GR20 (Corsica) — Stages 14–16: Cuscionu (Matalza) to Conca landscape

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GR20 (Corsica) — Stages 14–16: Cuscionu (Matalza) to Conca

~3 days · 24.5 mi · hard · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance24.5 mi
Days out3
Elevation gain9,344 ft
Gain / mile381 ft
High point6,640 ft
Difficulty index35/100

What the GR20 (Corsica) — Stages 14–16: Cuscionu (Matalza) to Conca is known for

Stages 14–16 of GR20 (Corsica) is an official 42 km point-to-point section from Matalza / Cuscionu trail node (OSM node 3592194312) to Conca GR20 terminus (OSM node 274064524).

Route map & campsites

Route map of the GR20 (Corsica) — Stages 14–16: Cuscionu (Matalza) to Conca on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 3,025 ft to 21,742 ft over 24.5 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 10.1 mi · 41%
  • Downhill 14.3 mi · 59%
  • Flat 0.0 mi · 0%

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 14–16: Cuscionu (Matalza) to Conca?

35 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the GR20 (Corsica) — Stages 14–16: Cuscionu (Matalza) to Conca scores 35/100, 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 14–16: Cuscionu (Matalza) to Conca take?

Most backpackers hike the GR20 (Corsica) — Stages 14–16: Cuscionu (Matalza) to Conca in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 24.5 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the GR20 (Corsica) — Stages 14–16: Cuscionu (Matalza) to Conca?

The GR20 (Corsica) — Stages 14–16: Cuscionu (Matalza) to Conca climbs roughly 9,344 ft total — about 381 ft per mile, topping out near 6,640 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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