Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Parc naturel régional de Corse

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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113 m

Vizzavona

Highlight • Settlement

The village of Vizzavona marks a symbolic passage of the GR 20. It separates the northern part from the southern. Located at 906 meters above sea level, there is the …

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2.22 km

Forêt de Vizzavona

Forest

4.83 km

Palmentu Pass

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The path winds through beautiful beech trees and leads to Bocca Palmentu. This passage offers a clear view of the east of the island and a beautiful panorama of Monte d'Oru.

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5.43 km

Bergeries d'Alzeta

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Unfortunately also closed. Testimonials are welcome!

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12.8 km

Refuge of Capannelle

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Located at 1,586 meters above sea level, near a road, the refuge owes its name to an old sheepfold. At the foot of Monte Renosu, the cottage is relatively well equipped and has a bar-restaurant.

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13.1 km

Where hikers and mountain bikers greet each other

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Stage 11 starts from the Refuge d'E Capannelle along a very pleasant hiking trail. The GR20 does not demand this section with many vertical meters, but captivates by its wonderful nature.

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13.8 km

Stone houses

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These small, typical stone houses are always worth a photo. Nestled in the forest and surrounded by the scent of a sea island, you should allow some time for a break here.

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17.0 km

Two types of refreshment

Highlight • Forest

The perfect mix of shady forest and babbling rivulets make this section so enjoyable. The heat of Corsica is nowhere as bearable as here.

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18.8 km

Fantastic view

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Not far from the Refugio d'E Capannelle you get a fantastic view, which seems to reach the east coast. GR20 at it's best!

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33.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.3 km

739 m

581 m

234 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.8 km

3.31 km

380 m

276 m

158 m

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Wednesday 22 April

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Vizzavona

Palmentu Pass

Bergeries d'Alzeta

Refuge of Capannelle

Where hikers and mountain bikers greet each other

Stone houses

Two types of refreshment

Fantastic view

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