Corsica GR20 South

What's Included

• Accommodation
  7 nights in dormitory style 'gîtes d'etapes' or refuges

• 7 breakfasts

  Continental breakfasts are served and usually consist of breads, jams, coffee, tea, and juices.

• 6 picnic lunches

  Included from day 2 to day 6 and generally consist of sandwiches, salads, fruits, and vegetables.

• 7 nights in dormitory style 'gîtes d'étapes' or refuges

  Accommodation in mixed sex dormitories for 5-6 people with shared bathrooms. Hot showers should be available at each accommodation, but water may be limited due to high demand.

• Luggage Transfer

  1 piece maximum 15kg.

• Digital information pack

  Smartphone app with maps and route book.

• Emergency hotline

  Access to an emergency hotline for assistance.

• Travel to Vizzavona and from Conca

  Transportation to the starting point in Vizzavona and from the endpoint in Conca.

• Storage of excess luggage and parking

  Facilities for storing excess luggage and parking.

• Transfers and alternative accommodation in the event of bad weather

  Arrangements for transfers and alternative accommodation if required due to bad weather.

What's Not Included

• Tour guide

  This is a self-guided trip.
  
  

• Travel insurance

  Travel insurance is mandatory but not included.
  
  

• Drinks

  Drinks are not included.
  
  

• Special diets

  Special diets such as gluten-free or lactose-free cannot be catered for.
  
  You would need to bring your own food supplies (discount applies).
  
  

• Items of a personal nature

  Personal items are not included.
  
  

Accommodation

7 nights in dormitory style 'gîtes d'étapes' or refuges. During the trip you will be accommodated in gîtes d'étape (mixed sex dormitories for 5-6 people with shared bathrooms). Please be aware that facilities will be basic and normally on a shared basis (except in hotels). Hot showers should be available at each accommodation, but water may be limited due to high demand.

Grading

CHALLENGING– GRADE 5
This trip requires a good to excellent level of fitness and you should be an experienced hiker, comfortable in alpine terrains through varying weather conditions. It is a requirement of participation that you are able to orient yourself in mountains with a map scaled to 1/25000th. The trip involves 5 to 9 hiking hours per day on sometimes difficult trails.
The route is the hardest long distance trail in Europe. Certain sections need to be scaled using ladders, bridges and chains. There is much rock scrambling and ascents are up to 1400 metres and very steep in parts. There are sections throughout which would not be suitable for sufferers of vertigo.
Although the southern section is less technical the route is just as challenging with the walk on day 6 being the most challenging day on the whole GR20 in terms of length and terrain.

What You Carry

As the walks are fully supported you only need to carry a daypack with your daily requirements including wet weather gear, lunch supplies, water bottle, warm top, phone etc.

Mode of Transport

Travel to Vizzavona and from Conca is included. Transfers and alternative accommodation may be required in the event of bad weather. Storage of excess luggage and parking are also provided.