How hard is the GR20?
The GR20 is considered very tough. This hike should not be taken lightly, and it is a significant physical challenge, especially considering you will be carrying a heavy backpack. The hike is steep and strenuous. It is recommended that you embark on the hike in late June or early September.
How many days GR20?
5 to 7 days
The GR20 is one of those trails where the amount of time needed can vary considerably from hiker to hiker. As a general reference, given average conditions speedy hikers with light packs can usually do it in 5 to 7 days (not including side trips), whereas slower trekkers might take 15 or 16.
How much does it cost to hike the Kungsleden?
Mountain huts along the Kungsleden cost 520 SEK (60 USD) a night, or 420 SEK (48 USD) with STF membership. Huts not on the trail (e.g. Tarfala) cost 460 SEK (53 USD) a night, or 360 SEK (41 USD) with STF membership.
How do I get to Kungsleden trail?
If traveling from outside of Sweden, taking the night train from Stockholm to Murjek will likely be the best option. Bus number 94 runs daily between the night train at Murjek and Kvikkjokk during the season. Bus number 43 connects the train at Murjek to Jokkmokk. Bus number 47 connects Jokkmokk and Kvikkjokk.
How technical is GR20?
The GR20 is a very technical hike, but it is still a hike. There are no points where you’ll need to use ropes or climbing implements, but there are a few things that make it technical. First and foremost, many stages require quite a bit of scrambling. Think of scrambling as slightly less vertical rock climbing.
Can you do half the GR20?
This GR route is considered one of the toughest of all GR routes. The full trek takes 15 days. However, if you want to do a shorter version of the trek, you can do so. The GR20 can be divided into the northern and the southern half.
Can you wild camp on the GR20?
Wild camping is forbidden on the GR20 (with the exception of one designated spot between Refuges d’Usciolu and Refuge d’Asinau). However, you can pitch your tent outside all of the refuges along the route, and most of the bergeries and gites allow camping as well.
Can you do part of the GR20?
You can walk the GR20 trail in either direction, from north to south, or from south to north. Which is the best option? Well, it depends on your physical condition and what you expect from the whole experience. The trail can be divided into two parts: the northern part starts in Calenzana and stops in Vizzavona.
Is GR20 technical?
What is the GR20 hike?
The GR20 is classified as a long-distance trek, spanning nearly the entire north-south distance of the Corsican island, a total of 112 miles (180 kilometers). It has a serious mountain-to-valley elevation variation of about 32,000 feet (10,000 meters) over a 16-day hiking period.
How long is the GR20 trail?
112 miles
The GR20 is notoriously challenging. The 180-kilometer-long (112 miles) trail connects the villages of Calenzana and Calvi, thus stretching from the northwestern to the southeastern part of the island of Corsica.
Where does the GR20 start?
Calenzana village
The starting and endpoints of the GR20 are Calenzana village in the north of the island and Conca in the South. Vizzavona is the midway point and easily accessible if you want to walk one half of the trail. Once you get to a port or airport in Corsica, it is quite easy to get to the trailhead, both north, and south.