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GR20 South Stay with the Ile-Rousse Tourist Office
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The GR20 is the legendary trail that crosses Corsica from Calenzana to Conca. This holiday focuses on the more accessible southern part, offering superb mountain scenery with an Alpine feel, particularly around the Aiguilles de Bavella.
GR20 Sud - From Vizzavona to Conca (6 days)
The GR20 is the legendary trail that crosses Corsica from Calenzana to Conca. Some 180km long, it is recognised as one of the most demanding treks in Europe. This tour focuses on the more accessible southern part, offering less technical routes while revealing mountain landscapes with a very alpine feel, particularly around the Aiguilles de Bavella and the Cuscione plateau.
A sporting and human adventure, supervised by Jean-Baptiste Simi.
- Highlights -
The Aiguilles de Bavella and their spectacular panoramas
The Cuscione plateau and its pozzines
Summits over 2,000 m, optional for the more sporty hikers
Accommodation in refuges, gîtes and sheepfolds
- Day-by-day programme -
Day 1 - Vizzavona → Gîte de Capanelle
Cross the beech forest and Bocca Palmente pass. Panoramic views of Monte d'Oro and Monte Renoso.
Day 2 - Gîte de Capanelle → Col de Verde
Forest path with contours, with the option of climbing Monte Renoso or discovering the pozzines.
Day 3 - Col de Verde → Refuge d'Usciolu
An aerial hike along the ridges between the Taravu valley and the eastern plain. Rolling sections and steep passages.
Day 4 - Refuge d'Usciolu → Bergeries des Croci
Granite ridge with 360° views, then through beech forests to the Bergeries des Croci.
Day 5 - Bergeries des Croci → Col de Bavella
Alpine variant of the Aiguilles de Bavella, equipped sections on rocky slabs, spectacular scenery.
Day 6 - Col de Bavella → Conca
Last stage through the pine forest and views over the south of the island, with a final descent to the village of Conca and a chance to swim.
Level: Difficult - excellent physical condition required
Supervision : Qualified mountain leader
Accommodation: refuges, gîtes and sheepfolds
Full board (unless otherwise indicated)
Adults: from €830 to €910 (6-person base: €910 - 8-person base: €830).
Transfers at extra cost:
Day 1: Ajaccio / Vizzavona - Train from €3.50
Day 6: Conca / Porto-Vecchio - Shuttle: from €8 per person (approx. 45 min)
Porto-Vecchio / Figari - 8 buses / day, €4 (Transport Rossi, 25 min)
Porto-Vecchio / Ajaccio - Approximately €20 (bus)
Porto-Vecchio / Bastia - Approx. €25 (bus)
These prices are given as an indication and may change - Information from the Reservations Department of the Ile-Rousse Balagne Tourist Office.
Reservations can be made by telephone with the reservations department of the Ile-Rousse Balagne Tourist Office - Route subject to change without notice.
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Benefits
Accommodation in refuges, gîtes or sheepfolds, in tents or in dormitories for 4 to 10 people (sheets, duvet and towels not provided)
Full board, from dinner on Day 1 to picnic lunch on Day 6
Prestations non comprises
Meals: breakfast and picnic on Day 1, dinner on Day 6
Drinks and personal expenses
Insurance: repatriation assistance (compulsory), cancellation insurance (strongly recommended), luggage insurance, etc.
Everything not mentioned in the "Price includes" section.
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