GR20 SOUTH – Corsica

For participants coming from the North, you will officially pass on the GR20 South: the stage to Capanelle is relatively long, but although the difference in altitude is significant, it is both rolling and pleasant under the trees, so relaxing for those who come from the North and a good introduction to the subject for those who come from the South !

The second stage does not represent an extreme challenge for those accustomed to hiking either, you can start to take your time to really observe the surroundings.

The second stage does not represent an extreme challenge for those accustomed to hiking either, you can start to take your time to really observe the surroundings.

STAGE 13 of the GR20 / From Usciolu to Matalza

Long considered “the new stage of the GR20”, this is a section that will take you out of the mountains to visit the Cusciunu plateau and reach Matalza (or the nearby sheepfolds). Without much difficulty and rather relaxing.

STAGE 14 of the GR20 / From Matalza to Asinau

10 km to reach the Asinau refuge. In crest almost all along, rather rolling with some technical passages. Pretty quick step.

This step corresponds to two old steps combined into one. a variant is possible through the valley. The landscapes are flatter at the beginning and therefore more relaxing and rolling through ferns and varied forests, quite monotonous at the end of the course with a steep ascent before the descent to the fairly difficult refuge. The variant remains a pleasant stage but just as honorable. (depending on the majority decision of the group, we will follow one or the other variant).

The small track of the GR20 will take you to the mountains of Bavella, with a passage to the pass of the same name but two options to get there: the classic GR or the alpine variant of Bavella, sublime! Possibility to eat at the Bavella pass before resuming the walk to I Paliri.

The Bavella variant is as technical as the North stages but magnificent. The classic GR although longer does not take much longer, it crosses the forest and allows you to bypass the needles, you are covered almost all the way. (depending on the majority decision of the group, we will follow one or the other variant).

I Paliri is a very lively refuge, it’s the last one, and we often party there. This will be an opportunity to celebrate your long journey with all the people you have met during this journey. However, do not spend the night there or you will have trouble for the last stage…

Last stage of the GR20, there is still a long way to go and bumps in the descent: the profile is downhill, quite easy after what you have endured, and your body will have taken all the stamina it will take to complete the route brilliantly, while remaining vigilant of course.