France
GR20
Corsica's legendary ridge trail threads stone villages and granite peaks above the Mediterranean.
The GR20 unfolds as Europe's most demanding long-distance trek, carving a mountainous spine through Corsica's wild interior. Stone refuges perch on windswept cols while hikers navigate knife-edge ridges and scramble over polished granite slabs, far removed from the island's coastal resorts.
Perfect for
- —Serious hikers seeking technical alpine challenges
- —Trekkers wanting multi-day mountain immersion
- —Adventure travelers comfortable with exposed terrain
Atmosphere
mountains•outdoor•nature
The rhythm of the day
morning
Pre-dawn starts from mountain refuges, headlamps cutting through thin air
afternoon
Technical scrambles over sun-heated granite, seeking shade in rare pine groves
night
Refuge camaraderie over simple meals, planning tomorrow's challenging stage
Signature experiences
- 01Scramble across granite moonscapes with the Mediterranean glinting below
- 02Share refuge dinners with international trekkers under star-filled skies
- 03Navigate chain-assisted passages along vertiginous ridge lines
- 04Wake to alpine silence broken only by wind through pine forests
- 05Cross high passes where Corsican shepherds once drove their flocks
How to experience GR20
Book refuge beds months ahead during peak season
Carry minimal gear but pack layers for rapid weather changes
Study route descriptions carefully for technical sections requiring scrambling skills