GR20 (Corsica) — Stages 8–10: Petra Piana to E Capanelle landscape

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GR20 (Corsica) — Stages 8–10: Petra Piana to E Capanelle

~3 days · 28.4 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance28.4 mi
Days out3
Elevation gain12,382 ft
Gain / mile436 ft
High point7,208 ft
Difficulty index42/100

What the GR20 (Corsica) — Stages 8–10: Petra Piana to E Capanelle is known for

Stages 8–10 of GR20 (Corsica) is an official 50 km point-to-point section from Refuge de Petra Piana trail node (OSM node 5964136184) to E Capanelle trail node (OSM node 2314762438).

Route map & campsites

Route map of the GR20 (Corsica) — Stages 8–10: Petra Piana to E Capanelle on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 10,108 ft to 23,369 ft over 28.4 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 12.2 mi · 44%
  • Downhill 14.9 mi · 53%
  • Flat 0.9 mi · 3%

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 8–10: Petra Piana to E Capanelle?

42 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the GR20 (Corsica) — Stages 8–10: Petra Piana to E Capanelle scores 42/100, 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 8–10: Petra Piana to E Capanelle take?

Most backpackers hike the GR20 (Corsica) — Stages 8–10: Petra Piana to E Capanelle in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 28.4 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the GR20 (Corsica) — Stages 8–10: Petra Piana to E Capanelle?

The GR20 (Corsica) — Stages 8–10: Petra Piana to E Capanelle climbs roughly 12,382 ft total — about 436 ft per mile, topping out near 7,208 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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