Corsica, a small island of 184 km from North to South, benefits from a preserved natural environment: steep mountains, maquis in flower, wild coves and nature reserves, ideal for hiking.
No doubt, the island of beauty is aptly named, and it is an ideal destination in France for hiking, accompanied or in freedom, with family or friends.
Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (Google Map)
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The toughest trek in Europe” “One of the top trails in the world” “More rock climbing than hiking” “Unimaginably rugged mountains” The reputation of the GR20 is well established, emblematic and exceptional, it has even gone beyond our borders. It is an altitude trail that crosses Corsica from south-east to north-west over 180 kilometers. It follows the watershed as faithfully as possible, sometimes cutting its way through slender peaks or over sharp ridges. It also takes the paths used by men since the dawn of time.
With so many legendary stories surrounding it, what can we say about the GR20 that hasn’t been said already? We’re here to tell you that the legends are legit. The GR20 is all of those things and more. If you’re a passionate hiker, consider this trek to be your piece de resistance
Reception at the port or airport of Ajaccio then transfer to your hotel to drop off your luggage
Dinner and accommodation in hotel ** or *** in Ajaccio or region
Breakfast and Departure to Cauro, Bastelica and the ski resort of Ese to meet your guide. Hike to the Foce d’Astra hut. Picnic lunch and return to Ajaccio by the Tolla and Ocana dam.
Dinner and accommodation in hotel ** or *** in Ajaccio or region
Breakfast and transfer to Ajaccio and guided tour of the city. Lunch at restaurant
Then drive to the forest of Coti Chiavari. Hiking in the state-owned forest, then back to Ajaccio in the late afternoon.
Dinner and accommodation in a ** or *** hotel in Ajaccio or region.
Breakfast and departure in direction of Cargese, « The Greek », its two beautiful churches, Latin and Greek, facing each other, followed by the fantastic mineral landscapes of the Calanche de Piana, then Porto , classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for lunch. Continuation towards the gorges of the Spelunca, Evisa, Vico and back to Ajaccio.
Dinner and accommodation in Ajaccio or region in hotel ** or ***.
Breakfast and departure to the forest of Vizzavona. Hiking escapade on the GR20.
Continuation to Corte for lunch
Late afternoon detour to Corte, the historic capital of the island (small train to reach the citadel) before taking the road to Ajaccio.
Dinner and hotel accommodation ** or *** in Ajaccio or region
Breakfast and departure to La Parata to join the guide and hike to Capo di Feno and its famous beach for
its wild beauty. Then return to the city for lunch in the heart of the city of Ajaccio. Free afternoon that you can spend resting, shopping … or at the beach.
Dinner and hotel accommodation ** or *** in Ajaccio or region.
In the morning departure towards Propriano on the banks of the Valinco gulf and Sartene « The most Corsican of the Corsican cities » according to Mérimée then continuation towards Bonifacio, its high city and its famous white limestone cliffs. mini cruise to discover caves and cliffs
Lunch then visit of the city by touritic train
At the end of the afternoon, return to Ajaccio. Dinner and accommodation in Ajaccio or region in hotel ** or ***.
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Breakfast, then according to the return schedule, transfer to the port or the airport of Ajaccio. |
