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GR20 Northern Half (from North to South)

Duration: 9 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 northern half of the GR20
> Spend your nights in mountain huts
> Enjoy majestic views from Monte Cinto

The GR20, also known as fra li Monti, is a GR (Grande Randonnée) hiking trail that crosses the Mediterranean island of Corsica and runs roughly from north to south. The whole route is about 180 km long with an altitude difference of 12,000 m. This GR route is considered one of the toughest of all GR routes.

Why both ways?
The full trek takes 15 days. However, if you want to do a shorter version of the trek, it is certainly possible. The GR20 can be divided into the northern and southern halves. The northern half is 9 days long and starts in Calenzana. Instead of going all the way to Conca, you finish your adventure in Vizzanova. You can also do it the other way around, starting in Vizzanova and ending in Calenzana. The northern part of the GR20 is the most popular half, but is also considered the most difficult. Are you ready to conquer the toughest trekking route in Europe?

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

Calenzana - Refuge d'Ortu di u Piobbu

Duration: 05:55 h

Distance: 11.4 km

Ascent: 1370 m

Descent: 90 m

The GR20 trail begins in Calenzana (275 m) and ascends to Refuge d'Ortu di u Piobbu (1570 m), which marks the highest point of the day.

Highlights:
- Capu a e Vacche (624 m)
- Capu di Pratu (828 m)
- Capu Jovu (Ghiovu; 1629 m)
- Cirque de Bonifatu

Refuge d'Ortu di u Piobbu

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Refuge d'Ortu di u Piobbu - Refuge de Carrozzu

Duration: 04:05 h

Distance: 7.5 km

Ascent: 600 m

Descent: 850 m

This section of the trail starts in Refuge d'Ortu di u Piobbu (1570 m) and ends in Refuge de Carrozzu (1270 m). The highest point is the ridge at 2020 m above Col d'Avartoli, offering breathtaking panoramic views.

Highlights:
- Cirque de Bonifatu

Refuge de Carozzu

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Refuge de Carrozzu - Refuge d'Asco Stagnu

Duration: 04:00 h

Distance: 5.3 km

Ascent: 710 m

Descent: 570 m

This section of the trail starts in Refuge de Carrozzu (1270 m) and ends in a ski resort of Haut Asco, at the d'Asco Stagnu refuge, 1422 m. The highest point of the day is Col de Stagni, at 2010 m.

Highlights:
- Monte Cinto (2706 m)

Refuge d'Asco Stagnu

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Included

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.

Excluded

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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Trekking Type

GR20 Northern Half (from North to South)