GR20 NORTH – Corsica

The first stage of the GR20 will whet our appetites, it is relatively tough, due to its elevation and the few visible landmarks. There is little water on this stage, so it will be necessary especially in summer.

Second stage of the GR 20 with technical passages but also incredible viewpoints! You will arrive at the Carozzu refuge, with its panoramic terrace! the second stage is short in terms of kilometers but it is one of the 4 most difficult with the first, the third and the seventh. Don’t underestimate this step.

Third stage of the GR20 to Ascu Stagnu, known in winter for its ski resort. You will cross one of the rare GR20 roads. Here you can choose the tent or the hotel. If there are places left, we recommend the hotel to recover from the first three stages.

This is the old stage starting from asco which passed through the circus of solitude, and which is now diverted by Monte Cinto. Just as beautiful, it will take you higher before allowing you to arrive at the very bottom, at the Tighjettu refuge. Anticipate the stage in terms of positive elevation! We will continue to the next hostel in order to gain a few kilometers on the next day’s double stage which is very long.

STAGE 5 of the GR20 / From Tighettu to Ciottulu di i Mori

This stage is the shortest, and is less strenuous. It will allow us to enjoy an incredible view in the Refuge de Ciottulu but also to take advantage of it to move on to the next stage which is long but much more rolling !

STAGE 6 of the GR20 / From Tighettu to Ciottulu di i Mori to Manganu

The 6th stage is, on the contrary, the longest of the GR20 in terms of distance: a section of more than 20 kilometers, with a very rolling profile, especially the part between the Col de Vergio and the Lac de Nico ! If we have space, we will stop at the Vaccaghja sheepfold, in order to shorten the total route, otherwise we will have to push a little further to the Manganu refuge.

This stage is one of the most technical and it begins very steeply in elevation gain, with an ascent to the Brêche de Capitellu, but also an incredible view of the two high mountain lakes! You will see Petra Piana in the distance, on the mountainside. This stage includes a passage where you have to abseil down a metal chain.

STAGE 8 of the GR20 / From Petra Piana to Onda

There are two options to reach the Onda refuge: by the rather rolling and easy traditional GR20, or by a variant via the ridges, very technical and much less rolling. We will study the question on site but recommend the traditional GR20 for a question of time and fatigue. However, the variant allows you to contemplate magnificent landscapes and the sea in the distance.

STAGE 9 of the GR20 / From Onda to Vizzavone

This is one of the two longest descents of the whole Gr20, you will think you will never end it but when the first signs of civilizations appear, you will want to speed up the pace in order to find civilization or not… here too you You will have the choice between hotel and campsite depending on the places available.

During the evening, we will meet the travelers who will join us on the southern part and say goodbye to those who will leave us for the northern part only. This will be an opportunity to meet additional people and a great moment of exchange and feedback.