GR20 (Corsica)
Europe's toughest long trail — 180 km across the Corsican mountain spine, 15 stages, and 12,000 m of gain.
Where on earth
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- Region
- France
- Country
- Worldwide
- Biome
- Mediterranean alpine (600–2,700 m)
- Best season
- June – September
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Climbing
- Mountaineering
Key takeaways
- Biome: Mediterranean alpine (600–2,700 m)
- Best season: June – September
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
Europe's toughest long trail — 180 km across the Corsican mountain spine, 15 stages, and 12,000 m of gain.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: June – September
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Mediterranean alpine (600–2,700 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Worldwide
Biome
Mediterranean alpine (600–2,700 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
GR20 (Corsica) trip tools
Popular pursuits at GR20 (Corsica)
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Climbing
Rock and alpine lines with approach beta.
- Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.
