To complete this trail within these deadlines, you will leave with a lighter bag and a smaller list of equipment. You will have to rely on shelters to refuel. Here is an example of cutting to make the GR20 in 5 days.
A result of a step per day, you put 16 days to make the GR20. This hiking trail between Conca and Calenzana you will discover the Corsican mountains from different angles: rocky terrain (dry and very technical in the north) but also parts greener and rolling (in the south).
Depending on the season, you may have to face the harshness of a day of walking in the sun, storms and fog or the freshness of a shower water source. But this is only a small price to pay for you marvel at the sunsets, stunning views of the sea, the passages of ridges and collars etc.. Small price to pay just to spend an unforgettable holiday.
It is advisable to make the GR20 before June because the shelters are not kept and trails may still be snow in places. It is not recommended to do so even after the end of August because some sources may be tarries.
Alt 1289m. This is the fourteenth accommodation that you will come to on the GR20 when setting out from Calenzana. It is a private gite, that has road access.
The GR20 is certainly one of the hardest long distance walks out there. Several factors contribute to this, the rough rocky terrain, the unpredictable weather and micro climates.
The Spasimata swing bridge is a beauty spot. This big bouncy bridge takes you across the Spasimata river. The slabs of granite lead into a stunning enclosed ravine as the GR20 makes its way towards the Muvrella mountain.
The Lac de Nino lake is situated between Castel di Vergio hotel and Manganu refuge. It is the source of the Tavignano river, situated between Castel di Vergio hotel and Manganu refuge, it has a surface area of 6.5 ha.
The GR20 is protected by the Parc Naturel Régional de Corse. With such a large volume of people every year, there are certain rules in place to protect the area.
