The best walks of the GR20 North, from Vizzavona to Bonifatu, with the comfort of a hotel each evening. Set off for 6 days of walking at a sporty level, with the freedom of a self guided version.

The programme begins in Vizzavona with a forest hike along the GR20 south to Bocca Palmente, exploring the Agnone valley and the Cascade des Anglais as far as the Crête de Murello. Then, from the Grotelle sheepfolds in the Restonica gorges, you'll begin an ascent towards the Melo and Capitello lakes. The next morning, an early transfer will take you through the Scala di Santa Regina and the Niolu valley. Your hike will start at the Poppaghja forest house, passing through the Colga sheepfolds to Lac de Nino, then continue to Capu a Tozzu and the San Tomaghju ridge, before reaching Castel di Vergio. Then there's a morning ascent to the north face of Monte Cintu, the island's highest peak, offering spectacular views. You will then descend to Bonifatu before a final transfer to Calvi. 

Highlights

  • The most beautiful stretches of the GR20 North
  • Access to the follow-on bag
  • Hotel accommodation
  • Point to point - 6 days walking 
  • Starts in Vizzavona, ends in Calvi
Duration
7 days / 6 nights
Comfort
Hotel ** / Ch. d'Hôtes
Type of holidays
Hiking-Walking
Accesses
Ajaccio
Bastia
Calvi / Ile Rousse
Level
4 - Tough
Carrying
Without bags

Itinerary

Day 1

Start of your trip in Vizzavona

Meet directly at your hotel at Vizzavona station. If you arrive in the morning, we suggest a warm-up hike through the Vizzavona forest on the GR20 south towards Bocca Palmente.

Distance
13 km
Duration
6h00
Ascent / descent
+690 m / -690 m
Night
Night in Vizzavona
Day 2

The GR20 and the Punta Muratello 2141 m

Starting from Vizzavona and following the GR20, you'll climb into the Monte d'Oro mountain range. In the heart of this valley, nestled in the beech and laricio pine forest of Vizzavona, you'll discover the famous Cascade des Anglais. The route takes you past the Bergeries de Portetto, then over the Tortetto footbridge to the Crête de Murello. From the summit, you can enjoy a 360° view of the main massifs of central Corsica. At the end of the day, take the train back to Corte.

Distance
15 km
Duration
7h00
Ascent / descent
+1200 m / -1200 m
Night
Night in Corte
Day 3

The lakes of Melo and Capitello

You will be transferred to the Grotelle sheepfolds via the impressive Restonica gorges. From the sheepfolds, the climb begins towards the Melo and Capitello lakes, then continues to the GR20 at the Capitello gap. You then follow the ridge to Bocca a Soglia before descending to the lakes and valley. Finally, a transfer will take you back to Corte. 

Distance
11 km
Duration
6h00
Ascent / descent
+840 m / -840 m
Night
Night in Corte
Day 4

Lake Nino

An early morning transfer will take you to the Scala di Santa Regina, then on to the Niolu valley. The hike starts from the Poppaghja forest house, in the heart of the Valdu-Niellu forest. Heading up the valley, you'll reach the Bocca a Stazzona via the Colga sheepfolds. The path then takes you to Lake Nino. This lake, the second-largest in Corsica, nestles at an altitude of 1,748 m and offers an idyllic landscape of green grass, pozzines and surrounding peaks. 

Distance
13,5 km
Duration
6h00
Ascent / descent
+900 m / -550 m
Night
Night at the Col de Vergio
Day 5

The Golo Valley

Leaving the hotel, the forest clears as you approach the Radule sheepfolds, giving way to Laricci pines. A mineral world awaits you. The GR20 goes deeper into this valley whose rocks bear witness to a past of glaciations, to reach the highest refuge on the GR, Ciottulu di i Mori at 1990 m. Return to Vergio along the same path before the transfer to your accommodation in Haut Asco.

Distance
15 km
Duration
7h00
Ascent / descent
+650 m / -850 m
Night
Night in Haut Asco
Day 6

The Monte Cintu

You'll need to make an early start to tackle the north face of Monte Cintu, the highest point on the island at 2706m, following the GR20. It's a highly technical climb through scree, slabs and boulders. At the end of the effort, the comfort of an emblematic summit offering beautiful views of the island's massifs.

Distance
11 km
Duration
9h00
Ascent / descent
+1300 m / -1300 m
Night
Night in Haut Asco
Day 7

From Haut Asco to Bonifatu

From Ascu-Stagnu, it's a steep climb to Bocca Di Stagnu (2010 m), located on the edge of Muvrella (2150 m). The panoramic view over the bay of Calvi is one of the highlights of this hike. Just before reaching the Carrozzu refuge, the Spasimata footbridge offers its share of thrills. From Bonifatu, a short transfer (30 mins) will take you to Calvi.

Distance
11 km
Duration
6h00
Ascent / descent
+690 m / -1600 m

Programs have been drawn up according to the latest information available at the time of writing: imponderables are always possible and situations beyond our control may alter the course of the program.

Dates and prices

Departure on request every day from early-June to mid-September. 2 persons minimum.

Please select your departure date from the calendar below to find out the rate and begin your booking.

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Price includes

Accommodation on half-board, picnic lunches, local internal transfers, luggage transfers, travel dossier with IGN maps, topo guide and access to our guidance application.

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Price does not include

Reservation fee of 5€ / person, travel insurance, drinks, site visits and transfers not mentionned in the program above.

Supplements/Discounts

Insurance

We offer comprehensive multi-risk insurance specifically adapted to our adventure trips (contract no. 7482 Assurinco). The rates are as follows: 4.00% of the price of the trip for French residents, 6% of the price of the trip for residents from the European Union (EU) outside France. For non-EU residents, the rate is €90 per person.

Group discount

Groups of 3 people or more can benefit from a discount. Please contact us for details.

Technical informations

Starts

At your accommodation in Vizzavona starting 2pm. 

Ends

Around 6.00 pm in Calvi, after your last transfer from Bonifatu.

Access

Vizzavona train station is accessible from Ajaccio, Bastia and Calvi.

Accommodation

Hotel in twin or double room, with private bathroom. Single room supplement to be requested when booking.

Meals

  • Continental breakfast (tea, coffee, milk, bread, butter, jam).
  • Evening meal including starter, main course and dessert.
  • Picnic lunch (please bring a tupperware).

Number of participants

Reservations for minimum of 2 participants. 

Level

Sporty, mountain trekking experience essential. Many steep climbs with off-trail sections, on ridges, slabs and rocks. Snow-covered passes at the start of the season.

Guiding

Self-Guided Walking. We provide you with a Travel Dossier complete with A4 copies of the IGN maps and a walking guide created by our team. During your hike our 24-hour assistance service will also be able to answer all your questions and, if necessary, assist you with the smooth running of your stay.

Luggage transfers

During this walk you will carry only a small day sack with a water bottle, camera, picnic, trailfood, sun and wet weather gear. Luggage is transported by vehicle, point to point

Extensions

Take advantage of a stay extension during your tour with Corsica Aventure.

If you'd like to discover Corsica before or after your holiday, our team can offer you ideas for accommodation and activities. If you prefer to arrive a few days earlier or extend your stay for a few days, we can book your extra nights on the island, depending on your arrival city.

Here are a few hotels we recommend for those of you who would rather organise their extra days themselves:  

Ajaccio

  • Hôtel Le Dauphin 2* Tél : 04 95 21 12 94.
  • Hôtel Kalliste 3* / Tél : 04 95 51 34 45.
  • Hôtel Albion 3* / Tél : 04 95 21 66 70.
  • Hôtel San Carlu 3* / Tél : 04 95 21 13 84.

Propriano

  • Hôtel Bellevue / Tél : 04 95 76 01 86.
  • Gîte-hôtel U Fracintu / Tél : 04 95 76 15 05.

Porto

  • Hôtel Kallisté / Tél : 04 95 26 10 30.
  • Hôtel Le Belvédère / Tél : 04 95 26 12 01.
  • Hôtel Le Méditerranée / Tél : 04 95 26 10 27.

Piana

  • Hôtel Les Calanques / Tél : 04 95 27 82 08.
  • Hôtel Les Roches Rouges / Tél : 04 95 27 81 81.

Calvi 

  • Hôtel Belvédère 3* / Tél : 04 95 65 01 25.
  • Hôtel Les Arbousiers 2* / Tél : 04 95 65 04 47.
  • Hôtel Christophe Colomb 3* / Tél : 04 95 65 06 04.
  • Hôtel Balanea 3* / Tél : 04 95 65 94 94.

Bastia

  • Best Western Montecristo Bastia / Tél : 04 95 55 05 10.

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