The kilometer-long miles trail connects the villages of Calenzana and Calvi, thus stretching from the northwestern to the southeastern part of the island of Corsica. Rest assured, every sore muscle and painful misstep on its slippery slopes pays off in the end.
The moment you reach the sign marking the end of the GR20 will stay with you forever. Having grown up on Reunion Island, I realised how much I missed the island life after years spent living away. The hustle and bustle of big city life had its time, but the untouched nature and ocean air were calling me back and I wanted my kids to have the same childhood as I did, and Corsica gave us just that. Combining my love for enjoying life in nature with my marketing and business savvy, I founded my own company, Europe Active.
The GR20 extends the length of Corsica, starting in the north at the edge of the mountains in Calenzana and ending in the south at Conca.
When navigating one of these trails or looking for treks across the continent, an easy way to recognize a GR route is the discreet but characteristic trail marker — a white stripe above a red stripe. In France, the markers might look like two dashes, one red and one white, painted on a building.
The standard time to hike the full GR20 trail is about two weeks. In reality, same as with other thru-hikes like Superior Hiking Trail , how long the long-distance walk takes heavily depends on your fitness level and objectives. Seasoned hikers can manage to complete the trail in just under seven days.
