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GR20 Corsica - The Complete Route

14 reviews

15 days from

US$3,845

without flights
Walk & Trek
Guided Group
TOUGH TOUGH

Complete Europe's toughest long distance trekking trail, the GR20 in Corsica - from north to south

Trip Code: COR
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To show the relative difficulty of our holidays, each trip is graded on a scale of 1 to 12, with 12 being the most challenging. Although we have tried to make our grading system as clear as possible, it cannot take into account your personal interests, abilities or experience. If you have any questions about the nature of a particular trip or its suitability for you, please read the 'Is this holiday for you?' section or contact us.

 1 - 3 LEISURELY
1 - 3 LEISURELY

Suitable for most people in good health, holidays at this grade include only limited amounts of activity.

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4 - 6 MODERATE
4 - 6 MODERATE

Suitable for reasonably fit individuals, such as weekend walkers and cyclists. There can be the occasional more difficult day.

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7 - 9 CHALLENGING
7 - 9 CHALLENGING

Physically challenging holidays, where you need to be prepared before you go.

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10 - 12 TOUGH
10 - 12 TOUGH

Our toughest holidays, involving many long days, often in isolated areas. A high level of fitness and previous wilderness and mountain experience is essential.

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GR20 Corsica - The Complete Route

Highlights
  • Trek the whole of the GR20, north to south, from Calenzana to Conca

  • Enjoy varied terrain from forested slopes to airy ridges and rocky outcrops

  • Expertly guided hiking with an experienced and qualified tour leader

  • Vehicle support with access to bags where possible so you can walk in greater comfort

  • Enjoy restful nights, with 6 night’s camping to avoid the busy refuge dormitories


At a Glance
  • Group Size 6 to 10
  • 13 days trekking
  • Max altitude - 2600m
  • Join In Bastia

Accommodation & Meals
  • All meals included
  • 4 nights Hotel
  • 6 nights Camping
  • 4 nights Gite / Hostel
  • All meals included
  • 4 nights Hotel
  • 6 nights Camping
  • 4 nights Gite / Hostel
Overview

On this absolutely classic walking holiday you can challenge yourself to walk the complete GR20 Haute Route, on the beautiful Mediterranean Island of Corsica, one of the finest and hardest mountain walking routes in the whole of Europe; what a superb adventure! Rising abruptly from the Mediterranean Sea, with granite peaks soaring to over 2500m, Corsica is known as 'the Scented Isle'.

Famous for its dramatic coastline and pretty, perched mountain villages, the island reveals its most spectacular scenery only to those who are prepared to explore it on foot. Over the course of a truly spectacular 2 weeks we will cover a total of 180km of mountainous terrain, with approx 12,000m altitude ascent and descent, as we trek the entire GR20 route, from the pretty village of Calenzana near the northern coast, all the way down to Conca, in the south east.


As we follow Corsica's granite backbone down through the heart of the island, we will encounter a variety of terrain, which means that everyday is a different challenge; whether it be hiking forested slopes, high pasture and alpine valleys or scrambling airy ridges and rocky outcrops. This unique European trekking holiday offers the perfect combination of Mediterranean sunshine, inspiring scenery and a challenging walking adventure; you'll be returning home with a real sense of achievement.

If you're up for the challenge of completing one of Europe's toughest walking routes, but need to know exactly what's involved? Then read our candid guide to find out if the GR20 is for you: GR20 - Is It For You 

Is this holiday for you?

Completing Corsica's GR20 should be an achievable challenge for experienced mountain walkers. There are some consistently long days, with scrambling sections and high ridge walks; which will require you to be in very good shape, with good hill walking stamina and the ability to move confidently over rocky mountain terrain. On average we will be covering 10 - 15km per day (the longest day being …

Completing Corsica's GR20 should be an achievable challenge for experienced mountain walkers. There are some consistently long days, with scrambling sections and high ridge walks; which will require you to be in very good shape, with good hill walking stamina and the ability to move confidently over rocky mountain terrain. On average we will be covering 10 - 15km per day (the longest day being 25km), with 800 -1000m ascent/descent. This equates to around 7 - 8hrs of walking each day, with a few days of around 9hrs (this is not including stops).  We can look forward to some full and satisfying hill days, where we will begin at first light and arrive at our nightspot in the early evening. 

As the route cannot be fully vehicle-supported, you will be required to carry your sleeping bags, rain gear, the day’s food and additional snacks for the group, along with essential overnight items on 8 of the 13 walking days, though we will make sure to get your main baggage to you wherever possible (6 nights).

If you want to know more about walking Corisca’s GR20, including some suggestions of good UK based training walks, then read our candid guide: GR20 - Is It For You?


Why KE?

If you want to walk the WHOLE GR20 then this is the itinerary for you. This is the real route and the whole trail from Calenzana in the north, all the way to Conca in the south-east. We avoid the busy refuge dormitories with 6 nights camping and the itinerary is also designed to allow you access to your main baggage on many nights, so you can carry less and enjoy more!

 

With everything except your travel insurance, airport transfers and miscellaneous expenses included, you have little to worry about except enjoying the journey.

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