Hiking 180km on the GR20 - The Toughest Trail in Europe? (4K)

The GR20 is a 180km/110mi hiking trail considered by many as the toughest trail in Europe. And what I find even more surprising is that it is located on the French island of Corsica in the Mediterranean Sea.
While being famous for its rocky and rugged characteristic, the GR20 also offers a wide variety of spectacular alpine views and an unforgettable hiking experience.
Every year thousands of hikers attempt to hike the GR20, with the majority hiking from June through September. However I had some free time in October and had the chance to experience the beauty of the autumn colours through the rugged terrain along the GR20 hiking trail.
Sit back, relax and enjoy this journey into nature!
Story, filming and editing: Lyubo Yanev
Instagram: / bubo_yanev
00:00 What is the GR20?
01:56 Getting to Calenzana
02:46 Day 1 From Calenzana to Carrozzu
06:27 Day 2 Hiking to GR20's highest point
11:09 Day 3 Tighjettu - Refuge de Manganu
15:29 Day 4 Manganu - Refuge de l'Onda (high-level alternative)
19:54 Day 5 Hiking to Vizzavona and resupply
22:47 Day 6 Vizzavona - Bocca di Verdi
25:49 Day 7 Bocca di Verdi to Bassetta on the windy ridge
29:53 Day 8 Hiking to Bavella
32:42 Day 9 Final day and reaching Conca
35:47 Credits
--- GEAR ---
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Zoom lens: amzn.to/3Ipp4vf
Full GR20 Gear list: lighterpack.com/r/a6ymqg
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  • @MartinHervy
    @MartinHervy Жыл бұрын

    "I didn't have a positive experience with the store owner" - Welcome to France Lyubo! 😂

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    Hehe, yeah I guess the man at the store was just way too tired of seeing hikers all season...

  • @RichardCliff4

    @RichardCliff4

    9 ай бұрын

    We had the same experience. He was swearing and getting cross his wife tried to calm him down. Faulty towers ?

  • @eliocaturra8595
    @eliocaturra8595 Жыл бұрын

    This is absolutely stunning mate. Top Level! You should definitely keep producing content like this! Thank you

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I am you enjoyed watching it, There is at least one more hiking video that I would like to release in the next few months, stay tuned :)

  • @UltralightNerd
    @UltralightNerd Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful video all around; incredibly helpful for planning, beautiful compositions, great music, solid narration, and very well edited. Excellent job on this, and thank you so much. I'm hoping to do it this year and this helps a lot with the planning phase. Thank you.

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for appreciating the work that goes into making these films! I am glad you found it both enjoyable to watch and helpful with your planning! I hope you will have a great experience on the GR20 (if you didn't already visit Corsica) :)

  • @petemenhennet9792
    @petemenhennet979210 ай бұрын

    An excellent record of your trip - well done. I walked the GR20 twice in the 1980s but that was before the internet. It would have been interesting to see your video before going, but in those days you only had the guide book! Your account brought back a lot of memories. Great job.

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    9 ай бұрын

    Wow, it must have been a totally different experience back then. I am glad you stumbled upon my video and that it brought good memories to you from the trail. With the technology and the advancement of the backpacking gear it is so much easier for us nowadays.. I hope you are still enjoying spending time in nature and the outdoors, Cheers!

  • @jjones3447

    @jjones3447

    24 күн бұрын

    Would you, as an experienced hiker from before the internet, be willing to share some hiking routes online that are worth trying again ?

  • @werner_s
    @werner_s Жыл бұрын

    I did it about 50 years ago and still remember many of these places. It looks still the same. Thank you for this great film.

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, and wow! I can imagine it was even more remote back then, it must have been a great adventure!

  • @nikolayaleksandra-uncut
    @nikolayaleksandra-uncut Жыл бұрын

    The tree growing sideways 🤯 would make a nice thumbnail! Hiking masterpiece again, great job!

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Yeah, actually that tree was one of my other ideas for the thumbnail. I might change to it :) Cheers!

  • @brandonjohnston2762
    @brandonjohnston2762 Жыл бұрын

    Hoorah a new hiking video!

  • @adrianbell4597
    @adrianbell4597 Жыл бұрын

    I've just watched this again after some months. I can't believe I didn't like or comment the first time. An absolute delight to watch. Visually enthralling and informative, with a humble delivery. Keep it coming and stay safe.

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for the kind words! I am glad you found it enjoyable to watch! Happy hiking!

  • @steiner554
    @steiner55419 күн бұрын

    GORGEOUS scenery/landscape.

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Күн бұрын

    Toataly agree, the island of Corsica was filled with great views!

  • @evidemadrid2166
    @evidemadrid2166 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely loved watching this,thank you! Incredible hike you did and an amazing video you created!

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed watching it!

  • @MartinHervy
    @MartinHervy Жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to watch this one. Really enjoyed the last few trips with you!

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Happy watching!

  • @Dianawashere
    @Dianawashere Жыл бұрын

    Such great and inspiring content, keep it up! Beautiful journey👍🏼💛

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, It was a beautiful hike indeed!

  • @NicoColluOfficial
    @NicoColluOfficial Жыл бұрын

    Another ultra-performance in your hiking career so far, both in the hike itself and in the video created! I look forward to many more around the world!

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    Hehe, thank you for the support Nico! Hopefully more to come, cheers!

  • @attilapeterfineart3857
    @attilapeterfineart3857 Жыл бұрын

    Thank You!!! I loved it! Impressive!!

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure, thank you for watching!

  • @joannakappel5439
    @joannakappel5439 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful video! What an amazing trail!

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! GR20 was an amazing trail indeed!

  • @rahulkasar124
    @rahulkasar12411 ай бұрын

    Amazing

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @nemanjabudimcic1381
    @nemanjabudimcic1381 Жыл бұрын

    Bravo!!

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @cascadorys
    @cascadorys Жыл бұрын

    What a journey! Great adventure and movie!! 😁😍

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching!

  • @josip.knez21
    @josip.knez21 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Really loved it! You have put so much effort into this, it is an invaluable information resource for the future GR 20 hikers. 😉

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Josip, it does indeed take a ton of work, thank you for commenting and appreciating it :) Cheers!

  • @FromAtoVi
    @FromAtoVi Жыл бұрын

    Love this video! The dialog makes it very calming to watch and WOW what a scenery :D

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I was pleasantly surprised with how beautiful Corsica was as well :)

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens Жыл бұрын

    Wow, gorgeous place. Love the music and editing in this one. Fantastically done!

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I was also pleasantly surprised by how beautiful this place was.

  • @Jesuisdehors-dw7ny
    @Jesuisdehors-dw7nyАй бұрын

    GR20 in october is the best. Great vid!

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Күн бұрын

    Thank you!! I haven't done it any other times, but I had a great time out there in October :) Happy hiking!

  • @lukassakys8100
    @lukassakys8100 Жыл бұрын

    Was really nice to watch. Thank you for such an amazing and informative video.

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching! I am glad you enjoyed it!

  • @KristinaAdventures
    @KristinaAdventures Жыл бұрын

    woww what an intense hike!! this was so awesome to watch, the variety in scenery is absolutely stunning!! also, shot selection and editing is on point 😇👌

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I was also surprised by how beautiful Corsica was!

  • @helenjamieson6260
    @helenjamieson6260 Жыл бұрын

    Really cool video, thank you!

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching!

  • @JackDanielVO
    @JackDanielVO Жыл бұрын

    Excellent.

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @massimomatteotti8924
    @massimomatteotti8924 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing video!!! Thank you for sharing your esperience on gr20

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure, Thank you for watching!

  • @ericduggan410
    @ericduggan410 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations Brother, and thank you for sharing your excellent adventure!

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely, thank you for watching!

  • @jackd6129
    @jackd6129 Жыл бұрын

    Stunning video. This just went on my bucket list. Thanks for the inspiration

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I am glad I could inspire :) I hope you will get the chance to cross it off your list :) It's a tough but beautiful trip!

  • @syzer3921
    @syzer3921 Жыл бұрын

    Great story telling.

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you!! I am glad you enjoyed it!

  • @beerdemus2812
    @beerdemus2812 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video once again Lyubo! Keep inspiring us to go on great hikes. :)

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Inspiring others is a big part of making these films. I just returned from a trip to Norway, so there should be a new (and shorter) film coming sometime in the future. Cheers!

  • @beerdemus2812

    @beerdemus2812

    Жыл бұрын

    @@luboyanev Cool! Looking forward to that one. Norway is also high on the bucket list.

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    @@beerdemus2812 Yes, Norway was a beautiful place, but it also brought its challenges, stay tuned!

  • @bluwtrgypsy
    @bluwtrgypsy9 ай бұрын

    Wonderful hike and beautiful scenery. thank you for sharing.

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your comment, I am glad you liked it!

  • @johnlloyd2414
    @johnlloyd2414 Жыл бұрын

    A great video and it brought back so many memories. It took me twice as long as you to do the GR20 in June 2019! You had exceptionally good weather too.

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you John, I am glad it could bring back good memories! And yes I would say I was lucky with the perfect weather for hiking in Corsica :)

  • @tinostudio
    @tinostudio Жыл бұрын

    The video is just incredible, congralutations for this extreme trip in Corsica ! I hope you will make hundred of thousands views on this video !

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching and commenting! Time will show if the algorithm slowly picks it up :)

  • @chrisfisher9276
    @chrisfisher9276 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! And I appreciate your Super thanks - it is the first time I receive one :) Happy hiking!

  • @sorinsim
    @sorinsim Жыл бұрын

    Great video, was supposed to do the trail in 2019 but never got around to it. I really enjoyed the colors you were able to capture 👍

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Yeah I was pretty lucky with the timing :) If you still desire to hike the GR20, I hope you get a chance to do it!

  • @0141D
    @0141D Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video and congratulations on the achievement mate

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!! Cheers!

  • @dianal.1279
    @dianal.1279 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice!

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @jordanchamberlain316
    @jordanchamberlain31611 ай бұрын

    Excellent video Lyubo, great footage and narration. Thank you for sharing! You’ve convinced me to book my visit!

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you! And I am glad it inspired you! It's a really beautiful and at times rough trail, Have a great time out there! :)

  • @shahzadhabib6929
    @shahzadhabib6929 Жыл бұрын

    Nice video, great job, Thanks

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Cindyscrossstitch
    @Cindyscrossstitch Жыл бұрын

    Your hiking videos are well narrated and beautiful scenery. You have a calming voice🌻

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching and for your supportive comment :)

  • @sonajero25
    @sonajero2511 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much. You found the perfect balance showing lndscapes and also explaining your ecperience

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I am glad it was an enjoyable watching experience :)

  • @Fuller2Two
    @Fuller2Two Жыл бұрын

    Hello Lyubo, many thanks for posting this brilliant film! My friend and I were actually hiking the north section of the GR20 just a few days before you, and it was a pleasure to see some of the sights again so vividly and relive the experience.

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    Hehe, thank you! I am glad I could help you to experience again some of these places through this video :)

  • @pj595
    @pj59511 ай бұрын

    What a beautifully made film..

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @richardpollard1784
    @richardpollard1784 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant little Vid 👌thanks , going to try and get it done this year 🙂

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I hope you will make it through and have a great experience on the trail!

  • @yvonnesmink
    @yvonnesmink3 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing your journey Lyubo! You inspired me!

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Күн бұрын

    Thank you! It's exactly why I do these hiking films to inspire people, happy hiking!!

  • @linachalakova4390
    @linachalakova4390 Жыл бұрын

    Прекрасен филм! Чудесни кадри! Браво!

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    Мерси, Радвам се че ви хареса!

  • @filipkalinowski8683
    @filipkalinowski8683 Жыл бұрын

    This video is amazing, enjoyed watching the full part of it. Now I am sure that I will have to go there for hiking. Greetings from Poland :D

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    Cześć! :) I hope you get a chance to do it! It is a tough one, but definitely worth it!

  • @suniltmg637
    @suniltmg637 Жыл бұрын

    Loved your videos ...

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you!! Happy hiking!

  • @pierrecarpentier
    @pierrecarpentier Жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed watching this ! 😍 Beautiful movie, really ! I made it last year during the summer. Congratulations for hiking alone out of season. Respect ! 😃

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Pierre, and respect for hiking the GR20 as well!

  • @philippetaugeron6179
    @philippetaugeron6179 Жыл бұрын

    Merci pour cette vidéo superbe qui me replonge avec plaisir sur ce formidable parcours et ravive mes souvenirs 😍

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I am glad it could bring back good memories! Cheers!

  • @ReskatorDZ
    @ReskatorDZ Жыл бұрын

    First of all, I want to tell, that you are awesome!!! Filming is really good, and you spend a lot of time and power doing these shots of yourself. That is great!!! Also, you have an amazing endurance. 9 days ... wow !!! Twice faster than me. And a week faster than usual. Plus, you are wearing such thin sneakers... Can't imagine how you manage not to hurt your feet. And your food. You are cold eater. What you were taking along? As I see it is muesli and potato? What else? And one more time thank you for the film!!!

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for the kind words! Having a lighter pack definitely helped with being able to go quicker along the route, but I also after all the rocky surface towards the ends of the days I would have pain on my knees and ankles. Taking it slower or stopping earlier I would have probably avoided all that pain.. And regarding food I would usually have a oats/musli/granola with nuts, raisins, protein powder, sugar, coconut flakes, then during the day I would have chocolate bars and nuts and dried fruit, and then for dinners I would usually have either noodles or couscous with peanuts, TVP (granulated soy), coconut flakes, spices and sometimes ketchup.. And I would usually soak the dinner for about 30minutes to an hour so it will be ready to eat :) Cheers!

  • @LyubomirL
    @LyubomirL Жыл бұрын

    Great job, bro! It was really enjoyable to watch this kind of adventure. Regards and see ya in Grado ;)

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    Хехе, мерси Любаче :) Поздрави!

  • @tomaskaspar9078
    @tomaskaspar907812 күн бұрын

    Amazing. Thank you.

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Күн бұрын

    My pleaasure, thank you for your comment!

  • @adamevans2685
    @adamevans26854 ай бұрын

    Fantastic - Thank you Lyubo - Inspirational.

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Күн бұрын

    Thank you! I am glad it was inspiring!!

  • @hikinganddrone
    @hikinganddrone Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful hike my friend❤❤❤👍👍👍

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the support!!

  • @user-et4rn2up4t
    @user-et4rn2up4t10 ай бұрын

    Bravo

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @walk2t
    @walk2t Жыл бұрын

    Really good video, it's probably the best I could find so far no the gr 20! I've already been on the trail for a few days, a thruhike is definitely still on the agenda. All the best to you!

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! I hope you managed to make it all the way, or that you at least had a great experience out there! Cheers!

  • @AH2011able
    @AH2011able22 күн бұрын

    What a awesome video, love it!!!

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Күн бұрын

    Thank you so much, I am glad it was enjoyable to watch!

  • @reynardthefox9072
    @reynardthefox9072 Жыл бұрын

    gorgoues trail, well filmed and edited...subscribed and waiting for future adventures 🦊🦊🦊🦊🦊

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the support! One video is in the works and a new adventures also coming up :) Happy hiking!

  • @user-wp4uu2qg8r
    @user-wp4uu2qg8r Жыл бұрын

    Здраво Љубо,поздрав од Србије!

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    9 ай бұрын

    Поздрави! И весело лято!! ⛰🙌

  • @francoisherrault2277
    @francoisherrault22776 ай бұрын

    Great film, thank you so much!

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Күн бұрын

    My pleasure, thank you for watching!!

  • @HackebeilHarry1
    @HackebeilHarry1 Жыл бұрын

    Great video

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @rolandpelss
    @rolandpelss Жыл бұрын

    very good film, full with info. want to go there straight away))

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    9 ай бұрын

    Hehe, thank you! I hope you get the chance to hike these mountains :)

  • @kolqcho111
    @kolqcho111 Жыл бұрын

    I am not a hiker but this video is sick! Respect Lyubo for the good trip and the good job ! Thank you🙏🔥

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the support brother! Поздрави!

  • @Adventure_Spirit
    @Adventure_Spirit2 ай бұрын

    What a beautiful experience !!! Congratulations for this success.

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Күн бұрын

    Thank you so much!! Happy hiking!

  • @lfelici1
    @lfelici1 Жыл бұрын

    awesome video...I hope to be able to do this hike one day

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you!! It's a wonderful (and sometimes challenging) hike, I hope you get a chance to do that too!

  • @MarkusFolz
    @MarkusFolz Жыл бұрын

    I'm heading there tomorrow, can't wait! Your video deserves so much more views, that's the best one I saw about the GR20 yet!

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Markus! I hope you had (or that you're still having) a great experience along the Corsican mountains!

  • @MarkusFolz

    @MarkusFolz

    Жыл бұрын

    @@luboyanev Thank you, it was amazing. But it was a bit harder than I expected, so I only had time to go from Calenzana to Vizzavona. But I'll come back and do the rest in the future :)

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MarkusFolz Yeah, and the north section is the tougher part of the trail, so congrats on completing that! And good to hear you still had a good time out there.

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MarkusFolz I just saw your story highlights from your trip, it looked like you also managed to hike during the fall colors, and mostly good weather. But I was curious, I saw we have the same Duplex tent, and you had managed to have it pitched on the platforms near the huts. How did you manage to pitch it, it looked very well taut, did you tie rocks or sticks to the guylines, or did you use these platform anchors that zpacks sells? And btw. if I could give one piece of advice, I saw your footprint extended quite a lot away from the sidewalls, and this way when water drips down the tent it would gather up. I have cut my footprint to be the size of the baththub floor of the tent (or even slightly smaller), about 225cm by 110cm, so that water won't drip on it, and still protects the tent floor. Hope that will be helpful

  • @MarkusFolz

    @MarkusFolz

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@luboyanev Awesome, thank you for the tip with the footprint. I had some issues with water building up between the footprint and the tent. Sometimes I stuffed the footprint under the tent, but most of the times I was too lazy... But I'll definetly cut it for the next trip! :) I used my normal tent stakes as kind of an anchor to pitch the tent on the wooden platforms, I'll send you a video on Instagram

  • @tehdreamer
    @tehdreamer10 ай бұрын

    Love your videos and music fits great

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your comment! I am glad it is enjoyable for you to watch!

  • @petervonl
    @petervonl5 ай бұрын

    What a wonderful movie! I've dreamt of doing the GR20 for a long time, and this will certainly not make me dream of it less. Thank you! ☺👍

  • @stephanberg7335

    @stephanberg7335

    Ай бұрын

    Don't dream about it, do it! :D

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Күн бұрын

    Thank you! And yes, I hope you get a chance to experience it, it can be tough but at the same time an unforgettable experience! Happy hiking!

  • @moritzstaudacher3883
    @moritzstaudacher38839 ай бұрын

    Awesome Video!!!

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Күн бұрын

    Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

  • @carlensac
    @carlensac Жыл бұрын

    I started to film my adventure as well, with drone shot and camera shot. I love your stuff, you have good idea and a good way to tell your adventures :) !

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, and nice, just checked your videos - looking good, keep up the good work!

  • @carlensac

    @carlensac

    Жыл бұрын

    @@luboyanev So kindz ty !

  • @CardiganBear
    @CardiganBear6 ай бұрын

    I am hoping to do the GR20 next year and this video was just what I needed to get an idea of the route and the level of difficulty to be expected. Excellent work - thank you!

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Күн бұрын

    Thank you!! I hope you will get the chance to experience it this year, it's an incredible hike!

  • @jono-molly
    @jono-molly Жыл бұрын

    thank you for sharing your hike with us, excellent scenery, commentary and video production. Awe inspiring indeed, thank you.

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your kind words and appreciating the work that goes into it! Enjoy the rest of your summer!

  • @jono-molly

    @jono-molly

    9 ай бұрын

    @@luboyanev oh man I found myself watching the whole experience again, vicariously following your journey. I am so envious of you doing that, truly marvelous creation. In my next life I want to do that trail. Thank you once again

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Күн бұрын

    @@jono-molly Thank you for your support as well, and excuse my late reply, I hope you are ready for some summer hiking this summer!

  • @Pedreone
    @Pedreone Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the beautiful video! Your backpack doesn't seem to be too heavy. Could you maybe tell us about everything you take on a trip and about the food you bring? Maybe you can do a video about it :).

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, and very good suggestion, I have actually filmed a gear video, but I didn't think it turned out that good and never published it. In a few months I would like to release a new hiking film from a trip to Norway, and I might make a video about my gear then. Stay tuned, and enjoy your winter :)

  • @seancashin6135
    @seancashin6135 Жыл бұрын

    A brilliant film mate, thank you. Looks awesome and it's on the list of trails to do. Was it relatively easy to follow?

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Yeah, I would say the trail is very well marked, but there were very few places where I got off trail and having the offline map and gpx file of the trail on my phone helped to easily get back on the trail. Happy hiking!

  • @soundwalker_uk
    @soundwalker_uk7 ай бұрын

    Brilliant Lyubo. Love that. All of your work setting the camera, backtracking on your path, filming, editing, sound - great work. Thank you so much. I'm off to the GR20 next August and you've got me questioning - alone or in a group. All the best.

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Күн бұрын

    Thank you so much for appreciating the effort that goes into making these! And for me it's a tough question hiking solo or in a group, I would say it depends a lot of the other people, if you have some previous experience hiking with them, it would make it easier and can be a very positive hiking experience! Best of luck on your trip!

  • @famvdsluijs3680
    @famvdsluijs3680 Жыл бұрын

    Nice 😊

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @joaoveganvisirlbo5320
    @joaoveganvisirlbo5320 Жыл бұрын

    🙃 UR DA BEST, dude!!! 🙃

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the support Joao!

  • @CaryMercer
    @CaryMercer Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video, my friend. I am also doing the GR20 solo in mid-October. I start in a few days. Thanks for helping with my preparation.

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure, I hope also have a great time out there! Feel free to let me know how your trip went :)

  • @CaryMercer

    @CaryMercer

    Жыл бұрын

    @@luboyanev I completed in eight days. It is the hardest hike I have ever done. I lost the trail on day two when I took lunch at Asco and then proceeded to hike the Cirque de la solitude. Almost died, but other than that section, enjoyed the hike and the fall colors. 😆

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CaryMercer amazing and congratulations! It's was a pretty physically challenging hike for me as well, but totally worth the effort! And good job for doing it in only 8 days!

  • @CaryMercer

    @CaryMercer

    Жыл бұрын

    @@luboyanev My video is up if you want to check out more from Corsica.

  • @brandonjohnston2762
    @brandonjohnston2762 Жыл бұрын

    i absolutely loved the video and i will add it to my bucket list for hiking! i think you should visit the high tatras in poland and slovakia and maybe the tour de mont blanc ;)

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! It was a challenging trail but so much worth hiking the GR20! And thanks for the recommendations, I have actually hiked near TMB, back in 2018 I hiked the Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt. Incredible area, just haven't made the video from that trip.

  • @brandonjohnston2762

    @brandonjohnston2762

    Жыл бұрын

    @@luboyanev oh ok great! but the high tatras are very pretty the prettiest places imo are mount rysy kozi wierch and gerlakoski shtit

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    @@brandonjohnston2762 thank you for the recommendation, I hope I get the chance to hike there one day

  • @martindare9363
    @martindare9363 Жыл бұрын

    Superb film. Big fan of your work, Lyubo. Maybe see you in the Scottish mountains one day.

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Ooh, and I have heard many good things and have seen images of Scotland and it looks very impressive too, so one day I hope I'd visit. Cheers!

  • @martindare9363

    @martindare9363

    Жыл бұрын

    @@luboyanev Can’t promise as much sunshine as Corsica! 😆 But the mountains are good!

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    @@martindare9363 Hehe, yes! It would most likely have to be a last minute booking with the forecast looking promising :)

  • @davidschauer8861
    @davidschauer88617 ай бұрын

    Going to hike this trail with my buddy next summer. I will be 18, with a tiny bit of French knowledge. I am beyond excited. Amazing video!

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Күн бұрын

    I hope you will have a great time out on the island of Corsica, it's a stunning hike! And a bit of french could come quite useful, especially if you will be hiking during a busier time of the year. Best of luck!

  • @josephbohr5523
    @josephbohr55232 ай бұрын

    Best video I’ve seen of the GR20 experience! My wife and I did the hike in 2016, though in more days! Thank you for bringing back so many life affirming memories!

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Күн бұрын

    Thank you for the kind words, and I am glad it brought back good memories!! :) Happy hiking!

  • @vladgaitanaru5839
    @vladgaitanaru5839 Жыл бұрын

    Very beautiful, you can try Via Transilvanica in Romania!

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    9 ай бұрын

    It's a pretty long one :) I just looked at the website and looks like there is a solid organisation behind it, good job! I hope it attracts more people to explore the mountains in our balkan countries :) Cheers!

  • @lipejdc
    @lipejdc2 ай бұрын

    Love the way you document your hikes, it is just a joy to watch. How big was your backpack and what do you take in it? How do you shower or wash clothes?

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Күн бұрын

    Thank you for the kind words!! On that hike I used a 38L pack (with 25L of the internal volume and 13L in the outside pockets), so it was quite small, but I was just enough to carry everything with me. And I flew with it as a carry on bag. And for showering and washing clothes, I usually do it in the lakes or rivers, or if there are any huts along the way, I would also shower there (on this hike I showered in the refugios in Calenzana before starting the hike, then in Vizzavona and Bavella). Happy hiking!

  • @vascocruz6623
    @vascocruz6623 Жыл бұрын

    You are one of the best hikers in youtube. You should come to Portugal and try our national parque...Gerês. Congratulations

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you! And I thanks for the recommendation, never heard of it and looking on the photos online it does look nice. I have thought about hiking on Madeira, it looks so beautiful and seems like these days it's a really popular place to visit for hikers and tourists..

  • @tonyterezow2382
    @tonyterezow23823 ай бұрын

    Великолепен филм за твоето прекрасно пътешествие. Браво Любо!!! Сърдечни поздрави от Нова Зеландия. Бъди жив и здрав.

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Күн бұрын

    Благодаря ви!! И на вас поздрави и приятни походи! Там имате невероятни планини!

  • @mountains_and_stuff
    @mountains_and_stuff Жыл бұрын

    Magic stuff Lyubo!! Thank you for this wonderful content. It helps a lot when you're stuck behind a desk 😂 If you're ever in Cape Town, South Africa, give me a shout. Would love to show you our mountains.

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    Hehe, thank you Arno! I am glad it made your day more magical :) And I will let you know if I at some point end up going on a hiking trip in South Africa :) Cheers!

  • @LorDDemoniC
    @LorDDemoniC Жыл бұрын

    Както винаги прекрасно поднесен филм , все едно ходи човек с теб докато гледа... Браво! Баща ти ми вика оня ден: Пуска нов филм утре ... знае с къв кеф ги гледам :)

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    Хехе, мерси Иво! Радвам се че ги оценяваш :)

  • @Turanic1
    @Turanic19 күн бұрын

    I learned very intresting things from this video : October is stunning, a man with a camera made the hike look moderate just very long, due to all the refuges you don't need to carry a tent, it didn't seem there is any extreme scrambling on this route

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Күн бұрын

    Thank you! And you have a good eye, October was indeed a great time to hike, though just in case to have the safety, I carried a shelter with me as some of the shelters in the lower half were locked and closed, and yes while there was some scrambling sections usually they weren't very long and not hard to manage.. Happy hiking, and best of luck if you decide to give the GR20 a try, it's a great hike!

  • @danos5181
    @danos518110 ай бұрын

    Great video. The narration, the shots and the information. Just wondering about your conclusion - The toughest trail in Europe?

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you, I am glad you appreciated the effort! And regardless being the toughest, I think because I pushed myself to do two stages every day, and from walking on the hard rocks all day towards the end of the days I would start getting pretty bad pain on the sides of my knees and on my ankles, and I was carrying a pretty light pack. I think if I was doing one stage per day it would be way less painful and not so tough. I don't know if you saw my video from Lofoten, personally I had a tougher time there mostly because of the climate. The views on the GR20 also made the hard parts worth it. In the end hard to say if it's the toughest trail in Europe :) It is challenging, but it is worth it..

  • @mezmerya5130
    @mezmerya5130 Жыл бұрын

    Throwing down poles is my most consistent memory of gr20 descents. And feeling lost from time to time.

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    9 ай бұрын

    Haha, yea while going on the scrambling parts, one can't really have the trekking poles in the hands :D

  • @romainnosal669
    @romainnosal669 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Awesome character. Beautiful views. My next hinking with my son in next july ( third for me et first for my son) I see your vid so many Times. Thanks Lyubo for that. 🤘⛰️

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! I hope you had a great hiking experience together! Enjoy the rest of the summer!

  • @romainnosal669

    @romainnosal669

    9 ай бұрын

    @@luboyanev badly.... WE ..I so WE have failed with right knee issue. Next try in two years!

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Күн бұрын

    @@romainnosal669 I hope you're feeling better and ready to tackle it! Best of luck!

  • @TopoRandoVideo
    @TopoRandoVideo Жыл бұрын

    Hello Lyubo, I discovered your channel and I just subscribed. Thank you for this beautiful sharing on one of the most beautiful routes in France. I also share my hiking routes and we film the same way. I therefore know the work that it represents, before, during and after. Congratulation. Sincerely, Eric

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the support Eric! I can see on your channel that you have been to many beautiful mountain destinations! For me being on the adventures is the fun part, the editing can sometimes be tough, but once we have captured all this beautiful footage, it will be a shame not to share it right :) Happy hiking!

  • @os-channel
    @os-channel8 ай бұрын

    Great job! I did the GR20 this year, but not in such a speed or with headlamp 😀

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Күн бұрын

    Thank you! And that's ok, I'm sure you still had a great experience out there :) Happy hiking this upcoming summer!

  • @Randolf4475
    @Randolf4475 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Lyubo, super nice video with wonderful pictures. Little question, what did you eat throughout the day? I saw porridge one or two times...

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you! And yes, I would have porridge everyday (with musli/granola, nuts, raisins, protein powder, sugar, coconut flakes), then as snacks I would have chocoalte bars or nuts and dry fruits, and for dinners I soaked either noodles or couscous with peanuts, TVP (granulated dehydrated soy), raisins, and spices. Happy hiking!

  • @justasgrat
    @justasgrat2 ай бұрын

    Amazing experience and wonderfull video memory you’ve created! Thank you for the inspiration, Lyubo. By any chance do you have gpx files of your route/itinenary? Would love to repeat your journey this June. Thanks so much! ✌🏻

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Күн бұрын

    Thank you, I am glad in was inspiring! And you could download a gpx file if you google E4 Bulgaria Fastest know time, and there is a link to the gpx file there. Happy hiking, I hope you get the chance to experience it!

  • @Linda-ot3pj
    @Linda-ot3pj Жыл бұрын

    Nice video with a very pleasant man with a very beautiful face in a very stunning place. 🇨🇦cheers from Canada

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    9 ай бұрын

    Hehe, thank you for the support! And lucky to be from Canada, such an incredible nature you guys have over there! Happy hiking!

  • @miuself
    @miuself Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video Lyubo! So beautiful yet so informative. The GR20 has been on my radar lately but I was put off by the huge crowds hiking it. I wasn't sure if it was doable late in the season but you definitely gave me confidence. May I ask you how was the water situation? Did you have to do long water carries? I read that sources often dry up in autumn

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Yes, I saw from a few other videos that it can get crowded during the high season. And regarding water, my total carrying capacity was 2liters (1L bottle, and 1L water filter), though I never carried more than 1L. I would usually fill up in the morning and then fill up at the next hut or at water source around lunch. There were many ridge hikes on the GR20 where there was no water, and it was good to be prepared for it with extra water. I think also because the temperatures weren't so high I didn't need to carry so much compared to if it was during the heat of the summer. And I only had one time where I was running low on water, it was on the last day and it was getting warmer and there was source that was running slow but still flowing, so I used my filter to fill up on water. Hope that helps!

  • @miuself

    @miuself

    Жыл бұрын

    It helps a lot! Thank you :) Looking forward to watch your next adventure! Cheers

  • @luboyanev

    @luboyanev

    Жыл бұрын

    @@miuself Thank you!