GR20 SUD, the ultimate adventure
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.
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
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
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
Map
GR20 SUD, the ultimate adventure
Starting from
1331€
/person.Price
Starting from
1331€
/person.Estimated budget according to season, types of accommodation and activities. The evolution of transport costs (air or sea), the choice of level of services and travel periods, the booking deadline influence the price of your trip.
For an exact price according to your criteria, we can provide you with a personalized quote.