La randonnée au service des démarches alimentaires territoriales, le cas du PAT GR20

The article explores the integration of hiking, particularly on the GR20 trail in Corsica, into territorial food initiatives (PAT). Through a study conducted by the Parc Naturel Régional de Corse (PNRC), it analyzes how hiking refuges can become drivers for promoting short supply chains and local production. The PAT GR20, part of the National Food Plan (PNA), aims to improve the supply of local products to the refuges, thereby strengthening the links between agriculture, tourism, and sustainable development. Data collected through surveys of hikers and refuge delegates show strong demand for iconic local products (cheese, charcuterie, fruits, and vegetables), although logistical constraints (helicopter transport, difficult access) limit the supply capacity. Our article also highlights the structural shortcomings of local Corsican production, worsened by rural depopulation and a lack of organization within agricultural sectors. It proposes solutions inspired by foreign examples and local initiatives to overcome these challenges. The study underscores the need for stakeholder involvement and collective structuring to successfully reconcile economic development, heritage enhancement, and environmental preservation.