GR20 South

The south section of the GR20 is considered the 'easier' half of the toughest trek in Europe. It remains extremely challenging, even though it is seen as an introduction to the GR20. 

The walks are still lengthy, between five and eight hours a day, and the experience needed to complete this section remains the same as the north. On this trek, you will be reunited with your main bag five out of the seven days, which means on some days you can carry less kit, making the experience a little gentler. Accommodation is still basic with limited facilities, camping or staying in simple refuges in remote yet stunning locations throughout the week. Altitude gains are lower, too, on the south section, averaging 700m per day. 

The GR20 is becoming increasingly popular, but it remains the most difficult trek in Europe. To overlook this could put inexperienced walkers in danger. There is a need to prepare properly for this trip and not to overestimate your abilities. The GR20 is for hikers in very good physical shape who already have experience of high mountain trekking over several days, and are able to self-guide their walking with all that that involves: determination, effort, map skills and orientation, being aware, and being able to handle adjustments in the weather.

This walk is very challenging. You need to be sure-footed and have appropriate scrambling experience - you need to know how to place your feet on rocky ground.