Stage 16 of the GR 20 covers 13.2 km from Paliri to Conca, with 384 m of ascent and 1,182 m of descent. The highest point is 1,054 m. Allow about 5 hours of walking, plus breaks.
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
Conca
Gîte d'étape La Tonnelle
La Tonnelle
Rooms
Camping
Meals
Restaurant
Transfer
Seasonal — call ahead
Private gîte at the GR20 finish with 2- to 5-person rooms, 6- to 7-bed dormitories, a few camping pitches, a restaurant with hiker menu and an on-demand shuttle to Santa Lucia di Porti Vechju and Porti Vechju; gîte open April to October.
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.
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.