GR20 Trail Running Adventure in Corsica

Welcome in Calvi in the afternoon and transfer to Bonifatu. You meet your guide and the rest of the group. First evening together and briefing about your week. Night in Bonifatu.

A serious warm-up. From the forest of Bonifatu, we walk up the small valley of Spasimata by a long path spattered with granit slabs. After hiking by the Lake of the Muvrella we pass the Bocca di Stagnu and go down to the high valley of Ascu.

Night at the lodge of Ascu Stagnu.

Duration: 5 hours / Up: +1430m / Down: -600m / 10, 7 km

A long stage in the high mountains. At the heart of the Monte Cintu massif, we pass the “Great Barrier” via the alternative path to the Cirque de la Solitude. The landscapes of the high summits offer a stunning panoramic view from the Pointe Des Éboulis. Terrain is less rough at the end of the stage, approaching the pass of Vergio.

Night at the lodge of Castel di Vergio.

Duration: 9h30 hours / Up: +1980m / Down: -1910m / 24,6 km

A varied but beautiful stage. This stage is much easier and brings us on the shore of the Ninu Lake and to the plateau of Camputile. We reach the Capitellu breach before walking down to the Grotelle shepherds’ huts via the lakes.

Night under a tent at the shepherds’ huts of Grotelle or the refuge of Petra Piana.

Duration: 9 hours / Up: +1300m / Down: -1320m / 23.5 km

A challenging day. We join the GR20 in Bocca Muzella by the wild path of the Cirque des Cascades. We walk by the refuge of Petra Piana and reach the refuge of Onda by a spectacular crest path, where we will eat the bruccio canelloni of the keeper. We have to return to the Muratellu breach before starting our descent to the pass of Vizzavona.

Night at the lodge of Vizzavona.

Duration: 9 hours 30min/ Up: +1950m / Down: -2190m / 22,5 km

A « resting » stage. This stage is on an easier terrain on the side of the mountain. In the shadows of Larici pines and beech trees, we walk at the whim of shepherds’ huts. You have a panoramic view over the east coast and the close islands.

Night at the lodge of the pass of Verde.

Duration: 8 hours / Up: +1200m / Down: -1010m / 26 km

An ethereal stage. After a steep ascent to the Bocca di l’Oru, we walk on the long crest to the Cuscionu plateau. The terrain is varied; following the path of statues, a panoramic view await you. A break at the refuge of Usciolu allows you to rest a little after this demanding stage.

Night at the lodge of Bassetta.

Duration: 8 hours 30min / Up: +1710m / Down: -1720m / 25.5 km

Last but not least. After crossing the lawns of Cuscionu and ascending the Incudine, you can start to see the Aiguilles of Bavella. Walking through these stunning landscapes is one of the highlight of the GR20. After one last descent offering an amazing view on the two shores of Corsica, we join the pass of Bavella which marks the end of our trip through the heart of the mountains.

Duration: 8 hours 30min / Up: +1440m / Down: -1550m / 19.5 km