Day 1: Arrival in Corsica
We meet us during the day in Calenzana, the starting point of the GR20. This is where we have our accommodation for the first night before setting off on the first stage the next morning. Over dinner together, we get into the mood for a great week of trekking and discuss the first stages and what awaits us over the coming days on the trail.

⌂ Hotel Calenzana

Day 2: Start on the GR20
The next morning, we set out for the starting point of the GR20 in Calenzana. The first stage leads us gradually into the rugged mountain world of Corsica. At the stage destination, the Refuge de l´Ortu di u Piobbu, we spend our first night in our own tent or in one of the rental tents. A beautiful spot that immediately makes you want more.
Walking time: 7 h | ↑ 1,550 m ascent | ↓ 250 m descent
⌂ Refuge de l´Ortu di u Piobbu

Day 3: Over the two-thousanders
On the second day of trekking, we cross the 2,000-metre mark for the first time and head ever deeper into the mountains of Corsica. This stage is already one of the most demanding on the entire GR20, and it gives us a very good sense of what still lies ahead in the coming days. Via the Bocca di l´Innominata, we finally descend to Refuge Carozzu, our accommodation for the next night. In the forest there are once again campsites as well as sleeping places in the hut.
Walking time: 7 h | ↑ 750 m ascent | ↓ 1,000 m descent
⌂ Refuge Carozzu

Day 4: To Haut Asco
The next stage begins straight away with a longer ascent. After reaching the pass, a technically demanding descent follows down to Haut Asco. After an intense day on the trail, we reach our stage destination. This small ski resort has good infrastructure with a hotel, restaurant, and for the first time again mobile reception at our overnight stop.
Walking time: 5 h | ↑ 850 m ascent | ↓ 700 m descent

⌂ Haut Asco

Day 5: The king stage at Monte Cinto
Today we will reach the highest points of the GR20 and tackle the route’s key stage. The route leads us into the high-alpine world around Monte Cinto. For very fit and fast groups, there is also the option of taking in Monte Cinto itself, the highest summit in Corsica. After that, we head downhill, passing Refuge Tighiettu, to the Bergerie de Ballone, today’s stage destination.
Walking time: 8 h | ↑ 1,250 m ascent | ↓ 1,200 m descent

⌂ Bergerie de Ballone

Day 6: Towards Castel de Vergio
The day starts more gently on good paths. We pass beautiful natural bathing pools that invite us to linger. Then comes an ascent to Bocca di Fogialle; the rest of the stage is downhill or gently ascending to today’s destination, Hotel Castel de Vergio. After several nights on a sleeping mat and in a sleeping bag, we treat ourselves once again to the luxury of a bed and warm showers.
Walking time: 6.5 h | ↑ 850 m ascent | ↓ 850 m descent

⌂ Hotel Castel de Vergio

Day 7: Pastures and long paths
Today features the longest stage in terms of distance. Good trails lead us across pastureland where wild horses roam, and past wind-tousled trees. It is a beautiful area where, unlike the first days, we do not have to cover quite so many metres of ascent and descent. Our stage destination is Refuge de Manganu.
Walking time: 6 h | ↑ 650 m ascent | ↓ 450 m descent
⌂ Refuge de Manganu

Day 8: Ridge route to Petra Piana
The first section climbs steadily uphill. Continuing along the mountain ridge, with constant ups and downs and plenty of scrambling terrain, we reach our accommodation, the small and cosy Refuge de Petra Piana. With views of Lac de Melo and Lac de Capitello, this stage is one of the most beautiful on the entire GR20.
Walking time: 6.5 h | ↑ 850 m ascent | ↓ 600 m descent
⌂ Refuge de Petra Piana

Day 9: Variant to l´Onda
On this stage we have two options. In good weather, the route via Pinzi Corbini is practically the only sensible choice: a beautiful path along the ridge with magnificent panorama. This variant of the GR20 is shorter and involves fewer metres of ascent and descent, but a few short sections are technically a little more demanding. The route through the Manganello Valley is a good option in bad weather; it is longer, but technically easier.
Walking time: 4.5 h | ↑ 400 m ascent | ↓ 850 m descent
⌂ Refuge de l´Onda

Day 10: Final stage to Vizzavona
Our last day on the GR20 has arrived. Once again, we have a fair number of metres of ascent and descent and kilometres to cover before reaching the village of Vizzavona. A taxi will pick us up here and bring us back to Calenzana, where over dinner together we will raise a glass to a successful trek and a few wonderful days.
Walking time: 6 h | ↑ 700 m ascent | ↓ 1,200 m descent

⌂ Hotel Calenzana

Day 11: Individual journey home
After breakfast, it is time to say goodbye to Corsica and the GR20. Anyone who wishes can extend the trip or begin the journey home.

Info: There is hardly any mobile reception on the GR20. Most of the time, you only get a brief signal on the highest points of the stages. At the accommodations, with a few exceptions such as Haut Asco, Castel de Vergio, and Petra Piana, you are often without mobile network coverage and have plenty of time to talk and connect with the other hikers. At all huts, and sometimes also at the bergeries along the stages, you can buy provisions such as local sausages and delicious Corsican cheese. There is also a simple evening meal and breakfast, or good cooking facilities for self-caterers. Tip: The full GR20 continues over further day stages all the way to Conca. If you would like to complete the entire GR20, feel free to send an enquiry and we will put together an individual offer.