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Toudge went for a hike
June 6, 2022
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June 8, 2022
We slept like dormice. We go to breakfast then we go back to bed to wake up just before the meal. Then a little nap. We were really exhausted I think.
At 5 p.m., we decide to take a short 4 km return trip to the river that Jean-Pierre, Cathy's father and former "taulier" told us about. It is here, it
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Toudge went gravel riding
June 5, 2022
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June 8, 2022
Today was one of the most difficult stages of our trip: Corte-Ghisoni. 59 km and 1340 D+. I arrived atomized... for the first time, I have aches in the thighs. We haven't booked anything and the very nice stopover gîte is full tonight and tomorrow night.
But no question of leaving us like that. The manager
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Toudge went for a hike
June 4, 2022
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June 8, 2022
Today we don't have a stage but a hike to Lake Melo.
You still have to ride 15 km uphill by bike and 930m D+ to get to the start of the ride.
We leave the bikes in the parking lot and attack the trail, which is not so easy, contrary to what we had read. You must be equipped with good shoes to progress
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Toudge went gravel riding
June 4, 2022
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June 7, 2022
Finally a city! It changes us from the isolated villages that we have just passed through.
Corte is a very friendly little town with its main shopping street, its café terraces and its magnificent citadel.
We will spend 3 nights at the Chez Bartho campsite, very close to the city center where we can walk
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Toudge went gravel riding
June 2, 2022
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June 6, 2022
Small stage of 29 km without difficulty and welcome after the Vergio pass yesterday.
We let ourselves be carried away by the road, the photo breaks and the landscapes. We still needed a small climb to finish this stage, otherwise it wouldn't be Corsica. After 7.5 km of climb and 350 D+, we passed the
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Toudge went gravel riding
June 1, 2022
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June 1, 2022
Two records broken today: that of the longest stage (58 km) and that of the steepest drop: 1520 meters D+! With the bonus of crossing the highest road pass in Corsica, Cap de Vergio with 1467m.
But we're not going to lie to each other: it was hard, especially the last 8 kilometers before the summit. Arriving
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Toudge went on an adventure
May 31, 2022
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May 31, 2022
Today it's time for navigation.
We go on an excursion to discover the creeks of Piana, the Scandola reserve (wonders of nature) and the village of Girolata accessible only by sea or by a hiking trail of 8 hours from Galeria and 4:30 hours from departure from Porto.
Only about twenty inhabitants still choose
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Toudge went gravel riding
May 30, 2022
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May 31, 2022
The days pass and look alike because today a new pass, that of Palmarella at an altitude of 408 m: Porto Ota is also worth it.
In attack of the 11 km long hill, we are overtaken by a young man in muscle who taunts us: "we find ourselves at the top" he throws at us. I do not let go in the 1st kilometers
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Toudge went for a hike
May 29, 2022
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May 31, 2022
Today, no bike. We leave with our friends Murielle and Denis by car in the Fango valley with our picnic rich in charcuterie and a good Corsican red!
A few kilometers from Galeria, the Fango river shelters in its meanders basins of clear water where it is good to bathe.
We take the small path that runs
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Toudge went gravel riding
May 28, 2022
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May 31, 2022
Difficult night due to road noise which ceased at four in the morning. I dare not imagine in August!
At 5 a.m., awakening of the GR20 hikers who leave at dawn to avoid heat and storms.
So get up late. All the tents are gone. Only the cyclists less pressed for time remain. The couple of small youngsters
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Toudge went gravel riding
May 27, 2022
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May 30, 2022
Halfway between Speloncato and Calenzana, the starting village of the famous GR20, there is Cateri.
Cateri is my friend Françoise's family village. She's been talking to me about Corsica for 30 years, so a detour was necessary, especially since that day, a timed race on the GT20 was passing by. This race
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Toudge went gravel riding
May 26, 2022
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May 30, 2022
The small road that connects Novella to Speloncato is not very busy and allows you to drive serenely. Except when a cow and her calf decided to wander around too. They will finally let us pass without flinching.
Belgodère is worth a short stop with its pretty flowery café and viewpoint.
Speloncato is not
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Toudge went on an adventure
May 25, 2022
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May 28, 2022
We took advantage of the mayor's car to deviate from the GT20 and visit Île Rousse and Calvi which are connected by train. On the advice of Mr. Mayor, at the small covered market in Ile Rousse, we bought some excellent artisanal charcuterie. Hmm, this dry sausage smells good! Then we boarded the Trinighellu
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Toudge went gravel riding
May 24, 2022
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May 24, 2022
I don't know why but we never manage to take off before 11am. This morning it was worse. We were ready, we said goodbye to Croquette who followed us everywhere, we were about to get on our bikes when the owner of the farm passed by us. And off we go to remake the world. So, we left La Canardière at 12
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June 8, 2022
The steps follow each other but are not alike. We leave Ghisoni with regret in the direction of Zicavo. The road is easy. It's welcome. 17 km of coast to start anyway and pass the Col de Verde, where we will stop at the GR20 stopover lodge to taste a rib steak fried over a wood fire, then we leave for
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