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| GR20 SOUTH - GUIDED VERSION IN GITES D'ETAPES | price from 740 € | | Corsica - Guided walking - 7 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.
The south side of the GR20, being considered as easier, is nevertheless destined to experienced hikers. If the relief is less abrupt than in the north, the landscapes remain magnificent and vary everyday. From the Forest of Vizzavona to the Needles of Bavella, here is a carefully studied itinerary for your hike to remain unforgettable!!! |
Day 1 Vizzavona
Arrival at Vizzavona. Dinner and night at the gite or refuge (according the availabilty at booking). |
Day 2 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.
Your luggage carrier will await you at the refuge.
Hiking time: about 6H00. + 800M, - 150M.
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Day 3 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.
Your luggage carrier will await you at the refuge.
Hiking time: about 5H00. + 540M, - 230M.
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Day 4 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.
Your luggage carrier will await you at the refuge.
Hiking time: about 8H00. + 750M, - 1300M.
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Day 5 From Cozzano to the Sheepfolds of Basseta
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.
Your luggage carrier will await you at the refuge.
Hiking time: about 6H00. + 1100M, - 495M.
In case of bad weather you can take another path :
About 6H00. + 680M, - 80M
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Day 6 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. .
Your luggage carrier will await you at the gîte.
By the GR20 : about 09H00, +982m, - 1100m
Via the alpine variant: about 09h00 +1170m, – 1200m
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Day 7 Bavella
End of the stay after the breakfast. Possibility of departure towards Ajaccio. |
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| Details | Starting point
Vizzavona.
End
Bavella.
How to get there
Vizzavona is easily accessible by train from Ajaccio, Bastia and Calvi.
Accommodation
In gite d’etapes (dormitory type allowing hot showers).
Number of people
From 6 to 12 persons.
Level of difficulty
It is necessary to have a very good physical condition and a steady practice of mountain hiking. From 4H 30 to 9H 00 hours of effective hike per day on heavily uneven terrain.
Carrying
We take care of your luggage transfers. Thus you only have to carry your things needed for the day (picnic, camera...).
Included
Luggage’s transfers. All dinners from day 1 to day 6. All breakfasts from day 2 to day 7. All picnics from day 2 to day 7. Nights in “gites d’etapes”. A local guide.
Not included
Transfers to Vizzavona and from Bavella, transfers not included in this program, entrance fees to sites, optional activities, drinks and holiday insurances.
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