The GR20 is arguably the toughest walking route in Europe and is often described as one of the most exhilarating long distance walks in the world.

Although our trips provide a degree of comfort not normally found on the GR20 (which is a real bonus), it is still a tough walk which requires fitness, stamina and a head for heights.

The GR20 requires experience of mountain walking. Where this is not possible, then confidence in your physical condition is a necessity. It is not a technically challenging hike but does require some scrambling, use of chains and a ladder (on the Northern section) and a sure footedness for the rocky landscape and mountain ridges. 

The average daily walking time for proficient walkers is 6.5 hours (not including stops), but with several days over 8 hours and with considerable daily ascents and descents (averaging +800m and -500m per day).

To undertake this walk self-guided, you need to be a confident mountain walker, able to read route notes and most importantly, be able to locate your position on a map and navigate your way when necessary.  You need to be confident in the face of challenges and difficult conditions.  You should be well equipped and well prepared.  If this is not a description that matches your abilities, we suggest you take a look at our GR20 guided version. 

On this site, you will find several versions of this holiday.  It is up to you to choose which version is most appropriate for you.  With or without carrying luggage? South rather than North? It is generally known that the southern section is easier with less mountainous relief.

Enjoy browsing and feel free to contact us if you have any questions!

This fantastic tour, which crosses Corsica from North to South takes a route as wild as is, splendid, made up of mountains, glacial forests, lakes and scrubs.  

We offer a two week trek, or for the convenience of some of our customers we have also created a GR20 North and a GR20 South trek, each of which can be completed in a week.

The GR20 North (one week)

The northern part is the most difficult technically. Of alpine type, it traverses some of the highest mountain tops in Corsica and involves some technical passages including the famous Cirque de la Solitude. This self-guided circuit will enable you to discover the natural beauties and wildest nature of Corsica.

GR20 North Self-Guided with bag transfer

GR20 North Self-Guided without bag transfer

The GR20 South (one week)

For the GR20 South the relief is less abrupt than in the North, the landscapes are splendid and vary every day. From the Forest of Vizzavona to the Needles of Bavella, this is a carefully prepared route which will give you a superb trekking holiday!

GR20 South Self-Guided with bag transfer

GR20 South Self-Guided without bag transfer