Corsica GR20 South

What's Included

• Accommodation
  7 nights in dormitory style 'gîtes d'etapes' or refuges

• 7 breakfasts – continental breakfasts are served and usually consist of breads, jams, coffee, tea and juices. 6 picnic lunches - they are included from day 2 to day 6 and generally consist of sandwiches, salads, fruits, vegetables – depending on what prod

• 7 nights in dormitory style 'gîtes d'etapes' or refuges

• Luggage Transfer, 1 piece maximum 15kg

• Digital information pack - smartphone app with maps and route book

• Emergency hotline

• Travel to Vizzavona and from Conca

• Drinks

• Travel insurance - mandatory

• Guide – this is a self guided walking holiday

• Storage of excess luggage and parking

• Transfers and alternative accommodation which may be required in the event of bad weather

• Special diets ie gluten free or lactose free cannot be catered for. You would need to bring your own food supplies (discount applies)

• Items of a personal nature

What's Not Included

• Tour guide – this is a self guided trip

• Travel insurance

Accommodation

7 nights in dormitory style 'gîtes d'etapes' or refuges
During the trip you will be accommodated in gîtes d'étape (mixed sex dormitories for 5-6 people with shared bathrooms). Please be aware that facilities will be basic and normally on a shared basis (except in hotels). Hot showers should be available at each accommodation, but water may be limited due to high demand.

Grading

CHALLENGING– GRADE 5
This trip requires a good to excellent level of fitness and you should be an experienced hiker, comfortable in alpine terrains through varying weather conditions. It is a requirement of participation that you are able to orient yourself in mountains with a map scaled to 1/25000th. The trip involves 5 to 9 hiking hours per day on sometimes difficult trails.
The route is the hardest long distance trail in Europe. Certain sections need to be scaled using ladders, bridges and chains. There is much rock scrambling and ascents are up to 1400 metres and very steep in parts. There are sections throughout which would not be suitable for sufferers of vertigo.
Although the southern section is less technical the route is just as challenging with the walk on day 6 being the most challenging day on the whole GR20 in terms of length and terrain.

What You Carry

As the walks are fully supported you only need to carry a daypack with your daily requirements including wet weather gear, lunch supplies, water bottle, warm top, phone etc.