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See. GR20↗ Hike this legendary trail, one of the best and most difficult Grande Randonnée trails. Sentier des Douaniers↗ Follow this coastal path along Cap Corse for stunning views. Calanques de Piana See these dramatic rock formations, best viewed from the sea. Bonifacio's white cliffs Admire the impressive white cliffs of Bonifacio from the sea.

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The GuardianSep 20, 2026

10 of the best mountain huts in Europe: bunkrooms, bothies and bonhomie

Beautifully situated refuges with superlative views offering sanctuary to intrepid hikers and climbers A good mountain hut, I reckon, should be small and only accessible on foot after considerable effort. Throw in a bit of historical interest and I’m bound to be happy. In which case, Cabaña Verónica in the Picos de Europa is a fine start to this list. It sleeps six, and at 2,325 metres requires…

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  • Le Refuge de Ciottulu di MoriPlaceBare bones dining room, communal sleeping for 26.
  • Elsewhere
  • Cabaña VerónicaPlacePicos de Europa, SpainFormer US Navy battleship gun turret, sleeps six.
  • LåktatjåkkoPlaceLappland, SwedenThe mountain station was built in 1939 in the middle of the Second World War.
  • Chata pod RysmiPlaceTatra Mountains, SlovakiaTraditional, well-run, basic, close to Rysy summit.
  • KredaricaPlaceTriglav National Park, SloveniaLast stop before Triglav summit, magnificent views.
  • BreiðvikPlaceEast Iceland, IcelandOn the coast with bunk rooms and well-appointed kitchen.
  • Elphin BothyPlaceAssynt, United KingdomFormer shepherd's cottage with a fireplace.
  • Rifugio NuvolauPlaceDolomites, ItalyOriginally built in 1883, known for stunning light and color.
  • Rifugio LagazuoiPlaceDolomites, Italy
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Lonely PlanetSep 15

The 11 Best Things to Do in Corsica, France

Corsica enthralls with ancient towns, jaw-dropping landscapes, beautiful beaches and epic hikes. Here

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  • GR20Train stationLegendary 200km route, one of Europe's toughest hikes.
  • Sentier des DouaniersTrailRuns around the tip of Cap Corse, from Macinaggio to Centuri.
  • GiragliaSightIsland off the coast with a powerful, automated lighthouse.
  • Elsewhere
  • Église St-SpyridonPlace of worshipCargèse, FranceThe only Greek Orthodox church on the island, built mid-19th century.
  • Napoléon's trailPlaceAjaccio, FranceFollow this through Ajaccio, his birthplace.
  • Calanques de PianaSightPiana, FranceRed-pink granite inlets with fantastic rock formations.
  • Palais FeschMuseumAjaccio, FranceIsland's major art museum, exhibits Cardinal Fesch's collection.
  • Maison BonaparteMuseumAjaccio, FranceNapoléon Bonaparte's birthplace, now a museum.
  • Terra VecchiaNeighborhoodBastia, FranceHistoric heart of Bastia, brackets the old port.
  • Église St-Jean BaptistePlace of worshipBastia, FranceLandmark building in Bastia's Terra Vecchia, built in the 1600s.
  • u mercàMarketBastia, FranceThe locals' market, north of the old port in Bastia.
  • Terra NovaNeighborhoodBastia, FranceUpper part of Bastia, clusters around the Genoese citadel.
  • RastelloPlaceBonifacio, FranceRamp leading from the port to the foot of the citadel in Bonifacio.
  • 7 rue des Deux EmpereursSightBonifacio, FranceNapoléon Bonaparte lived here from January 22 to March 3, 1793.
  • Plage de TamaroneSightMacinaggio, FranceBeach on the eastern coast of Cap Corse, near Macinaggio.
  • Musée de BastiaMuseumBastia, France
  • La Tête du ChienSightPiana, France
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National GeographicJul 14

5 alternative European islands to explore this summer

Europe's islands have long lured travellers, from Homer's Odyssey across Mediterranean isles to the remote Scottish outcrop said to have inspired Robert Louis Stevenson's 19th-century classicTreasure ...

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