GR20: how many days ?

GR20 South or North ?

In Corsica we usually say that there are no easy hikes. The GR20 South may be the less difficult part of the trail, but it does not mean it is easy either! It remains a sporty itinerary, on a rocky and very steep terrain. Let say that the southern part could be a good start if you are not sure of your ability to complete the trail.

Hikers often ask us which part is the most beautiful: well, it is hard to say as it is very subjective. I would tell you that the Northern part is more mineral and craggy, maybe more impressive with the passage at the "Pointe des Eboulis" and the climb to the highest summit of the island, the Monte Cinto.

But not to be outdone, the Southern part has more varied and soothing landscapes: lakes, forests, pozzines, plateau du Cuscione, the Bavella Needles... There is something for every taste! Stages are a little bit longer than on the north, but the terrain is less steep and uneven.

GR20 North: 6, 7 or 9 days

GR20 North in 6 days: from Tattone to Bonifatu

We removed the first and two last stages of the original itinerary, for hikers that have less than a week on leave to enjoy their GR20, or that do not feel up to walking 9 days in a row.
We welcome you on Sunday morning in Ajaccio and transfer you to Tattone, where you begin your hike. You will end in Bonifatu on Friday afternoon, from where we transfer you to Calvi.

GR20 North in 7 days: from Vizzavona to Bonifatu

You will begin in Vizzavona, the historical border between the south and the north of the trail.
We welcome you on Saturday morning in Ajaccio, and transfer you to Vizzavona to begin your hike. As the 6-day version, you will end in Bonifatu on Friday afternoon, from where we transfer you to Calvi.

GR20 North in 9 days: from Vizzavona to Calenzana

This is the historical route of the GR20. As most of our clients end in Bonifatu, the two last stages of this tour are self-guided, meaning that you will walk without the guide for your last two days on the trail. We take care of all the logistics (booking of the accommodations, transfer of your luggage, etc.) and give you a complete roadbook with maps and detailed descriptions of the stages.
We welcome you on Saturday morning in Ajaccio, and transfer you to Vizzavona to begin your hike. You will end on Sunday afternoon (day 9) in Calenzana, from where we transfer you to Calvi.

The entire GR20: 13 days or 7 days

GR20 in 13 days: From Bavella to Bonifatu

Perfect for hikers that have less than two weeks to complete the trail, but do not want to double or triple the stages. This itinerary is for experienced hikers, used to walk several days in a row, or at least that have a very good physical shape. You will hike around 7/8 hours per day, with a daily ascent between 600 and 800m. Don't forget that Corsica has a particular terrain, very steep and rocky.

We welcome you on Sunday morning in Ajaccio, and transfer you to Bavella to begin your hike. You will end in Bonifatu on Friday afternoon (on day 13), from where we transfer you to Calvi.

GR20 in 7 days: from Bonifatu to Bavella

This is a very challenging trip, for experienced hikers or mountain runner used to long-distance effort, rough terrain and steep descents. Our professional mountain guide will set the pace for you to achieve this real challenge! The main advantage is that you carry a small bag containing the necessary equipment only for the day ; we transfer your luggage to each accommodation, every night.
This itinerary goes from North to South, to begin with the most difficult parts of the trail.

We welcome you in Calvi on Sunday morning, and transfer you to Bonifatu, to begin your hike. You will end in Bavella on Saturday afternoon (day 7), from where we transfer you to Ajaccio.

To know more about our different guided tours on the GR20:
- GR20 South
- GR20 North
- GR20 in 13 days
- GR20 in 7 days