Corsica’s GR20: A Visual Diary of the Hike

New York TImes - Oct 24, 2026

The GR20, a 112-mile hiking trail that bisects the craggy Mediterranean island, is often billed as the continent’s most demanding trek. Here’s an insider’s look.

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