores 28/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.

Frequently asked questions

How many days does the GR20 (Corsica) — Stages 11–13: E Capanelle to Cuscionu (Matalza) take?

Most backpackers hike the GR20 (Corsica) — Stages 11–13: E Capanelle to Cuscionu (Matalza) in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 17.8 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the GR20 (Corsica) — Stages 11–13: E Capanelle to Cuscionu (Matalza)?

The GR20 (Corsica) — Stages 11–13: E Capanelle to Cuscionu (Matalza) climbs roughly 5,837 ft total — about 328 ft per mile, topping out near 6,522 ft.

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Sources & attribution

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.

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