GR20 - 2 WEEK VERSION FROM SOUTH TO NORTH WITH GUIDE	price from 1240 €
Corsica - Guided walking - 14 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. This two week guided trek, shows you the best that the Corsican mountains has to offer. Open to individuals travelling alone or anyone wanting to join a guided group.

Program

Day 1 Ajaccio to the needles of Bavella We will meet in the morning in Ajaccio before transferring to the col de Bavella. We will take the alpine route to cross the famous needles of Bavella (an impressive area of mountains where the tops of the mountains have a serrated edge, known as the needles). Night in the refuge d’Asinao. Roughly 5 hours of walking. +700m; -380m.

Day 2 The Plateau du Cuscione In the morning we will climb mount Incudine (2134m). We will then cross the plateau du Cuscione where in the distance you will be able to see the Gulf of Ajaccio. The relief becomes easier and on the plateau we will find the shepherd’s huts of Croce. Night at the Bergerie (shepherd’s huts). Roughly 5h30 of walking. +850m, -650m.

Day 3 On the edge... Today we walk on along the edge of a ridge, between blocks of granite which have been shaped by the wind. In the background we have a stunning view of the Tyrrhenian sea. Night in a refuge. About 4h30 of walking. +540m, -140m.

Day 4 Col de Verde We continue with our progression towards the north via a high route in amongst the mountain peaks and along the ridge which separates the oriental plain from the valley of Taravu. Night in a gite at the Col de Verde. Roughly 7 hours of walking. +790m, -1210m.

Day 5 Les Pozzi After crossing through the beech forest of Marmano, we will reach the ‘Plateau des Pozzi’, where we can visit a local shepherd’s place which is still active. You can also meet with the local shepherd. Night in a gite at Capanelle. Roughly 6 hours of walking. +1000m, -700m.

Day 6 Monte Renoso Today we have the opportunity to climb Monte Renoso, the highest summit in the south of Corsica at 2352m. Return to the gite via the lake of Bastani. Night in the gite at Capanelle. 5 hours of walking. +/- 760m.

Day 7 Col de Palmente We follow an ancient mule track, which brings us to the Col de Palmente (1640m). The oriental (east) coast offers us a vast panorama including over the ‘les étangs de Diana et d'Urbinu’ (two lagoons). We will descend through the beech forest of Vizzavona. Night in a gite in the Col. Roughly 5 hours of walking. +220m, -890m.

Day 8 Valley of Manganellu Transfer to the hamlet of Canaglia where we begin our trek along a superb mountain stream with natural pools. We climb to the heart of the valley of Manganellu until reaching the refuge (1840 m). Night in a tent or at the refuge. 5h00 of walking. + 1200m.

Day 9 The lakes of Restonica By the col (mountain pass) on the high route, you will discover the lakes of Restonica, under the watchful eyes of Monte Ritondu. You will climb to the breach of Capitello before descending to the refuge of Manganu. Night in a tent. 6 hours of walking. + 765m, -1005m.

Day 10 Lake Ninu Set in the middle of short green turf, the famous lake Ninu is stunningly offset with a backdrop of mountains. We traverse a labyrinth of small blue ponds (or pozzines) surrounded by a bright green natural lawn. We start our descent where we discover in the far distance, the gulf of Sagone. At the Col de Saint Antoine, we walk through the heart of a conifer forest before reaching Verghio. 5h30 of walk, + 400m, -600m. Night in a lodge.

Day 11 The ‘col de Foggiale’ We will climb to the refuge of Ciuttolu di i Mori (1990 m). At the col de Foggiale we descend on a rocky path to the sheep-folds of Vallone. You will need to carry the belongings you need for the night as you won’t have access to your main bag. Night in a tent, evening meal at the auberge. 6 hours of walking, +760m, -720m.

Day 12 The ‘cirque de la solitude’ We will pass the refuge of Tighjettu before climbing to Bocca Minuta (2218 m). Crossing the cirque de la solitude – a semi-circular rock face, is the most famous section of the GR20 and the most technical (using chains and a ladder), although it is still within the reach of any competent walker with a head for heights. Night and evening meal in a lodge at Haut Asco. 6h30 of walking, +1000m, -1020m.

Day 13 The Monte Cintu This is a memorable day with an ascent of the highest mountain in Corsica, the Monte Cintu (2706m). 7h30 of walking, + 1400m, -1400m.

Day 14 Lake of Muvrella - end of the trek By the Bocca di Stagnu, at the foot of Punta A Muvrella (2148 m), we leave the valley of Ascu to arrive in the forest of Bonifatu. We will pass the lake of Muvrella and the footbridge of Spasimata. We will stop at the refuge of Carrozzu, before crossing a splendid forest of pines and of birches to the forest house of Bonifatu where the trek finishes. A transfer by bus is provided to Calvi. 7 hours of walking +730m, - 1610m.

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