| Departures | | Every sunday for the version with luggage transfer. Every day except sunday if you want to carry your luggage. |
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| GR20 SELF GUIDED - 2 WEEKS VERSION | price from 1430 € | | Corsica - Independent walking - 13 days |
Considered as the most difficult and technical Big Hike of Europe, the GR20 attracts hikers from all over the world looking for a challenge.
This self guided circuit will allow you to discover the wildest natural beauties of the Corsican nature. You will benefit from our logistic with the greatest number of luggage transfers proposed on the market. |
Day 1 From Calvi to Bonifatu
Starting in the morning in Calvi. Calvi is accessible by the airport, the maritime harbor and by the Corsican rail corporation. A transfer to Calenzana, the land of the olive trees, is organized. It is where you will start up your hike to Bonifatu. This step will be marked by crossing several rivers as well as magnificent viewpoints on the typical towns of Balagne. It is an excellent warm up to the GR20 offering superb views on the coastal Corsica.
Dinner and night at the refuge.
Your luggage carrier will await you at the refuge. (double room available)
About 4H30. + 500m, - 230m |
Day 2 From Bonifatu to High Asco
After breakfast, you will leave Bonifatu for one of the longest days of the week. You will cross several rivers before reaching the famous footbridge of Spasimata length of 30M and suspended above a waterfall that has the honour of being on the postal cards of the GR20. You will arrive to the Valley of the Muvrella (mouflon) and its small lake. The viewpoints are numerous and divine from the passes. You will arrive at the foot of the Monte Cinto, highest summit of Corsica, where you will spend the night.
Dinner and night at the refuge.
Your luggage carrier will await you at the refuge. (double room available)
About 8H15. + 1430m, - 546m. |
Day 3 From Haut Asco to the sheepfolds of Vallone
In a dream setting, you may have the chance to observe mouflons numerous in this region of Corsica. The legendary Circus of the Solitude offers you one of the most impressive landscapes of the GR20. Equipped with handrails and with a ladder, a technical passage will leave you great memories once crossed! A detour is eventually possible to avoid it. You will next attain the refuge of Tighjettu before continuing towards the sheepfolds of Vallone.
Dinner at the sheepfolds and night under tent.
No luggage carrier
About 6H30. + 1050m, - 980m |
Day 4 From the Sheepfolds of Vallone to Verghio
At the foot of the Paglia Orba, with views on the river of Golo and the town of Niolu you will confront a solid ascension. The landscapes are splendid with more and more granite. From the Refuge of Ciotulu i Mori, the path becomes easier and takes a road of transhumance before entering the woods until your stop of the day.
Dinner and night at the refuge.
Your luggage carrier will await you at the refuge. (double room available)
About 6H15. + 600m, - 640m. |
Day 5 From Verghio to the Sega refuge
The way leaves under the shadow of this superb forest going up slightly. As you climb, the trees become scarce and you approach the Lake of Nino and its pozzines. This is one of the most known in Corsica with its horses, ponies, cows, pigs that walk in complete freedom. From the lake, the view is splendid on a part of the mountains that you already crossed. The path continues and takes you to one of the most beautiful refuge of the island.
About 7H20, +600m, -640m |
Day 6 From the Sega refuge to Corte
After final bath in the natural pools near the refuge you'll start your last walk alongside the Tavignano river to Corte. This day will provide an opportunity for many swimming in the crystalline waters of the river. Overnight at the hotel at Corté. Free dinner.
About 6 heures, +70m, - 750m |
Day 7 From Corte to Vizzavona
After breakfast, you can spend time in a lively atmosphere. Corte is the ancient capital of Corsica ; in its citadel, you can visit a corsican museum, or if you prefer spend some time at the numerous bars in the centre. Then, you will take the train to Vizzavona where you will spend a night before carrying on the southern part of the GR20. |
Day 8 From Vizzavona to Capanelle
Beginning of the hike at the Pass of Vizzavona. This day begins while climbing to Bocca Palmente. In the heart of the forest of Vizzavona, you will cross several watercourses until Bocca Palmente where the view is splendid. Next, after passing the crest, you will discover several sheepfolds before finally arriving at the sheepfolds of Capanelle where you will spend the night in a refuge.
Dinner and night at the refuge.
Hiking time: about 6H00. + 800M, - 150M. |
Day 9 From Capanelle to the Pass of Verde
From Capanelle, you will go to the sheepfolds of Traghete before attaining the Plateau of Ghialgone. You will cross the footbridge of I Spiazzi under which certain may swim. You will then descend, protected by the rarest and most majestic Corsican firetrees, before attaining the Pass of Verde.
Dinner and night at the refuge.
Hiking time: about 5H00. + 540M, - 230M. |
Day 10 From the Pass of Verde to Cozzano
You will begin this day by an ascension towards the refuge of Prati and will have beautiful views on the massif of Renosu. The view is at its best when you will reach the crest line and you will be able to view the sea until the Island of Elbe if the weather allows it. Next, you will descend in the middle of big rocky slabs and then will go towards Cozzano, town in the heart of Corsica.
Dinner and night at the refuge.
Hiking time: about 8H00. + 750M, - 1300M. |
Day 11 From Cozzano to the Sheepfolds of Bassetta
This first part of the day will be devoted to the climb towards Bocca Di l’usciolu. After 1000M of difference in height, you will attain the peak point of the step then will enter into a forest of centennial trees. The path finally descends and the vegetation becomes denser. After the crossing of a stream, you will arrive at the sheepfolds of Bassetta.
Dinner and night at the refuge.
Hiking time: about 6H00. + 1100M, - 495M.
In case of bad weather you can take another path :
About 6H00. + 680M, - 80M |
Day 12 From Bassetta to Bavella
The longest and hardest day of the week! After a passage in the forest, you will cross a footbridge and will continue through former sheepfolds towards the Mount Incudine. Then you will go down to Asinau and reach Bavella and its famous “Aiguilles”.
Dinner and night at the gîte. .
By the GR20 : about 09H00, +982m, - 1100m
Via the alpine variant: about 09h00 +1170m, – 1200m
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Day 13 Bavella
End of the stay after the breakfast. Possibility of departure towards Ajaccio. |
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| Details | Starting point
Calvi.
End
Bavella.
How to get there
Calvi is easily accessible by train (from Ajaccio, Corte and Bastia). There is also an airport "aéroport Sainte Catherine" and an important harbour.
Accommodation
In gite d’etapes (dormitory type)10 nights, in tent, 1 night, in hotel, 1 night. Three nights can be in rooms of two.
Number of people
Minimum 2.
Level of difficulty
You need to be used to trekking in the mountains and be able to read and follow map instructions. From 4H30 to 9h hiking hours per day on sometimes difficult trails.
Carrying
We take care of your luggage transfers except days 3 and 5. Thus you only have to carry your things needed for the day (picnic, camera...).
Options
- 3 nights in double room : 59€
- Trip without luggage transfer : -540€
Included
Luggage’s transfers (except days 3 and 5). All dinners from day 1 to day 12. All breakfasts from day 2 to day 13. All picnics from day 2 to day 12 (except day 7). Nights. Transfer Calvi - Calenzana. The folder containing route notes and maps.
Not included
Transfer from Bavella, transfers not included in this program, entrance fees to sites, optional activities, drinks and holiday insurance.
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