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| GR20 NORTH - SELF GUIDED VERSION | price from 725 € | | Corsica - Independent 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 north side is the most difficult one technically. Of alpine type, it musters the highest summits and technical passages such as its famous Circus of the Solitude. This self-guided circuit will allow you to discover the wildest natural beauties of the Corsican nature. |
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.
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Day 2 From Bonifatu to Haut 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 6h , +70m, - 750m. |  |
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Day 7 Corte
End of stay after breakfast. |  |
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| 22d of August 2007 | We had a wonderful time in Corsica and especially enjoyed the GR20 and the scenery. Thank you very much for organising for us.
Zoey, UK. |
| 28th of June 2008 |  |  | We have now returned from our holiday. We had a fantastic time trekking in Corsica & are overall very pleased with the whole trip that you organised for us - thank you. We got on well with the other 5 people doing it on your plan (all English-speaking as it turned out), and really enjoyed the contacts with different people at each stay, including some very amusing dinner-time "conversations" with French-speaking people, when we each could barely speak the others' language!
Tony & Margaret, New Zealand.
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| 6th of July 2008 | Dear Aurelia, We have have been back a week now from Corsica, after a week in a villa following doing the GR20 North:Self-Guided. Thanks for all your help in arranging our holiday - we all enjoyed it very much.
Nigel F., UK.
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| Details | Starting point
Calvi
End
Corte
Accommodation
4 nights in "gite d’etapes" (dormitory type) and 1 night in tents. Three nights can be in rooms of two (see the supplements).Last night in hotel.
Number of people
Minimum two.
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 8H15 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 : -256€
Included
Luggage’s transfers (except days 3 and 5). The dossier containing your maps, route notes and all necessary details needed for your holiday. 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.Transfert from Calvi to Calenzana.
Not included
transfers not included in this program, entrance fees to sites, optional activities, drinks and holiday insurance.
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