GR20 SOUTH - GUIDED VERSION IN GITES D'ETAPES	price from 839 €
Corsica - Guided walking - 7 days

Considered as the most difficult and technical long-distance walk of Europe, the GR20 attracts walkers from all over the world looking for a challenge. The south side of the GR20, being considered as easier, is still a holiday for experienced hikers. Even though the relief is less abrupt than in the north, the landscapes remain magnificent and varied everyday. From the Forest of Vizzavona to the Needles of Bavella, here is a carefully prepared guided itinerary which will give you a superb trekking holiday.

Program

Day 1 Vizzavona Arrival at Vizzavona. Dinner and night at the gite or refuge (according to availabilty at the time of booking).

Day 2 From Vizzavona to Capanelle Today’s trek begins with the Pass of Vizzavona and the stiff but steady climb to 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. Food: B,L,D Accommodation: Gîte Luggage: Your luggage will be waiting for you at the gîte. Walking: About 6h00 Height gain: +800m Height loss: -150m

Day 3 From Capanelle to the Col de Verde From Capanelle, you make your way to the picturesque sheepfolds of Traghjete before trekking on towards the Plateau of Ghialgone. You will cross the footbridge of I Spiazzi (another bathing point). Your final descent of the day lies under the shadow of the rarest and most majestic Corsican fir trees, before reaching the Col de Verde. Food: B,L,D Accommodation: Gîte. Luggage: Your luggage will be waiting for you at the gîte. Walking: about 5h00 Height gain: +540m Height loss: -230m

Day 4 From the Col de Verde to Cozzano You start the day with a climb towards the refuge of Prati, which is perfectly positioned for beautiful views across to the massif of Renosu. The view is at its best when we reach the crest. From here the view stretches out across the Ligurian sea and the Italian island of Elba (when the weather allows it). We now descend in amongst a landscape of rocky slabs before reaching Cozzano, a town in the heart of Corsica. Food: B,L,D Accommodation: Gîte. Luggage: Your luggage will be waiting for you at the gîte. Walking: about 8h00 Height gain: +750m Height loss: -1300m

Day 5 From Cozzano to the Sheepfolds of Basseta Our morning will be devoted to the climb towards Bocca Di l’usciolu. After 1000m of difference in height, we will reach our peak point before entering into a forest of centennial trees. The path finally descends and the vegetation becomes dense. After the crossing of a stream, we will arrive at the sheepfolds of Bassetta. Food: B,L,D Accommodation: Gîte. Luggage: Your luggage will be waiting for you at the gîte. Walking: about 6h00 Height gain: +1100m Height loss: -495m In case of bad weather you can take another path: Walking: About 6h00. Height gain: + 680m Height loss: -80m

Day 6 From Bassetta to Bavella This is the longest and hardest day of the holiday, but the end of this superb trek is in sight. After a passage in the forest, you will cross a footbridge to continue through former sheepfolds towards Monte Incudine. From here you will descend to Asinau to reach your final destination, Bavella and its famous “Aiguilles” (or “needles”), which dominate the landscape of the Alta Rocca. There couldn’t be a more fantastic place to finish this memorable walk. Food: B,L,D Accommodation: Gîte Luggage: Your luggage will be waiting for you at the gîte. Walking (via the GR20): about 09h00 Height gain: +982m Height loss: -1100m Walking (via the alpine variant): about 09h00 Height gain: +1170m Height loss: –1200m

Day 7 Bavella Your holiday ends after breakfast. Contact us should you wish to arrange a transfer to Ajaccio.

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