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No one expects visitors to learn Corsican, but a few words of French are useful. You may start by greeting everyone you meet with a hearty bonjour, only to find out later that none of them speak French! In fact, trekkers from a dozen nationalities or more are likely to be met along the route, and English quickly becomes a common trail language. A knowledge of French, however basic, and a willingness to use the language is a distinct bonus when dealing with local people. While trekking the GR20, only a minimal amount of French is needed, but anyone travelling elsewhere around the island will require a wider vocabulary. See ssss1 for a basic selection of useful words and phrases.

Currency

Cash is king on the GR20, so be sure to have plenty of euros when you start the trek. Mountain refuges and bergeries along the way will only accept cash for accommodation, food and drink. In fact, they must accumulate countless thousands of euros between them each summer! Hotels may take credit cards, but payment by that method is only possible two or three times. There are no banks along the GR20, and money is available only by moving off-route to one of the larger towns.