Itinerary
- Day 1
Calenzana to Bonifatu
Your cab driver picks you up in Calvi and takes you to Calenzana, where the GR20 officially begins. From there you'll hike through the Bonifatu forest, walking past viewpoints that look out over the villages of Balagne. The route covers about 11km and takes roughly 4 hours, so you'll have time to settle in at your overnight spot.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer from Calvi to Calenzana
- GR20 hiking stage through Bonifatu forest
Landmarks Calenzana Bonifatu forest - Day 2
Bonifatu to Haut Asco
This is one of the longer stages of the trek. Starting from Bonifatu, you'll cross multiple rivers on your way to the famous Spasimata suspension bridge. After that comes the Mouflon valley with its small lake, and then you'll head toward Monte Cinto. By evening you'll reach the Haut Asco ski station for the night. The distance is about 9.5km but the 8 hours of walking time shows how challenging this day gets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner
Included Activities
- GR20 hiking stage through Muvrella valley
- Crossing of Spasimata suspension bridge
Landmarks Spasimata suspension bridge Muvrella valley Monte Cinto - Day 3
Haut Asco to Vallone
You'll climb up the flanks of Monte Cintu to reach Pointe des Ébuolis, which is the highest point on the entire GR20. Coming down into the Melarie valley, there's a good chance you'll spot mouflons if you keep your eyes open. Tonight you're staying at a mountain shepherd's hut in Vallone, right by a stream. The starry skies up here are really something. The 9km takes about 8 hours with all the elevation change.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner
Included Activities
- GR20 hiking stage to Pointe des Éboulis
- Descent through Melarie valley
Landmarks Pointe des Éboulis Melarie valley - Day 4
Vallone to Vergio
You'll make your way into the traditional Niolu region, which is really the heart of the island. The hike passes below Paglia Orba and the striking Capu Tafunatu, and if the weather cooperates you'll see views of the Gulf of Porto. The Golo Valley section has natural pools where you can cool off before reaching Vergio. This stage covers 14km and takes about 6 hours 15 minutes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner
Included Activities
- GR20 hiking through Niolu region
- Views of Paglia Orba and Capu Tafunatu
- Golo Valley with natural pools
Landmarks Niolu Paglia Orba Capu Tafunatu Gulf of Porto Golo Valley - Day 5
Vergio to Campotile plateau
An easier day of hiking follows as you head toward the Bocca San Pedru pass, where you'll get views of the Mediterranean coastline. The real highlight is Lac de Nino, one of Corsica's mountain jewels, surrounded by pozzines and sometimes you'll see wild horses around it. You're walking about 16km over 6 hours, so the pace is fairly steady.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box)
Included Activities
- GR20 hiking to Bocca San Pedru
- Visit to Lac de Nino
Landmarks Bocca San Pedru Lac de Nino - Day 6
Campotile plateau to Petra Piana
The day starts with a steep climb over rocky terrain up to Brèche de Capitellu. Once you reach the top, there are beautiful views of Melu and Capitellu lakes in the upper Restonica valley. After that you'll continue to Bocca Muzella at 2206m and then descend to a small plateau where the Petra Piana refuge sits. The 8.5km takes about 6 hours because of how steep some sections are.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner
Included Activities
- GR20 hiking to Brèche de Capitellu
- Hike to Bocca Muzella (2206m)
- Descent to Petra Piana plateau
Landmarks Brèche de Capitellu Melu lake Capitellu lake Bocca Muzella Restonica valley - Day 7
Petra Piana to l'Onda
This is a shorter stage, though it's exposed and pretty panoramic as it sits between the Monte Rotondo and Monte d'Oro massifs. Pay attention to wind conditions because there's a variant route if things get too rough. On clear days you can actually see all the way to the Gulf of Ajaccio. The 7km takes roughly 4 hours 30 minutes.
Included Activities
- GR20 hiking between Monte Rotondo and Monte d'Oro
Optional Activities
- Variant route available for windy conditions
Landmarks Monte Rotondo Monte d'Oro Gulf of Ajaccio - Day 8
l'Onda to Vizzavona
You're finishing up the northern section today. Starting from Refuge l'Onda, you'll walk through the Agnone Valley at the foot of Monte d'Oro. Along the way you'll cross the Turtettu bridge and pass the Cascades des Anglais waterfalls before arriving in Vizzavona. It's 10km and takes about 5 hours 30 minutes, so you'll have afternoon light when you arrive.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- GR20 hiking through Agnone Valley
- Crossing Turtettu bridge
- Visit to Cascades des Anglais
Landmarks Agnone Valley Turtettu bridge Cascades des Anglais - Day 9
Vizzavona to Capanelle
The southern section begins in the beech forest of Vizzavona. You'll head toward Bocca Palmente, which has nice views of the Diana and Urbino lagoons. From there the route continues to Bergeries d'Alzeta, then follows an old mule track up to the Gîte Capanelle. The 14km takes about 5 hours, so it's a fairly solid day of hiking.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner
Included Activities
- GR20 hiking through Vizzavona beech forest
- Hike to Bocca Palement with lagoon views
- Visit to Bergeries d'Alzeta
Landmarks Bocca Palement Diana lagoon Urbino lagoon Bergeries d'Alzeta - Day 10
Capanelle to Col de Verde
From Capanelle you'll head to the shepherd's huts at Traghjete and continue over the Ghialgone plateau. The I Spiazzi bridge comes next, then you'll walk through the Marmano forest before reaching Col de Verde. Another 14km and 5 hours of walking, so you're settling into a good rhythm with the terrain.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner
Included Activities
- GR20 hiking to shepherd's huts of Traghjete
- Crossing Ghialgone plateau
- Crossing I Spiazzi bridge
- Hiking through Marmano forest
Landmarks Shepherd's huts of Traghjete Ghialgone plateau I Spiazzi bridge Marmano forest Col de Verde - Day 11
Col de Verde to Cozzano
You'll climb up to Bocca d'ell'Orro and cross the Prato plateau, which has alpine meadows and really open spaces. The ridge walking here offers views of the Taravo Valley to the west and the Tyrrhenian Sea to the east. Coming down through the St-Antoine forest, you'll end up in the village of Cozzano. This is 14km over 8 hours because of the elevation and terrain.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner
Included Activities
- GR20 hiking to Bocca d'ell'Orro
- Crossing Prato plateau
- Ridge hiking with Taravo Valley and Tyrrhenian Sea views
- Descent through St-Antoine forest to Cozzano
Landmarks Bocca d'ell'Orro Prato plateau Taravo Valley Tyrrhenian Sea St-Antoine forest Cozzano - Day 12
Cozzano to Coscione plateau
Get an early start from Cozzano this morning. You'll climb to Bocca di l'Usciolu and then follow a ridge with really distinctive wind-sculpted rock formations. As you descend through an old alder forest, the vegetation starts getting thicker and denser. By the end you'll reach the Plateau de Coscione where there's a shepherd's hut for the night. The 16km over 8 hours makes this another substantial day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner
Included Activities
- GR20 hiking to Bocca di l'Usciolu
- Ridge hiking with wind-sculpted rocks
- Descent through alder forest
- Arrival at Plateau de Coscione
Landmarks Bocca di l'Usciolu Plateau de Cuscione Alder forest - Day 13
Coscione plateau to Bavella
The Plateau de Cuscione gives you gentler terrain today with green pastures and pozzines to walk through. Then you'll climb over the rocky slopes of Monte Incudine, which is over 2000m and the highest peak in the southern section. After descending into the Asinao Valley, you'll climb again toward the dramatic granite gullies of the Aiguilles de Bavella. The 15km takes about 8 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner
Included Activities
- GR20 hiking across Plateau de Cuscione
- Climb to Monte Incudine
- Descent into Asinao Valley
- Hike to Aiguilles de Bavella granite gullies
Landmarks Plateau de Cuscione Monte Incudine Asinao Valley Aiguilles de Bavella - Day 14
Bavella to Conca
The final stretch begins on an easy forest path to Refuge Paliri. From there you'll descend while enjoying the fragrant macchia aromas in the warm air. By the time you reach Conca, you'll have finished the entire GR20. The last 16km takes about 7 hours, so you'll have completed this major undertaking. After arriving, you can relax knowing you've done it.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner
Included Activities
- Final GR20 hiking stage to Conca
- Descent through fragrant macchia landscape to Refuge Paliri
Landmarks Refuge Paliri Conca - Day 15
Conca
Tour services finish after breakfast. From Conca you can catch a shuttle to Porto-Vecchio, then hop on a bus heading to Bastia or Ajaccio, depending on where you need to go next.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Transfer from Conca to Porto-Vecchio by shuttle
- Bus from Porto-Vecchio to Bastia
- Bus from Porto-Vecchio to Ajaccio
Landmarks Conca Porto-Vecchio Bastia Ajaccio 
