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GR20 SUD, the ultimate adventure

GR20 South: from Bavella to Vizzavona - 6 Days on the legendary trail

Mode of transportation

Walk

Duration of the trip

8 days, 7 nights

Difficulty

Difficult

Discover the GR20 South, from Bavella to Vizzavona, with an immersive 6-day walking experience. Accompanied by an experienced mountain guide specializing in the GR20, you'll hike the classic route of the famous trail. Our assistance service will lighten your rucksack so you can concentrate fully on the experience. This challenging trip is designed for those attracted by the rugged beauty of nature and the mountains, who appreciate physical effort and are ready to embrace a simple lifestyle for the duration of the adventure.

In the heart of the mountains

Panorama

Athletic

Eco-responsible

Complete program

18 steps spread over 8 days

Jour 1 : Ajaccio

Departure

Airports

Arrival at Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airport

Arrival at Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airport.

Airports

1 h 36 min

Walk

8.1 km

Night 1

Hotels

Accommodation in 2- or 3-star hotels in and around Ajaccio

Hotels

20 h 09 min

Walk

101 km

Jour 2 : Quenza

20 h 09 min

Walk

101 km

Step 2

Ready for a day of adventure and discovery?

In the early morning, our team welcomes you for a direct transfer to the Col de Bavella. Get ready for an exceptional adventure: you'll take the Alpine variant, a less-frequented route offering spectacular views of the Aiguilles de Bavella. This ascent promises magnificent panoramas and an unforgettable experience in the heart of Corsica's wilderness. Your guides will ensure your safety and enrich your journey with their knowledge of the region.Duration: 4h00 / D+: +810m / D-: -410m / Distance: 6.7 km

56 min

Walk

4.7 km

Night 3

Overnight in Asinao

3 h 48 min

Walk

19 km

Jour 3 : Zicavo

3 h 48 min

Walk

19 km

Step 4

Love at first sight

This day promises a rewarding physical challenge but also a moment of serenity.

The morning ascent to Incudine at 2134 m offers breathtaking panoramas from sunrise. After reaching the summit, the hike continues onto the Cuscione plateau, where the landscape changes to verdant lawns and gentler relief. This experience combines physical challenge and wonder at Corsica's natural beauty. Time: 5h30 / D+: +710m / D-: -900m / Distance: 12.3 km

4 h 52 min

Walk

24 km

Night 5

Overnight at the Bassetta sheepfolds

1 h 23 min

Walk

7.0 km

Jour 4 : Cozzano

1 h 23 min

Walk

7.0 km

Step 6

Step 7

1 h 32 min

Walk

7.7 km

Step 8

5 h 56 min

Walk

30 km

Step 9

This section of our itinerary is a veritable hymn to the wild, unspoilt beauty of Corsica.

On the ridge of the statues, you progress between imposing blocks of granite shaped by the wind, offering a unique natural spectacle with the Tyrrhenian Sea as a backdrop. Winding between the ancestral sheepfolds of Basseta and Usciolu, this trail plunges hikers into a wild setting where Corsican pastoral traditions still resonate. It's a walk on the edge of time, combining physical challenge and wonder at the immensity of nature and the island's history.Duration: 4h30 / D+: +630m / D-: -210m / Distance: 8.4 km

6 h 14 min

Walk

31 km

Night 10

Overnight at Usciolu refuge or Cozzano gite

Jour 5 : Palneca

Step 11

This high-altitude route offers breathtaking panoramas

You continue your adventure north along an aerial route that follows the ridges, walking on the watershed between the Taravu valley to the west and the eastern plain to the east. The diversity of Corsican landscapes unfolds before your eyes. Our itinerary takes you up to Punta Capella, which rises proudly to 2041 metres. Reaching its summit is a highlight of our hike, rewarded by a breathtaking view of the territories stretching out on either side of this ridge. This segment of your tour is a unique experience, combining physical exertion and admiration for the grandeur of Corsican nature. Duration: 7h00 / D+: +790m / D-: -1240m / Distance: 14.5 km

3 h 59 min

Walk

20 km

Night 12

Overnight at the Col de Verde refuge

Jour 6 : Ghisoni

Step 13

Love at first sight

Vast green lawns dotted with natural waterholes

Through the dense, shady Marmano beech forest, our route takes you to the Pozzi du Renoso plateau, an enchanting landscape characterized by the "pozzi", typical of Corsican high plateaus, which offer a fascinating natural spectacle, where clear water mingles with vibrant greenery to create a setting that is both peaceful and revitalizing. Continuing on, the GR 20 then guides you along an ancient footpath, steeped in history, which softens our progress. This path, once used to monitor and protect the land, now offers a gentler stage, inviting you to contemplate the landscapes and discover the wonders of Corsican nature. Duration: 6h00 / D+: +850m / D-: -520m / Distance: 18.6 km

2 h 29 min

Walk

12 km

Night 14

Overnight at the Capanelle gîte

2 h 27 min

Walk

12 km

Jour 7 : Ajaccio

2 h 27 min

Walk

12 km

Step 15

The last stage of your Corsican adventure

Taking an old mule track, you reach the Col de Palmente at 1640m, offering spectacular panoramic views of the east coast and the Diana and Urbinu ponds. The descent takes you through the dense Vizzavona beech forest, bringing freshness and serenity, before concluding your adventure with a return to Ajaccio. This stage combines history, grandiose nature and moments of contemplation, bringing our Corsican tour to a magnificent close.Duration: 5h00 / D+: +220m / D-: -890m / Distance: 15.3 km

13 h 49 min

Walk

69 km

Night 16

Hotels

Accommodation in 2- or 3-star hotels in and around Ajaccio

Hotels

1 h 36 min

Walk

8.1 km

Jour 8 : Ajaccio

1 h 36 min

Walk

8.1 km

Arrival

Airports

Return from Ajaccio airport

You'll take off from Ajaccio airport with plenty of memories and a promise to return!

Airports

Map

Practical information

Every Sunday from 18 May to 21 September 2025 inclusive in mini groups of 6 to 12 people. We provide transport for your follower bag to accommodation accessible by road. Difficult level (D): Average duration of the stages 6 h to 8 h and average difference in altitude 600 m to 800 m. Target group: Very experienced and sporty walkers. This route is aimed at experienced walkers capable of walking at a steady pace. Most days start at around 6 am with breakfast. The day is then punctuated by around 6 to 8 hours' walking, interspersed with breaks and lunch. Accommodation in refuges, sheepfolds (in tents) and gîtes.

GR20 SUD, the ultimate adventure

Starting from

1331€

/person.

Complete program

Jour 1 : Ajaccio

Arrival at Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airport

Accommodation in 2- or 3-star hotels in and around Ajaccio

Jour 2 : Quenza

Ready for a day of adventure and discovery?

Overnight in Asinao

Jour 3 : Zicavo

This day promises a rewarding physical challenge but also a moment of serenity.

Overnight at the Bassetta sheepfolds

Jour 4 : Cozzano

This section of our itinerary is a veritable hymn to the wild, unspoilt beauty of Corsica.

Overnight at Usciolu refuge or Cozzano gite

Jour 5 : Palneca

This high-altitude route offers breathtaking panoramas

Overnight at the Col de Verde refuge

Jour 6 : Ghisoni

Vast green lawns dotted with natural waterholes

Overnight at the Capanelle gîte

Jour 7 : Ajaccio

The last stage of your Corsican adventure

Accommodation in 2- or 3-star hotels in and around Ajaccio

Jour 8 : Ajaccio

Return from Ajaccio airport

Practical information

Price

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