Corsica GR20 Trek

To trek the infamous Corsican Grande Randonee 20 {GR 20}. The hardest of the French long distance trails, and almost certainly the most famous and most scenic.

Our trek will complete the northern and most difficult section of the GR20. Starting in Calenzana near Calvi in the north, finishing in 'Castel di Verghio' near Ajaccio 'the capital' in the South.

6 days of fantastic trekking over dramatic peaks and through stunning passes, trekking up to 7 hours a day and up to heights of over 2200 metres.

Accommodation will be in basic Alpine huts using freeze dried meals and local produce during the trek.

Participants need to be both fit and mentally robust to succeed in this challenge, but a good head for heights and determination will see most people through.

Trip Information

Dates & Prices: View Prices
Price Rate: £1300 
Charity Rate: £2600
Grading: C (more info)
No of People: 10

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Itinerary

• Day 1 – Ferry from Nice to Calvi (Sardinia Ferries) overnight in guesthouse
• Day 2 – collect supplies depart on GR20 'Calenzana – Refuge d'Ortu di u Piobbu'
• Day 3 – Refuge d'Ortu di u Piobbu to Refuge de Carrozzu
• Day 4 – Refuge de Carrozzu to Refuge d' Asco Stagnu (Haut Asco)
• Day 5 – Climb Monte Cinto 2706m (conditions permitting)
• Day 6 – Refuge d' Asco Stagnu to Refuge de Tighjettu
• Day 7 – Refuge de Tighjettu to Castellu di Verghio
• Day 8 – Bus and Train to Ajaccio overnight in guesthouse
• Day 9 – Day at leisure in Ajaccio capital of Corsica
• Sat 10 –Ferry from Ajaccio to Nice

What's Included

• Professional Leadership by an experienced and qualified International Mountain Leader whom is a current mountain first aider.
• Quality Guest House accommodation and Alpine Refuges whilst trekking (in the unlikely event that refuges are full, a bivouac will be required)
• Dedicated support vehicle and driver throughout the challenge

Not included

• Transport to and from Nice harbour and airport in Nice
• Meals (less breakfasts in guesthouses) (All participants will be invited to purchase quality freeze dried rations from a discounted supplier in the UK prior to departure for use on the trek)
• Clothing and Equipment

Other Information

Accommodation

3 x nights Guesthouse (shared room)
6 x nights Mountain Refuges

Equipment

A complete clothing and equipment list will be sent out on booking.

Transport

Participants are to organise flights to Nice (Easyjet) leaving enough time to rendezvous at the Sardinia ferries terminal in Nice harbour as detailed in the joining instructions (20 min taxi ride from Nice airport)

Transport on Corsica will be by a mixture of private taxi, coach and train. A support vehicle and driver will be on 24hr call in addition to conveying participant's reality bags.

Notes

The highlight of this trip will be the crossing of the infamous Cirque de Solitude and an attempt on Corsica's highest peak – Monte Cinto 2706m