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GR20 Southern Half (from North to South)

Duration: 6 days

Trails: T4 trails

Distance: 10 - 15 km per day

Ascent per day: 500 - 1000 m ascent per day

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Long distance

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> Explore the southern half of the GR20
> Hike from Vizzavona to Conca
> Experience the stunning Plateau de Coscione

The GR20, also called fra li Monti, is a legendary GR (Grande Randonnée) hiking trail that spans the Mediterranean island of Corsica from north to south. Stretching around 180 km with an altitude gain of 12,000 m, it is often regarded as one of the most challenging GR routes.

Why Both Directions?
The GR20 can be hiked in either direction—north to south or south to north. The entire trek typically takes 15 days, but shorter options are available. You can choose to hike either the northern or southern section. This southern half is a 6-day journey that begins in Vizzavona and finishes in Conca, but can also be done the other way around. Compared to the more demanding northern part, the southern section is quieter and less strenuous, making it ideal for those seeking a more relaxed introduction to the GR20.

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

Vizzavona - Gite u Fugone

Duration: 05:55 h

Distance: 14.2 km

Ascent: 930 m

Descent: 260 m

This first stage of the southern half begins in Vizzavona (920 m) and ascends to Gîte U Fugone near Bergeries de Capannelle (1586 m). The trail's highest point is Col de Palmente at 1640 m, offering stunning views.

Highlights:
- Monte Renoso (2352 m)
- Lac de Bastani
- Monte Calvi (1461 m)
- Monte d'Oro (2389 m)
- Ghisoni (665 m)

Gite u Fugone

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Gîte U Fugone - Refuge de Prati

Duration: 07:20 h

Distance: 17.7 km

Ascent: 910 m

Descent: 700 m

This section of the GR20 starts in Bergeries de Capannelle (1586 m) and ends in Refuge de Prati (1820 m). The highest point is at Col d'Oru (1840 m).

Highlights:
- Monte Renoso (2352 m)
- Lac de Bastani (2089 m)
- Lac de Rino (1882 m)
- Monte Grosso (1895 m)
- Pozzi (1783 m)
- Punta Capanella (2032 m)

Refuge de Prati

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Refuge de Prati - Refuge d'Usciolu

Duration: 04:50 h

Distance: 10.8 km

Ascent: 620 m

Descent: 680 m

This section starts in Refuge de Prati (1820 m) and ends in Refuge d'Usciolu (1750 m). The highest point is Punta della Capella at 2041 m.

Highlights:
- Monte Grosso (1895 m)
- Palneca
- Ciamannace

Refuge d'Usciolu

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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 Southern Half (from North to South)