GR20 NORTH – Corsica

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The GR20 is one of the most difficult treks in Europe, and requires good preparation, if you want to do it but are afraid to do it alone, why not join our group. You will thus be accompanied and encouraged to go to the end of the Adventure.

You will then discover the most beautiful landscapes of Corsica, meet people in the убежища, and live an extraordinary experience.

Levels of difficulty

Technical
Effort
Risk

Difficulty levels are graded from 1 (easy) to 5 (hard), and a full description can be found here.

#GR20 NORTH
Level of difficulty5/5
Distance traveled89,20 km
Cumulative elevation gain+7720 m
Cumulative negative elevation-7083 m
Nature5/5
Culture1/5
Meeting5/5
ComfortTent
Minimum Age Recommended18 years

GR20

Day 1 : STAGE 1 of the GR20 / From Calenzana to Ortu

The first stage of the GR20 will whet our appetites, it is relatively tough, due to its elevation and the few visible landmarks. There is little water on this stage, so it will be necessary especially in summer.

#GR20 NORTH
Level of difficulty5/5
Distance traveled6,84 miles
Cumulative elevation gain+1410 m
Cumulative negative elevation-133 m
Nature5/5
Culture1/5
Meeting5/5
ComfortTent
Walking time6h30
Day 2 : STAGE 2 of the GR20 / From Ortu to Carozzu

Second stage of the GR 20 with technical passages but also incredible viewpoints! You will arrive at the Carozzu refuge, with its panoramic terrace! the second stage is short in terms of kilometers but it is one of the 4 most difficult with the first, the third and the seventh. Don’t underestimate this step.

#GR20 NORTH
Level of difficulty5/5
Distance traveled4,35 miles
Cumulative elevation gain+721 m
Cumulative negative elevation-998 m
Nature5/5
Culture1/5
Meeting5/5
ComfortTent
Walking time7h00
Day 3 : STAGE 3 of the GR20 / From Carozzu to Asco Stagnu

Third stage of the GR20 to Ascu Stagnu, known in winter for its ski resort. You will cross one of the rare GR20 roads. Here you can choose the tent or the hotel. If there are places left, we recommend the hotel to recover from the first three stages.

#GR20 NORTH
Level of difficulty5/5
Distance traveled3,03 miles
Cumulative elevation gain+824 m
Cumulative negative elevation-666 m
Nature5/5
Culture1/5
Meeting5/5
ComfortTent
Transportation time6h00
Day 4 : STAGE 4 of the GR20 / From Asco Stagnu to Tighettu

This is the old stage starting from asco which passed through the circus of solitude, and which is now diverted by Monte Cinto. Just as beautiful, it will take you higher before allowing you to arrive at the very bottom, at the Tighjettu refuge. Anticipate the stage in terms of positive elevation! We will continue to the next hostel in order to gain a few kilometers on the next day’s double stage which is very long.

#GR20 NORTH
Level of difficulty5/5
Distance traveled5,60 miles
Cumulative elevation gain+1237 m
Cumulative negative elevation-1220 m
Nature5/5
Culture1/5
Meeting5/5
ComfortTent
Transportation time8h00
Day 5 : CAUTION DOUBLE STAGE

STAGE 5 of the GR20 / From Tighettu to Ciottulu di i Mori

This stage is the shortest, and is less strenuous. It will allow us to enjoy an incredible view in the Refuge de Ciottulu but also to take advantage of it to move on to the next stage which is long but much more rolling !

STAGE 6 of the GR20 / From Tighettu to Ciottulu di i Mori to Manganu

The 6th stage is, on the contrary, the longest of the GR20 in terms of distance: a section of more than 20 kilometers, with a very rolling profile, especially the part between the Col de Vergio and the Lac de Nico ! If we have space, we will stop at the Vaccaghja sheepfold, in order to shorten the total route, otherwise we will have to push a little further to the Manganu refuge.

#GR20 NORTH
Level of difficulty5/5
Distance traveled16,15 miles
Cumulative elevation gain+1412 m
Cumulative negative elevation-1267 m
Nature5/5
Culture1/5
Meeting5/5
ComfortTent
Transportation time12h00
Day 6 : STAGE 7 of the GR20 / From Manganu to Petra Piana

This stage is one of the most technical and it begins very steeply in elevation gain, with an ascent to the Brêche de Capitellu, but also an incredible view of the two high mountain lakes! You will see Petra Piana in the distance, on the mountainside. This stage includes a passage where you have to abseil down a metal chain.

#GR20 NORTH
Level of difficulty5/5
Distance traveled6,22 miles
Cumulative elevation gain+895 m
Cumulative negative elevation-641 m
Nature5/5
Culture1/5
Meeting5/5
ComfortTent
Walking time6h30
Day 7 : CAUTION DOUBLE STAGE

STAGE 8 of the GR20 / From Petra Piana to Onda

There are two options to reach the Onda refuge: by the rather rolling and easy traditional GR20, or by a variant via the ridges, very technical and much less rolling. We will study the question on site but recommend the traditional GR20 for a question of time and fatigue. However, the variant allows you to contemplate magnificent landscapes and the sea in the distance.

STAGE 9 of the GR20 / From Onda to Vizzavone

This is one of the two longest descents of the whole Gr20, you will think you will never end it but when the first signs of civilizations appear, you will want to speed up the pace in order to find civilization or not… here too you You will have the choice between hotel and campsite depending on the places available.

During the evening, we will meet the travelers who will join us on the southern part and say goodbye to those who will leave us for the northern part only. This will be an opportunity to meet additional people and a great moment of exchange and feedback.

#GR20 NORTH
Level of difficulty5/5
Distance traveled12,27 miles
Cumulative elevation gain+1221 m
Cumulative negative elevation-2158 m
Nature5/5
Culture1/5
Meeting5/5
ComfortTent
Walking time10h50

Included

  • 2 French-speaking, English-speaking, Russian-speaking IDTrek guides
  • Pick up from Calenzana and dispersal from Conca.
  • A collective first aid kit

Not Included

  • Accommodation in Bastia or Ajaccio or Conca before/after the trek
  • Accommodation in a refuge or hotel (we can book for you)
  • Meals, drinks and other personal expenses
  • Breakfasts, lunches and dinners can be ordered according to our freeze-dried meal program
  • Guides tips
  • Personal care items
  • Services not mentioned above
  • Plane tickets for Corsica, (For a departure from the North, we recommend Paris-Bastia, For a departure from the South or a return from Vizzavone: Paris - Ajaccio / Ajaccio / Paris, and for a return from Conca : Figari-Paris for non-French residents - aircosrica or easyjet)
  • Transfer between Bastia and Calenzana or Ajaccio and Vizzavone or vice versa (see regular line Bastia - Calvi-Calenzana : 26 € / for the return, Arrived in Conca, you have a shuttle that goes to Sainte-Lucie de Porto-Vecchio see Porto-Vecchio if there are enough passengers : shuttle + a bus that goes to Figari airport). To reach or leave Vizzavone, you have to go to the train station, and buy a ticket when you arrive.

Terms and conditions

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Applications for participation are accepted until 27/05. The minimum quantity to confirm the group is 4 people, maximum – 15 people.

Precautions to take before a trip on the GR20 :

During a trip to Corsica and especially on the GR, one is necessarily confronted with high altitudes. And even if IDTrek designs its trips, with an ascent in altitude as gradually as possible, at some point you will necessarily have to take the plunge.
Precautions : before embarking on a trip to Corsica, it is advisable to consult your doctor to prevent mountain sickness. Especially if you are being treated for heart or blood pressure problems. Your treatments might be a little different before and during the trip.
For people going to hike in the mountains (trekking) over several days, it is recommended to check with a mountain medicine center before your trip.

Mountain sickness…

  • has nothing to do with your age
  • nor with your physical condition
  • just because you didn’t get it on a first trip to altitude doesn’t mean you’ll never get it
  • your state of stress and fatigue, all this added to jet lag are major factors

Take the time to do things calmly.

  • Duration
    7 days
  • Period
    June-September
  • Type
    Nature
  • Landscape
    Desert,Mountain
  • Difficulty
    Hard
  • Group
    4 - 15 peoples
500,00€ inc. tax

per person

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  • Duration
    7 days
  • Type
    Nature
  • Difficulty
    Hard
  • Periode
    June-September
  • Landscape
    Desert,Mountain
  • Group
    4 - 15 peoples
500,00€ inc. tax

per person