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GR20 Full Version (from South to North)

Duration: 16 days

Trails: T4 trails

Distance: 15 - 20 km per day

Ascent per day: 500 - 1000 m ascent per day

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> Complete the route from south to north
> Includes an extra day to ensure proper acclimatization
> Full GR20 route in 16 days

The GR20, also known as Fra li Monti, is a legendary GR (Grande Randonnée) hiking trail that traverses the stunning Mediterranean island of Corsica, stretching approximately 180 km from north to south with a staggering altitude gain of 12,000 meters. Renowned as one of the most challenging GR routes in the world, it promises an unforgettable adventure. Are you up for the challenge?

Why Both Directions?
The GR20 can be hiked in either direction—north to south or south to north. While the classic route starts in Calenzana in the north and ends in Conca in the south, this version begins in the south and finishes in the north. Choosing this direction offers a quieter trail, fewer crowds, and the chance to experience the stunning Corsican landscape in a unique way.

Camping: during this trek, you can also spend the night at camping sites. Contact our trekking experts to find out more about this option!

Itinerary

Day

Conca - Refuge de Paliri

Duration: 05:50 h

Distance: 13.3 km

Ascent: 1060 m

Descent: 260 m

The first stage ascends from Conca (252 m) to Refuge de Paliri (1055 m, the highest point of the stage).

Refuge de Paliri

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Refuge de Paliri - Refuge d'Asinao

Duration: 06:30 h

Distance: 15.4 km

Ascent: 960 m

Descent: 500 m

Today the trail starts in Refuge de Paliri (1055 m) and ends in Refuge d'Asinao (1530 m). The highest point is at Col de Pargulu, at 1662 m.

Highlights:
- Aiguilles de Bavella (1611 m)
- Quenza (813 m)

Refuge d'Asinao

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Refuge d'Asinao - Refuge de Matalza

Duration: 04:00 h

Distance: 10 km

Ascent: 490 m

Descent: 600 m

The trail starts in Refuge d'Asinao (1530 m) and climbs straight up to Bocca Stazzunara. Here, you can choose to visit the summit of Monte Incudine (2134 m), but note that the usual route heads the other way towards Refuge de Matalza (1410 m).

Highlights:
- Zivaco (750 m)
- Bergeries de Croce

Refuge de Matalza

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Full travel guide

We will send you on your way with a digital travel guide that includes a route description for the GR20 , interactive hiking maps, and the most important information applicable to your trek
Accommodation on the GR20

We will arrange your accommodation on the GR20 in mountain huts. The mountain huts along the GR20 offer basic shared accommodation and food. These refuges come under the regional Corsican natural park’s authority and can host 25-50 people depending on the hut. In case the mountain huts are fully booked, we will automatically book a tent for you. In Refuge d'Ortu di u Piobbu, you will spend the night in a tent in all cases.

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Traveling to and from

You have to make your own way to the starting point. The total amount does not include personal transport.
Transfers

Should you need any form of (public) transport on location, this is not part of the trekking package. This includes the use of taxi, bus, cable cars, gondolas etc.
Travel Insurance

Your international travel insurance is your own responsibility. Discuss your itinerary with the insurance company before your trek.
Personal expenses

Personal expenses on such as souvenirs, drinks, and other similar expenses are for your own account.
Meals

Meals are not included in the price on the GR20 . You can get something to eat at the mountain huts along the way or you can get food from the towns below the trail. If you want to have a warm dinner at the hut, remember to ask for it as soon as you get to the hut.

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GR20 Full Version (from South to North)