Ortu di u Piobbu (bivouac)
Refuge burned in 2019 — bivouac/tent only at 1570 m.
Refuge burned in 2019 — bivouac/tent only at 1570 m. Stunning sunset views over the Cinto massif. Warden sells drinks & packed lunches; outdoor kitchens; spring water.
The place
You arrive at Ortu di u Piobbu with the first day's climb still burning in your calves, and the site rewards you immediately: a grassy shelf at 1,570 m where tents bloom like coloured mushrooms and the whole Cinto massif turns copper at sunset. The old refuge burned down in 2019, so this is canvas country now — which, on a clear evening, feels less like a downgrade and more like front-row seating.
Pitch early to claim a flat spot, then join the ritual: boots off, cold drink from the warden's hut, and a slow appraisal of tomorrow's ridgeline while dinner simmers in the outdoor kitchens. The spring water here is deliciously cold. When night falls the sky does its enormous Corsican thing — no light pollution, just stars stacked to the horizon — and you'll understand why nobody's in a hurry to zip the tent shut.
Getting there
| Leg | Distance | Elevation | Trail runner | Fit / sportive | Multiday hiker | Relaxed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From Calenzana | 11 km | +1360 / −90 m | 3h11 | 4h34 | 6h00 | 7h11 |
| To Refuge de Carozzu | 6.5 km | +650 / −930 m | 3h36 | 5h14 | 7h00 | 8h23 |
Booking
Booking is mandatory for all overnight stays on the GR20, including bivouac pitches. Wild camping is not allowed on the trail.
Stages featuring this stop
- Stage 1: Calenzana → Ortu di u Piobbu (bivouac)
- Stage 2: Ortu di u Piobbu (bivouac) → Refuge de Carozzu
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