GR 20, stage 6: Refuge de Ciottulu di i Mori - Refuge de Manganu

The 6th stage of the GR 20 trail starts in Refuge de Ciottulu di i Mori (1991 m) or Castel di Verghio (1404 m) and ends in Refuge de Manganu (1601 m). The highest point of the trek is Col de Reta at 1883 m, total ascent is 643 m, total descent is 1033 m. The route from Col de Verghio is 14 km long and takes about 5½ hours. The longer variant from/to Ciottulu di i Mori takes about 8 hours in both directions.

Map

The basic route of the GR20 is marked in blue in the map below.

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Waypoints

  1. Refuge de Tighjettu (1683 m)
  2. Bergeries de Ballone
  3. Refuge de Ciottulu di i Mori (1991 m)
  4. Castellu di Vergio (1404 m)
  5. Bocca San Pedru (1452 m)
  6. Col de Reta (1883 m)
  7. Bergerries de Vaccaghja (1621 m)
  8. Col d'Acqua Ciarnente (1568 m)
  9. Refuge de Manganu (1601 m)
  10. Refuge de Pietra Piana (1842 m)

Points of interest

  1. Calasima (1100 m)
  2. Albertacce (840 m)
  3. Col de Vergio (1477 m)
  4. Lac de Nino (1760 m)
  5. Monte Ritondu (2622 m)
  6. Lac de Creno (1310 m)
  7. Orto (700 m)
  8. Soccia (750 m)
  9. Guagno

Lodging and food

  • Bergeries de Vaccaghja offers bread, cheeses and vine.
  • Refuge de Manganu offers 26 beds (8.38 €/bed), a campground (3.05 €/person) and a shower.
  • Hotel U Pease in the village of Soccia (tel. 0495283192) offers single and double rooms from about 33 € to 50 €.
  • There is a bar Chez Louis and Restaurant A Merendella in Soccia and a bar Chez Titou in the village of Orto.

Last modified on Sun, 2011-05-22 11:21