13-day Corsica GR20 Hiking Adventure

We welcome the group at the start of the morning in Ajaccio, transfer to the Col de Bavella. We take the alpine variant to cross the famous Aiguilles de Bavella . Night at Asinao refuge.

Duration: 4h00 / Up : +810m / Down: -410m / 6,7 km

Morning ascent of Incudine 2134 m. We discover the Cuscione plateau and in the distance the Gulf of Ajaccio. The relief becomes softer, between the hills is the warm Bassetta inn. Night in Bassetta.

Duration: 5h30 / Up : +710m / Down : -900m / 12,3 km

We walk on the edge of the statues’ ridge, between the blocks of granite tortured by the wind, against the backdrop of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Night at refuge d’Usciolu.

Duration: 4h30 / Up : +630m / Down: -210m / 8,4 km.

We continue our progress towards the north by an aerial route on the ridges between the Taravu valley and the eastern plain. On the route, we climb the Punta Cappella 2041 m. Night at the Verde gite.

Duration: 7h00 / Up : +790m / Down: -1240m / 14,5 km

Through the beech forest of Marmano, we reach the Pozzi du Renoso, curious lawns at altitudes dotted with water holes. The Gr 20 then follows an old walkway through a beautiful beech forest. Overnight in Capanelle.

Duration: 6h00 / Up : +850m / Down: -520m / 18,6 km

We follow an old mule track which takes us to the Col de Palmente (1640 m). For the last time, the eastern coast takes shape at our feet offering a splendid panorama over the ponds of Diana and Urbino. Descent into the Vizzavona beech forest. Night at the gîte at Vizzavona station.

Duration: 5h00 / Up : +220m / Down: -890m / 15,3 km

We leave Vizzavona passing the famous Cascades des Anglais. The climb continues in an increasingly mineral world and reaches Punta Muratello (2,141 m). The descent is steep but the view of the highest peaks of the island rewards our efforts. Overnight at Onda.

Duration: 6h40 / Up: +1220 m / Down  : -710 m / 11,8 km

Choice according to weather conditions: the crest crossing by the Pinzi Corbini (2021m) or the ascent of the Manganellu and its natural pools . Night at the Petra Piana refuge.

Duration: 5h15 / Up: +900 m / Down: -490 m / 10,2 km

Short morning climb to the col de la Haute route at 2206 m. Aerial route on the ridges which overlook the lakes of Melu and Capitellu to access the breach of Bocca ae Porte 2225 m.  Night at the sheepfolds of Vaccaghja.

Duration: 6h00 / Up : +630m / Down: -890m / 11,3 km

We continue our journey and cross a wide beech grove at altitude. Stop at Ninu Lake one of the “pearls” of the Corsica mountain, a paradise for wild horses. Night in Castel di Vergio.

Duration: 5h30 / Up : +350m / Down: -550m / 13,8 km

Change of scenery: we enter the volcanic massif of the Grande Barrière and go up the upper Golo valley to the Col de Foggiale. Night at the sheepfolds of Ballone.

Duration: 6h00 / Up : +730m / Down: -720m / 13,4 km

The most sporty day of the route with the ascent to the Pointe des Eboulis on the crest of Monte Cintu the highest peak in Corsica (2710m). The possible ascent of the summit depending on physical and weather conditions.
Night at the Ascu Stagnu lodge.

Duration: 6h00 / Up : +850m / Down: -520m / 8,9 km

By a short and steep ascent, we reach the Col de la Muvrella. We abandon the world of peaks and dive into the canyon until the footbridge of the Spasimata; the Mediterranean atmosphere is gradually gaining ground. Arrival at Bonifatu and return transfer to Calvi.

Duration: 7h00 / Up : +680m / Down: -1530m / 9,6 km