Absolutely! We have staggered the dates of our two GR20 trips to allow you to do them back-to-back. You'll be trekking south on both trips, so if you want to trek the full length of the GR20 heading in the same direction, you'll need to do the North Section trip first, followed by the South Section trip.

If you do the south section first, you'll be transferred back to Ajaccio on Day 7 of that trip, spend the night in a hotel there at your own expense, and then meet back up with your host in Ajaccio for Day 1 of the north section trip and the transfer to Asco.

If you do the north section first, on Day 7 you have the choice of taking the transfer to Ajaccio for a night in a hotel there at your own expense, and then meet back up with your host for Day 1 of the south section trip and the transfer to Vizzavona. Alternatively, you can remain on the trail by spending the night of Day 7 at the refuge in Vizzavona at your expense, having some downtime there the following morning before meeting up with the next group when they arrive at Vizzavona on Sunday afternoon, which is Day 1 of the south section trip.

This trek is no easy feat – it is considered one of the toughest long distance hikes in Europe, so you’ll need to be prepared for a challenging week (or two weeks if you are doing the South and North trips back-to-back. The GR20 trail involves a lot of scrambling, steep ascents and descents, a large amount of overall distance, hot conditions and potentially challenging weather on an exposed and remote trail. You'll need to be in good physical shape and able to hike between 6-8 hours per day (10-16km) with 1000m ascents/descents. You'll get the most out of the trip - and stand the best chance of completing it - if you have trained ahead of the trip, with plenty of hours of hiking with a loaded backpack over decent elevation gain and loss in the weeks leading up to your trek. If you're choosing whether to do the South section or the North section, the northern part of the GR20 has a reputation for being the toughest, while the southern section is gentler. We have staggered our dates so that you can do the sections in either order, but a lot of trekkers prefer to do the South first to acclimatise to the trail before tackling the North section.

Yes. You'll be carrying your pack through the trek, with all your gear including sleeping bag and mat, your water and lunch box. It's essential that you have a comfortable, proper hiking backpack which you have ideally broken in and gained some hours under your belt using the pack on warm-up hikes before the trip.

All the refuges on the GR20 have clean, potable water, and there are also natural fresh water springs dotted along the route. Your guide will know where these are situated to help you plan your refills accordingly. Never drink directly from the rivers - you'll only fill up from these sources if you have brought adequate water filtering - read our guide to the best water filters for adventurers. Be sure to bring 2-3 litres of carrying capacity in reusable bottles or bladders. The heat on the GR20 in July and August can be extreme, so staying rehydrated is absolutely crucial on this trek. Your guide is there to ensure everyone's safety and to plan ahead, but coming well prepared yourself will help you enjoy the trek with plenty of water to call on throughout.

The GR20 hiking season is fairly short, with the snow melting from mid-May and the refuge staff arriving in late May to cater to hikers through to the end of September. There are a lot of micro-climates in Corsica, and the island is not immune to unpredictable mountainous weather, so you need to prepare for wide ranging weather conditions. It is not unusual to meet a range of different temperatures and conditions in the same day - cold, fog, thunderstorms, heat and sunshine. Whatever the season, bring appropriate equipment and clothing. Nights at the refuges can be cold.

Absolutely. Anything you don't need can be left with your host at their base in Ajaccio and collected when the trip is finished.

Tips are not included in the trip cost. These are entirely at your discretion. Your guide will help with advice on how much to tip. Of course, you are free to tip more or less, and the amount should be reflective of your perception of service and quality - a tip is not compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.

Sure can! Over 50% of our travellers travel solo, it’s a great way to meet like-minded people.

We recommend checking out the country specific information here and also talking to a travel nurse.

Our recommended travel insurance provider is Campbell Irvine.

Travel insurance is compulsory on all of our adventures. Your insurance should include adequate protection for overseas medical treatment, evacuation/repatriation, your baggage and equipment and the specific activities involved on your adventure.

Your insurance policy should also include specific Covid-19 cover, including cancellation and curtailment cover if you, your travel companion or a close relative are diagnosed with Covid-19.

We fully endorse Campbell Irvine as their insurance offers all of the above, so get in touch with them or call on 020 7938 1734 to get your insurance sorted. We suggest that you book travel insurance as soon as you book your adventure, just to cover you for any last minute life changes. We know you’re an active lot and injuries do happen!

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All of our group adventures are specially designed for adults to enjoy (18+) as we want these adventures to bring together outdoorsy people who are truly like-minded. Children can be accommodated on some private departures.

You're in good company. Our adventures are typically made up of a mix of solo travellers and small groups of two or three friends who simply love adventure, pushing themselves and meeting awesome like-minded people. See here for more info about our lovely bunch of Much Better Adventurers.

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Your trip is led by carefully curated local hosts and expert guides. See here for more info about the guides we work with.