The PNRC warns of a risk of water shortage in July–August on the Prati – Usciolu stage, so carry reserves. Bivouacking is only permitted in the Park on the designated areas around the huts; camping and wild camping are prohibited along the whole GR20.
- Location
- Usciolu, Cozzano (France)
- Season
- Staffed from May 16 to October 4, 2026 (2027 dates not yet published); outside the staffed period, the winter section is unstaffed and cannot be booked
- Booking
- Booking is compulsory online at pnr-resa.corsica (card payment, at least 48 hours in advance), including for bivouacking with your own tent; place guaranteed until 7 pm; changes possible up to 2 days before; order meals from the warden on arrival and pay on the spot. PNRC central office: +33 (0)4 20 06 12 00 or +33 (0)4 95 51 79 06.
- Half board
- Bivouac €12 per person; rented tent (2-person, mattresses provided) €27 for 1 person or €39 for 2 people (PNRC 2026 rates, meals extra)indicative price
- Run by
- PNRC
Position: On the main route, km 134.4 from Calenzana.
Facilities
Which stage of the GR20?
- Stage 12: Refuge de Prati – Refuge d'Usciolu10.9 km · 610 m ascent
- Stage 13: Refuge d'Usciolu – Plateau du Cuscionu (Matalza)10.9 km · 230 m ascent
Location
Coordinates: 41.93470, 9.20556 · Open in OpenStreetMap
Nearby
- Refuge d'UscioluRefuge · 50 m as the crow flies
- Gîte d'étape Bella VistaGîte · 3.7 km as the crow flies
- Refuge de San Gavino (Bocca di Laparu)Refuge · 4.1 km as the crow flies
- Auberge Chez Marie-JoInn · 4.2 km as the crow flies
- Chambres d'hôtes Le ParadisB&B · 6.8 km as the crow flies
- Aire de bivouac des bergeries de BassetaCampground · 7.4 km as the crow flies