Refuge de Tighjettu
- Rooms
- Camping
- Meals
- Shop
- Seasonal — call ahead
PNR refuge with dormitory bunks, bivouac area and tent rental; staffed 16 May to 4 October 2026, booking mandatory; phones are the PNR reservation centre.
GR 20 · Stage 4 of 16
Haut Asco to Tighjettu
Stage 4 of the GR 20 covers 8.3 km from Haut Asco to Tighjettu, with 1,210 m of ascent and 946 m of descent. The highest point is 2,591 m. Allow about 5.5 hours of walking, plus breaks.
8.3 kmdistance
1,210 mascent
946 mdescent
~5.5 hwalking time
harddifficulty
2,591 mhighest point
≈ 2.75 L
≈ 1,730 kcal
Distance, climb and elevation come from the Outest route data. Difficulty and time are estimates from distance and climb; your pace will vary with heat, pack weight and photo stops.
Where to sleep and eat on this stage
Tighjettu
Checked online in October 2026. Places marked "listed by the park or tourist office" are on an official list but could not be confirmed on their own website. The park's (PNR) refuges are staffed from mid-May to early October and must be booked online in advance, even to camp.
Help and services on this stage
Emergency: call 112 (or 15 for medical help). Emergency & health guide
Nearest hospital
- Bastia Hospital · Bastia · 24/7 emergency
+33 4 95 59 11 11 · Map
Pharmacies, ATMs, shops and stops: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hospitals and health centres checked online.
Walk Haut Asco to Tighjettu with Outest
The full stage works offline in Outest, with the route, elevation, water and village points, and a trail guide you can ask about conditions and the next place to sleep.