Trail running on the GR 20 in Corsica
5 days of trail running on the famous GR 20 in Corsica, from Conca to Calenzana, guided by Caroline, UIMLA mountain leader specialised in trail running.
Details
Trip Duration
7 days
People per Guide
12 people
Trip Level
Hard
Offer Period
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Type of Trip
Group
Highlights
Price per person
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Accommodation
- Transport during the trip
- Luggage transfer during the trip
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Itinerary
- Day 1: Meeting at Bastia, transfer to Conca. Step Conca - Bavella
6 h run, 18 km, D+ 1800 m
Meeting at the Bastia sea port at 7:30AM, then transfer in minibus to the Conca village (2 hours).
- Day 2: Bavella – Zicavo
7 h run, 26 km, D+ 1650 m.
- Day 3: Zicavo - Verde
7 h run, 22 km, D+ 1850 m.
- Day 4: Verde - Vizzavona
8 h run, 32 km, D+ 1650 m.
- Day 5: Vizzavona – Col Verghio
14 h run, 45 km, D+ 3200 m.
- Day 6: Col Vergio – Asco
10 h run, 30 km, D+ 2100 m.
- Day 7: Asco - Calenzana
11 h run, 30 km, D+ 2200 m.
Transfer to Calvi, overnight in lodge.
- Day 8: Transfer to airport and maritime station
Calvi or Bastia.
Other details
Intermediate
Extremely Fit
In Corsica, at the Bastia maritime station.
Acces routes:
- Bastia sea port or airport for departure
- Calvi or Bastia sea port or airport for return
In lodges (dormitories).
A minimum number of participants (defined in advance) is required for the departure to take place. If the number of participants is insufficient and the departure is cancelled, clients will be informed via a phone call at least a week prior to the scheduled departure date and will receive a complete refund.
Clients are required to have a multi-risk insurance, covering cancellation fees, rescue and accident, repatriation and baggage loss or theft.
(GR20 en 5 jours en Corse)
Group size: 9 to 12 people.
Required level:
- Regular practice of running and other endurance activities 4-5 times per week for at least 1:15hs
- Regular practice of walking course in varied terrains
- Regular practice of mountain hiking
- Experience and participation in mountain trails of at least 40 km and 2000 m D+
Equipment:
- During the day: a light backpack with a waterproof jacket, a long sleeve warm fleece type, a survival blanket, a whistle, an individual pharmacy kit*, a cap or headband, a hat and thin gloves, sunglasses suitable for running, long tights if you are wearing shorts to run, cereal bars and energy drinks, a plastic bag for waste, biodegradable toilet paper, a headlamp and spare batteries, a minimum reserve water of 1.5L, an elastic strapping strip and some cash
- To wear: running short, a short-sleeved t-shirt, running socks and already worn trail shoes
- For the whole stay: a down, a towel, spare clothes for 8 days, a personal hygiene kit, spare shoes, a spare water socket, spare batteries for the headlamp, a pair of spare laces, sandals for the evening, a pocketknife and earplugs
- Recommended additional equipment: poles and camera
* Individual pharmacy kit: anti-friction cream, sunscreen, double skin dressings, elastic band, paracetamol, anti-diarrheal, antiseptic and personal drugs
About the Guide
I hold the State Certificate of Mountain Leader (UIMLA), Athlete of Team Garmin Adventure. I won many trail competitions such as Oxygen Challenge, The Glaciers Tour of Vanoise, Albertville Trail, Drayes Blanches of Vercors, the Frison Roche Beaufort, Run and skate of Chamonix… I have also some racing podiums such as the Saintélyon, the Lyon Urban Trail, the Causses Marathon, the Allobroges. I am an ex-sportswoman of high level in rowing (World Championships, World Cups, France Championships). I have a mastery STAPS (Sport) and BEES First degree in rowing.
I organise and supervise many trail courses in the Alps with a pro team, a friends group with whom we have a mission: Run and enjoy! I invite you to contact me if you want to train and/or discover these incredible massifs.
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