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If you are looking for a life changing experience, trekking the GR20 in Corsica offers one of the toughest walking routes in Europe and guarantees to be a real challenge! The GR20 consists of two-parts - the Northern Trail and the Southern Trail. Our journey takes us through the Northern trail, which starts in Calezenza and finishes in Vizzavona. This breathtaking adventure takes us on mountain paths, where we hike amongst rugged granite spires, and follow tracks dotted with Lariccio pine trees and a cent of cistus, oregano, juniper and pine resin in the air. A stunning European trekking challenge! Typical Itinerary Summary Day-Description-Accommodation Day 1: Depart UK and arrive Ajaccio town. Drive South to Basseta where we spend the night. Gite Day 2: Trek 5–7hrs off across a high mountain plateau towards the Alcudine summit. Mountain Hut Day 3: Trek 6–8 hrs to the renowned mountain hamlet of Bavella. Gite Day 4: Trek 6-7 from Bavella to Conca Gite. Gite Day 5: Transfer from the Gite in Conca to the outskirts of Bonifaccio and walk along the famous high white chalk cliffs. Hotel Day 6: Mid morning transfer to airport for return flight to UK Participants 30 Max
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