Departures 2025
Program of your self-guided hike in Corsica
Day 1: Tattone - Pietra Piana
Meeting in Ajaccio early in the morning. Transfer to Tattone. You walk up along the Manganellu River; plenty of bathing possibilities here. A last steep slope and you arrive at the small refuge of Petra Piana.
Night at the refuge of Petra Piana.
Day 2: Petra Piana - Vaccaghja
You first walk up to the Haute Route pass (2206m) and then you follow the edge that overlooks the Melu and Capitellu lakes. After the Bocca a e Porte notch (2225m), you go down a wild valley to the refuge of Manganu and continue easily to the sheperds' hut of Vaccaghja.
Night at the shepherds' hut of Vaccaghja.
Day 3: Vaccaghja - Vergio
You walk easily through a beech grove and reach the Ninu lake surrounded by green lawns. From the top of Capu a u Tozzu (2007m), you have a fantastic panorama to the Niolu valley and the next stages.
Night at the lodge Castel di Vergio.
Day 4: Vergio - Ballone
Change of scenery: you enter the volcanic massif "La Grande Barrière" and climb up the upper Golo valley until reaching the Col of Foggiale.
Night under a tent at the shepherds' huts of Ballone.
Day 5: Ballone - Asco Stagnu
An impressive and strenuous day in high mountains. You walk up the Crucetta valley to the top of pointe des Eboulis (2600m). Depending on the weather and the your physical shape, you have the possibility to climb the Monte Cintu (2706m), the highest mountain in Corsica.
Night at the lodge Le Chalet at Ascu Stagnu.
Day 6: Ascu - Bonifatu
A short but steep slope leads you to the Muvrella pass and you descend the deep Spasimata valley surrounded by sharp peaks. Some exposed passages on slabs are equipped with chains. You cross the famous Spasimata footbridge and arrive at the refuge.
Arriving in Bonifatu and transfer to Calvi.
Meeting in Ajaccio early in the morning. Transfer to Tattone. You walk up along the Manganellu River; plenty of bathing possibilities here. A last steep slope and you arrive at the small refuge of Petra Piana.
Night at the refuge of Petra Piana.
Day 2: Petra Piana - Vaccaghja
You first walk up to the Haute Route pass (2206m) and then you follow the edge that overlooks the Melu and Capitellu lakes. After the Bocca a e Porte notch (2225m), you go down a wild valley to the refuge of Manganu and continue easily to the sheperds' hut of Vaccaghja.
Night at the shepherds' hut of Vaccaghja.
Day 3: Vaccaghja - Vergio
You walk easily through a beech grove and reach the Ninu lake surrounded by green lawns. From the top of Capu a u Tozzu (2007m), you have a fantastic panorama to the Niolu valley and the next stages.
Night at the lodge Castel di Vergio.
Day 4: Vergio - Ballone
Change of scenery: you enter the volcanic massif "La Grande Barrière" and climb up the upper Golo valley until reaching the Col of Foggiale.
Night under a tent at the shepherds' huts of Ballone.
Day 5: Ballone - Asco Stagnu
An impressive and strenuous day in high mountains. You walk up the Crucetta valley to the top of pointe des Eboulis (2600m). Depending on the weather and the your physical shape, you have the possibility to climb the Monte Cintu (2706m), the highest mountain in Corsica.
Night at the lodge Le Chalet at Ascu Stagnu.
Day 6: Ascu - Bonifatu
A short but steep slope leads you to the Muvrella pass and you descend the deep Spasimata valley surrounded by sharp peaks. Some exposed passages on slabs are equipped with chains. You cross the famous Spasimata footbridge and arrive at the refuge.
Arriving in Bonifatu and transfer to Calvi.
Level
Very hard : Average daily walking time of 6 hours, with an average ascent of 800 m.
At time of registration, we give you an information note concerning the GR20. You need to fill in and sign this note ; it allows us to evaluate your level and form our guided groups. One of our mountain guide may contact you if he/she doubts concerning your ability to complete the trek.
Terrain : Is uneven and very stony on long distances. Some short portions require easy scrambling and some one more exposed portion is equipped with chains to secure the hikers.
For who? For very experienced hikers with good physical shape. You must be used to hike several days in a row with big ascents and very poor accommodations comfort. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you are uncertain about your level.
| Day | Walking time | Ascent + | Descent- | Km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6h00 | +1170 | -130 | 12,6 km |
| 2 | 6h00 | +630 | -890 | 11,3 km |
| 3 | 5h30 | +350 | -550 | 13,8 km |
| 4 | 6h00 | +730 | -720 | 13,4 km |
| 5 | 8h30 | +1240 | -1200 | 8,9 km |
| 6 | 7h00 | +680 | -1530 | 9,6 km |
At time of registration, we give you an information note concerning the GR20. You need to fill in and sign this note ; it allows us to evaluate your level and form our guided groups. One of our mountain guide may contact you if he/she doubts concerning your ability to complete the trek.
Terrain : Is uneven and very stony on long distances. Some short portions require easy scrambling and some one more exposed portion is equipped with chains to secure the hikers.
For who? For very experienced hikers with good physical shape. You must be used to hike several days in a row with big ascents and very poor accommodations comfort. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you are uncertain about your level.
Practical information
Accommodation:
Mountain hut, lodge or bivouac, depending on the stages
Baggage:
You have walk with your personal belongings and a part of your picnic (about 7/8 kg per person). You will have access to your baggage 2 times during the week.
Departure dates:
Every Sunday from June to mid-September
Mountain hut, lodge or bivouac, depending on the stages
Baggage:
You have walk with your personal belongings and a part of your picnic (about 7/8 kg per person). You will have access to your baggage 2 times during the week.
Departure dates:
Every Sunday from June to mid-September
Price
790€ per person
DEPARTURE DATES:
Every Sunday from June to September
Possible departure on another day: consult us.
This price includes:
- Full boards, including snacks during the walk
- Local transfers
- A road book with IGN maps
This price does not include:
- Guiding by a local mountain guide
- Beverages and personal expenses
- Rapatriation and cancellation insurance
- Tranfers that are not on the program
- All that is not written in "this price includes"
DEPARTURE DATES:
Every Sunday from June to September
Possible departure on another day: consult us.
This price includes:
- Full boards, including snacks during the walk
- Local transfers
- A road book with IGN maps
This price does not include:
- Guiding by a local mountain guide
- Beverages and personal expenses
- Rapatriation and cancellation insurance
- Tranfers that are not on the program
- All that is not written in "this price includes"
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