Corsica GR20 Trek via the south route from Bavella to Vizzavona

As soon as the season ends, we start receiving requests for bookings on the GR20. To be sure to go on the dates of your choice, we advise you to book as soon as you can.

We take vegetarian diets into account by passing on this information, if requested, to all the accommodation providers concerned. As this request is becoming more and more frequent, our service providers are able to offer formulas adapted to vegetarians. However, if you have allergies or a more specific diet (lactose-free, gluten-free, etc.), we recommend that you provide the necessary supplements for the duration of your stay.

We suggest that you ask yourself the right questions: are you used to practising an endurance sport (running, cycling, etc.) or walking at a steady pace? When hiking, are you comfortable on rocky, mountainous terrain with a significant difference in altitude (over 600 m)? Have you ever experienced itinerant hiking, which requires a certain amount of stamina, and carrying a hiking pack? By doing this assessment, you will be able to situate yourself in relation to the difficulty that the GR20 represents, and to plan a training programme adapted to give you every chance of success. This tour is for experienced hikers, capable of walking at a steady pace if necessary (450/500m of positive changes in altitude per hour with a loaded rucksack on your back), accustomed to hikes of several days in a row with a high difference in altitude, and with very basic comfort.

You like big changes in altitude and always keep some "under the sole" to accelerate in case of hard times (storms...).

The weight of the bag, its organisation and its contents are essential to the success of your hike.

Here is what you should bring with you. * 45/50 litre rucksack with waist belt and padded shoulder straps * Good quality sleeping bag (comfort temperature: +5°C) compact and light * Rain cover for the bag * A 70L bin bag + 2 zip lock freezer bags * Headlamp * Survival blanket * A pair of hiking poles (adjusted to your size). CLOTHING: Hiking shoes (with good ankle support and notched soles) * Trekking socks (Be careful! The quality and comfort of your socks is just as important as that of your

shoes!) * Lightweight flip-flops or sandals * Trousers and shorts * Underwear * Technical T-shirts * Fleece jacket or light down jacket * Gore tex jacket * Lightweight hat and gloves * A swim suit * Micro fibre towel. MISCELLANEOUS: Sunscreen and sunglasses * Hat / Cap * Tissues and toilet paper * Small toiletry kit. TO EAT / DRINK: Camelback type water pouch, or classic water bottle of 1.5 to 2L * 1 Tupperware-type airtight box (capacity of about 0.6L) * Cutlery + cup * Cereal bars or other snacks. MEDICAL KIT: Personal medical prescriptions (allergies...) * Elastoplast large * Double skin in various sizes (Compeed type) *

Aspirin/paracetamol/Spasfon/Smecta * Disinfectant, bandages and sterile compresses * Disinfectant gel (for hands) * Water purification tablets (such as Micropur purifying tablets). And here are 4 tips to organize well your bag: 1/ DISTRIBUTE THE LOAD WELL. 2/ LE MATERIEL NE DOIT BOUGER. 3/ NOTHING ON THE OUTSIDE. 4/ ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS AT HAND.

Yes, that's the only way to do it with us. They are weekly departures every Sunday from 21 May to 24 September inclusive.

The guide is in charge of all the organisation during the hike. He ensures safety in the difficult passages and in case of bad weather, he marks the rhythm in front of the hiker who knows a temporary blow of pump. He brings his knowledge of the terrain, the environment, the history and the culture of Corsica to answer your curiosity. In two words, he is the conductor of your stay. We know perfectly well the guides who will guide you. We have been working with them for several years and we trust them completely. The guide has the legitimacy to judge the level of the members of the group. He or she can therefore ask a participant to stop the hike for good* or not to do a planned climb (Monte Cintu on the GR Nord or Monte Renosu on the GR Sud). He is the guide for all the participants and cannot devote his supervision to only 1 or 2 people to the detriment of the group's interest.

Yes, it's possible.

Are included in the price: the transfers, full board including food for the hikes, supervision by a state-qualified hiking guide, luggage assistance at road accesses, insurance. Are NOT included: transport to Corsica, cancellation and repatriation insurance, drinks and personal expenses.

The average daily duration is 6 to 8 hours and the average height difference is 600 to 800 metres.

Most of the participants come from France or french speaking countries. However the guide who is french speaks english!