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GR20 North is tough! So long as people are aware, have experience & don't carry too much, they should be OK & enjoy it....
The northern part of the GR20, considered the more difficult of the two, is also renowned for its exceptional beauty. The trail stretches from Calenzana to Vizzavona, covering around 100km through the mountains of Haute-Corse. It takes 9 stages to complete, with an average of 6 to 8 hours' walking per stage.
The trail passes through such magnificent places as the Bonifatu forest, the high ridges of the Monte Cinto massif, and the Nino and Capitello lakes. The most popular section runs from Vizzavona to Bonifatu.
As specialists in the GR20, we offer a variety of itineraries, in groups with a guide or on your own for a more self-guided experience. You can choose between traditional versions with a rucksack and overnight stays in mountain huts, or lighter formulas with a light rucksack and overnight stays in gites or hotels for those looking for a little more comfort. For a personalised experience, we can organise private departures or adapt an existing programme.
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From Vizzavona to Bonifatu in 6 days of self guided walking at an athletic level . Several accesses to the luggage during the trek, nights in gites, sheepfolds, refuges and tents.
From Vizzavona to Calenzana in 9 days of self guided walking at a sporty level . Transfer of luggage optional, nights in gîte, sheepfold, refuge or tent.
The pearls of the GR20 North: Punta Muratello, the Restonica lakes, the Golo valley, Lake Nino, Muvrella, Monte Cintu. This is a self-guided tour with 6 days' walking at an athletic level. Overnight accommodation in Hôtel ** or chambres d'hôtes.
The GR20 North is characterised by steep gradients and technical sections. It is often considered more difficult than the southern part of the GR20. Although some stages are shorter, they are still very demanding, with steep, rocky sections and steep descents.
The best time to do the northern part of the GR20 is generally from June to September, when the weather conditions are most favourable and the temperatures pleasant for hiking. July can be a good alternative to avoid the early season crowds. The busiest periods are late June and early September. It is important to note that, depending on the year, snow can remain until early summer on many of the high altitude sections.
Accommodation is mainly in PNRC refuges, with the option of sleeping in dormitories or tents. At Asco, Vergio and Vizzavona, the GR20 crosses the road, offering the possibility of sleeping in private gîtes or hotels. However, this may mean that the stages are divided up differently.