The GR20 South in 8 days, at a leisurely pace

The official stages of the south, plus one: you sleep at the Col de Verde (Bocca di Verdi), at the Relais San Petru di Verde, before the short but steep climb to Prati. No day exceeds 16 km, and the ascent stays below 1,000 m.

It is a good choice for a first taste of the GR20: the south is less technical than the north, and this pace leaves time to enjoy the Cuscionu pozzines and the Bavella needles.

Day-by-day plan

Day	Leg	Distance	Ascent	Descent	Walking time	Overnight
	Vizzavona → E Capannelle	14.5 km	950 m	310 m	4h45 – 5h30	Capannelle
	E Capannelle → Col de Verde	12.9 km	340 m	650 m	3h45 – 4h30	Col de Verde
	Col de Verde → Prati A short climb: free morning at the Col de Verde.	4.8 km	570 m	30 m	2h15 – 2h30	Refuge de Prati
	Prati → Usciolu	10.9 km	620 m	670 m	4h – 4h45	Refuge d'Usciolu
	Usciolu → Plateau du Cuscionu	10.9 km	240 m	590 m	3h15 – 3h45	Matalza and Bergeries de Basseta
	Plateau du Cuscionu → Asinau	9.9 km	600 m	450 m	3h30 – 4h15	Refuge d'Asinau
	Asinau → I Paliri	15.3 km	420 m	930 m	4h45 – 5h30	Refuge d'I Paliri
	I Paliri → Conca	13.2 km	270 m	1,040 m	4h – 4h45	Conca
Total		92 km	4,010 m	4,670 m

Distances and ascent calculated on the waymarked main route; “≈” marks a day on a variant (estimated values). Walking times according to the DIN 33466 standard, without breaks.

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Tips for this itinerary

The Relais San Petru di Verde is booked directly (dormitory, chalets, bivouac).
The Prati – Usciolu stage is short of water in July and August: set off with 2 liters.