• The GR20: the complete route from Bavella to Bonifatu
  • The GR20: the complete route from Bavella to Bonifatu
  • The GR20: the complete route from Bavella to Bonifatu
  • The GR20: the complete route from Bavella to Bonifatu
  • The GR20: the complete route from Bavella to Bonifatu
  • The GR20: the complete route from Bavella to Bonifatu
  • The GR20: the complete route from Bavella to Bonifatu
  • The GR20: the complete route from Bavella to Bonifatu
  • The GR20: the complete route from Bavella to Bonifatu
  • The GR20: the complete route from Bavella to Bonifatu
  • The GR20: the complete route from Bavella to Bonifatu
Ajaccio

The GR20: the complete route from Bavella to Bonifatu

5/5 (5 reviews)
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In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking
  • Duration
    14 days
  • Level
    Advance

    Levels

    Hiking / Trekking
    Beginner
    For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
    Intermediate
    For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
    Confirmed
    For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
    Advanced
    For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
    Expert
    For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
  • Destination
    South Corsica / Ajaccio
  • Age
    From the age of 18
  • CO₂-Emissions
    134.16 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This personalized stay offers you the opportunity to experience a sporting adventure with an organization tailored to your needs.
    Type of stay
    Independent traveler
A minimum of 2 people (including at least 1 adult) are required to book this stay.
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In a few words

A true hiker's paradise, Corsica, with its mountains plunging into the sea, has forged its reputation thanks to the GR20, a long-distance trail that traverses the island from north to south, its incredible landscapes, and its gastronomy. We offer you the chance to complete this 14-day trek in its entirety, with or without luggage transfer, and in complete freedom! You'll begin with the southern section of the GR20, characterized by gentler terrain and less significant elevation changes. This section offers a diverse range of mountain landscapes with distinctly alpine feel, such as those at the Aiguilles de Bavella, and crosses plateaus and rounded valleys that have been home to generations of Corsican farmers. Later, from Vizzavona to Bonifatu, the northern section crosses the highest mountain passes, skirts numerous glacial lakes, and runs along the foot of mountains that rise like insurmountable barriers, requiring chains to be installed to allow passage. Please note that the GR20 is a very challenging route; the self-guided version is reserved for experienced hikers with mountain experience.

The highlights

  • The legendary GR20 and its breathtaking views
  • From south to north, starting gently and ending in a grand finale!
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Le GR20 sud et nord de Bavella à Bonifatu
Le GR20 sud et nord de Bavella à Bonifatu
Le GR20 sud et nord de Bavella à Bonifatu

Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Advance

Levels

Hiking / Trekking
Beginner
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
Intermediate
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
Confirmed
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
Advanced
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Expert
For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.

In figures

Hiking

  • Average duration/day: 6h30
  • Average distance/day: 12 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 744 m
  • Average daily descent: 801 m

Management

The digital roadbook is your travel companion.
Digital Roadbook
The application contains: The route and your accommodations, points of interest and their description, places to eat or shops to buy supplies.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Day 11
Day 12
Day 13
Day 14
  • map

    Ajaccio - Bavella

    • Transportation Minibus - 02h - 95km
    • Accommodation Cottage
    • Breakfast included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    Arrival in Ajaccio. Meeting with a member of our team for a presentation of the circuit. Ascent to Bavella and check-in at the gîte.

    Day 1

Note

Specific Recommendations for Self-Guided GR20 Hikes: While the GR20 is becoming increasingly popular, it remains the most challenging trek in Europe. Forgetting this would set you up for failure from the outset, or even put you in danger. Don't overestimate your abilities; do your research and prepare your trip properly! Hike the GR20 independently with our organization is reserved exclusively for individuals in excellent physical condition who have prior experience with multi-day treks and are capable of managing their hikes independently, with all that this entails (determination, a taste for exertion, route planning skills, map reading and navigation, weather knowledge, a willingness to forgo usual comforts, and appropriate equipment). It's important to know that, despite our recommendations, every year some people overestimate their abilities and embark on the GR20 only to abandon it after a few days. To avoid the unpleasantness of such a situation, we advise you to gather as much information as possible before making your decision. Furthermore, it's worth noting that mountain huts in Corsica are quite old, have limited capacity, and offer basic comfort (cold showers, few or no toilets, no blankets, etc.). In bad weather or at certain times of year, the huts can be overcrowded, with accommodations sometimes offering very basic amenities.

Accommodation

During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.

Access

Departure
Gare maritime d'Ajaccio
Day 1 : 14h00
End of stay
Calvi, France
Day 14 - 18h00

Go to the starting point

Access by plane
The nearest airport isAéroport d'Ajaccio

Shuttle service to Ajaccio city centre available all year round: https://ajaccio-aeroport.cci.corsica/navettes/

Access by boat
Take the boat toPort d'Ajaccio

Price details

The price includes

  1. Accommodation in hostels, mountain huts, guesthouses or in tents in dormitories
  2. 2 nights in a double or twin room
  3. Meals (from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 14)
  4. Local transfers
  5. The travel kit includes IGN maps and a road book.
  6. Our 24/7 support

The price does not include

  1. Transportation from your home to the meeting point
  2. Drinks
  3. Transfers not included in the program
  4. Meals on Day 1 (excluding dinner) and Day 14 (excluding breakfast)
  5. Application fees
  6. Insurance

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Supplement for 4 nights in a hotel in a double room : CHF223.25 / person
  2. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities

They traveled with us

Discover the authentic experiences of our travelers
5/5
(5 reviews)
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Reviews displayed in reverse chronological order
T

Thierry

july 2024
Translated from French
Everything went as planned. A challenging and magnificent trek with wonderful encounters. My only comment: three stages are missing to complete the entire GR trail from south to north. A highly recommended experience for lovers of challenging hikes!
  • Thierry
  • Thierry
  • Thierry
  • Thierry
Published on 15/08/2024
B

Brigitte

july 2023
Translated from French
GR20 South to North, self-guided, organized by CORSICA AVENTURE – I highly recommend it to anyone who loves a sporting challenge in an absolutely stunning landscape. The organization was perfect, and the route description completely reflected reality. An exceptional experience from start to finish!
Published on 20/08/2023
B

Brigitte

july 2023
Translated from French

I highly recommend it to anyone who loves sporting challenges in an absolutely stunning setting. The organization was perfect, and the course description was entirely accurate. An exceptional experience from start to finish!

Published on 20/08/2023

They traveled with us

Discover the authentic experiences of our travelers
5/5
(5 reviews)
At Decathlon, the reviews are reliable.
Reviews displayed in reverse chronological order
T

Thierry

july 2024
Translated from French
Everything went as planned. A challenging and magnificent trek with wonderful encounters. My only comment: three stages are missing to complete the entire GR trail from south to north. A highly recommended experience for lovers of challenging hikes!
  • Thierry
  • Thierry
  • Thierry
  • Thierry
Published on 15/08/2024
B

Brigitte

july 2023
Translated from French
GR20 South to North, self-guided, organized by CORSICA AVENTURE – I highly recommend it to anyone who loves a sporting challenge in an absolutely stunning landscape. The organization was perfect, and the route description completely reflected reality. An exceptional experience from start to finish!
Published on 20/08/2023
B

Brigitte

july 2023
Translated from French

I highly recommend it to anyone who loves sporting challenges in an absolutely stunning setting. The organization was perfect, and the course description was entirely accurate. An exceptional experience from start to finish!

Published on 20/08/2023
H

Henri

july 2022
Published on 07/12/2022
F

Frederic

august 2022
Published on 13/09/2022
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