Rugby. In nine days, a former FCG player hiked the GR20 alone
At 25 years old, Nathanaël Hulleu, a rugby player from Haute-Savoie who trained at FC Grenoble, completed the GR20 alone in nine days.
Nathanaël Hulleu. Photo archives Le DL/Stéphane Pillaud
A vacation that was far from relaxing. At 25, Nathanaël Hulleu, a member of the FCG (French Mountain Club), took on a major challenge during his vacation. The Haute-Savoie native completed the GR20, the hiking trail that crosses Corsica, in nine days. In total, he covered 180 kilometers and climbed 14,000 meters of elevation gain.
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"It was a daily physical and mental challenge, with its share of daily surprises," he said on his Instagram account. "What a joy to have been able to discover all the facets of the Isle of Beauty, which so aptly bears its nickname, due to its wild, even hostile side, but also with breathtaking landscapes that make you understand and put into perspective the physical effort that must be made in order to reach them."
"I'm coming home feeling much lighter, I was able to shed a few pounds but also a lot of personal worries," he confided. "I'm also, and above all, bringing back countless memories that will remain forever etched in my mind."
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