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The French Foreign Legion, which is based in Corsica, generally takes a week to complete the GR20. The record for covering the distance non-stop is currently 32 hours, set in July 2014 by Guillaume Peretti.

ADVICE IN A NUTSHELL

 Don’t start too early or too late in the year.

 Make sure you are fit and well prepared.

 Keep your pack weight as low as possible.

 Be sure to carry enough food and water.

 Walk slowly and steadily with care.

 Be aware of your options each day.

 Obtain a weather forecast each day.

 Consider using two trekking poles.

 Use a high-factor sunscreen and wear a hat.

 Learn at least a few words of French.

and remember...

 It is a tough trek but not a rock climb.

 The mountain refuges are always open.

 The refuges have well-equipped kitchens.

 Refuges must be pre-booked – www.parc-corse.org.

 Facilities outside the peak season are scarce.

 Snow can lie well into June and even July.

 Mobile phones only rarely get a good signal.

 Waymarking is usually very good.

 Many other trekkers are going your way.