What is the difficulty level of this tour?

This is a very challenging tour designed for experienced road cyclists. Six cycling days cover 586 km with over 11000 metres of total climbing. Daily stages average nearly 100 km with sustained mountain passes. A high level of fitness and road cycling experience is required.

What type of bicycle is available?

Road bikes and e-road bikes are available for hire, both including helmet and phone holder. Bike delivery in Bastia is included. Collection in Bonifacio is available as a shared-cost option.

What type of accommodation is provided?

You will stay in 2- and 3-star hotels and one night in a guesthouse (Zicavo). All nights include breakfast. One dinner is included in Zicavo.

Are airport transfers included?

No, airport transfers are not included but can be arranged. The tour starts in Bastia and ends in Bonifacio. Figari is the nearest airport to Bonifacio.

Is luggage transferred between hotels?

Yes, daily luggage transfer by vehicle is included. You carry only day essentials. A toolbox with spare parts can travel with your luggage.

What is the best season for this tour?

Departures run from early April to late October. Mountain passes can be cold in spring and autumn. Summer supplements apply for July-September.

What should I bring for the ride?

The operator provides a detailed equipment checklist including spare tubes, repair tools, weather protection and a first-aid kit. Road cycling experience and self-sufficiency on the bike are essential.

Can I do just part of the GT20 instead?

Yes, the GT20 is available in three separate sections: North (Bastia-Calvi), Center (Calvi-Corte) and South (Corte-Bonifacio), each as independent tours with e-bike options.

Corsica GT20 Challenge: Bastia to Bonifacio by Road Bike

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Tour

Road Bike, E-bike

Duration

8 days / 7 nights

Distance

586Km

Selfguided

Minimum 1 person

This tour requires a minimum number of travellers to depart.

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Minimum age 16 years

Participants must be at least this age to join the tour.

5/5 Challenging

Difficult, between 60 and over 100 kilometers per day with an elevation gain between 800 and over 2000 meters.

Linear

The starting point is different from the ending point, with overnight stays in different hotels and daily stages.

Short Description

The GT20 Challenge is Corsica on its most demanding and rewarding terms — the complete Grande Traversée from Bastia to Bonifacio by road bike, six days of sustained climbing through mountain passes, coastal cliffs and ancient forests that will test your legs and thrill your senses in equal measure. This is not a tour for the faint of heart: nearly 600 kilometres and over 11000 metres of elevation gain across some of the most spectacular roads in the Mediterranean. You will ride the wild coastline of Cap Corse, cross the Désert des Agriates, weave through the perched villages of Balagne, traverse the majestic Aïtone forest and the Vergio Pass, conquer the Verde and Vaccia passes through the mountainous interior, and finish with a triumphant arrival in Bonifacio — the fortress city on white cliffs overlooking Sardinia. With daily stages averaging nearly 100 km and serious mountain passes every day, this is the ultimate Corsican cycling challenge for experienced road cyclists.

Tour Program

Day 1: Arrival in Bastia
You will arrive in Bastia and settle into your hotel. Explore the superb old port, the citadel and the panoramic old town — fuel up for the adventure ahead.

Day 2: Bastia – Saint-Florent (113 km; +1500 m / −1500 m)
A grand opening stage. You will ride north along the Cap Corse coastline to Macinaggio, then climb the Serra Pass at 366 metres past the famous Mattei windmill. The western balcony road winds through dramatic villages before a long descent into the picturesque harbour of Saint-Florent.

Day 3: Saint-Florent – Calvi (110 km; +1450 m / −1450 m)
You will cross the wild Agriates to the Vezzu Pass, then climb through the fragrant maquis to the Croce and San Colombano passes. The Balagne region unfolds with its charming hilltop villages — Belgodère, Feliceto, Muro, Cateri — before the final descent to Calvi and its magnificent citadel.

Day 4: Calvi – Porto (85 km; +1900 m / −1400 m)
You will follow the rugged coast past La Revellata, through the wild Fango Valley and up to the Palmarella Pass with sweeping views over the Gulf of Girolata and the Scandola Nature Reserve. The descent into Porto is breathtaking.

Day 5: Porto – Corte (83 km; +2895 m / −2493 m)
The mountain queen stage. You will climb through Évisa and the Aïtone forest to the Vergio Pass, cross the remote Niolu region past Lake Calacuccia, then descend through the Scala di Santa Regina gorge to Corte, the island's historic mountain capital.

Day 6: Corte – Zicavo (80 km; +1947 m / −1686 m)
You will ride through chestnut forests and over the famous Verde Pass at 1289 metres before descending into the wild Haut Taravo valley. Zicavo awaits with its mountain character, flowing water and included dinner.

Day 7: Zicavo – Bonifacio (115 km; +1450 m / −2600 m)
The grand finale. You will conquer the Col de la Vaccia, ride through the villages of the Alta Rocca, cross the Bacino Pass and then enjoy a long, exhilarating descent to the coast and onward to Bonifacio — the fortress on white cliffs gazing across to Sardinia. GT20 complete.

Day 8: Departure from Bonifacio
Your GT20 Challenge ends after breakfast. Transfers to Figari airport or Bastia can be arranged.

✅ What is included in the trip?

🏨 Overnight stay and breakfast
💼 Luggage transfer
📲 GPS or navigation APP
📞 Local telephone assistance 7/7
🍽️ 1 dinner (drinks excluded)

❌ What is not included?

🍽️ Meals and drinks not listed as Included
🛡️ Travel insurance
✈️ Journey to/from the starting point
🚎 Transfers not listed as Included
🖼️ Entrance fees and extras not listed
🌎 Tourist taxes

Corsica GT20 Challenge: Bastia to Bonifacio by Road Bike

– Complete GT20 traverse: Bastia to Bonifacio in six cycling days
– Nearly 600 km and over 11000 m of elevation gain
– Cap Corse coastline and Serra Pass with Mattei windmill
– Désert des Agriates and Balagne hilltop villages
– Gulf of Girolata and Scandola Nature Reserve views
– Aïtone forest and Vergio Pass — highest point on the GT20
– Verde Pass at 1289 m through chestnut forests
– Alta Rocca medieval villages and Bavella region
– Bonifacio fortress city on white limestone cliffs

📋💸 Cancellation fees

Terms of cancellation:

Non-refundable likeonabike platform fee: 100 €

30 days before the departure: 100 € per person

29 - 16 days before the departure: 50% of the totale travel price

15 - 7 days before the departure: 90% of the totale travel price

7 days before arrival 100% of the total travel price

Starting from

€1,900/ person

or €2,014

Available

1 May 2026 – 30 Sept 2026

Departures

Every day of the week

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Accommodation categories

To guarantee maximum flexibility, we work with carefully selected hotels across Europe. The exact list of properties is confirmed after booking.

Economy

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Economy

2–3★ hotels, charming guesthouses and Bed & Breakfasts. Simple, comfortable and locally run — ideal for travellers who prefer investing in the experience rather than the room.

Standard

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Standard

3–4★ hotels, countryside farmhouses and B&Bs. A balance of quality and value, with welcoming ambience and excellent breakfasts to fuel your daily stages.

Superior

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Superior

4–5★ hotels and 3★ Superior properties. Premium comfort, refined interiors and attentive service — for travellers who want a little extra after a great day in the saddle.

How it works

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Receive your travel pack

Once confirmed, you receive everything you need: GPS tracks, hotel vouchers, route maps, luggage transfer details and our 7/7 assistance number.

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Ride & discover

Pedal at your own pace and enjoy the journey. We handle the logistics — you focus on the experience.

🙋 Frequently asked questions

What is the difficulty level of this tour?
This is a very challenging tour designed for experienced road cyclists. Six cycling days cover 586 km with over 11000 metres of total climbing. Daily stages average nearly 100 km with sustained mountain passes. A high level of fitness and road cycling experience is required.
What type of bicycle is available?
Road bikes and e-road bikes are available for hire, both including helmet and phone holder. Bike delivery in Bastia is included. Collection in Bonifacio is available as a shared-cost option.
What type of accommodation is provided?
You will stay in 2- and 3-star hotels and one night in a guesthouse (Zicavo). All nights include breakfast. One dinner is included in Zicavo.
Are airport transfers included?
No, airport transfers are not included but can be arranged. The tour starts in Bastia and ends in Bonifacio. Figari is the nearest airport to Bonifacio.
Is luggage transferred between hotels?
Yes, daily luggage transfer by vehicle is included. You carry only day essentials. A toolbox with spare parts can travel with your luggage.

Organized by

Europe Active

Starting from

€1,900/ person

or €2,014

Available

1 May 2026 – 30 Sept 2026

Departures

Every day of the week

Get a personalised quote in 24 hours.

Ask for more info

We reply within a few hours, 7 days a week. During peak season it may take a bit longer, but never more than 12 hours.

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Corsica GT20 Challenge: Bastia to Bonifacio by Road Bike

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Road Bike, E-bike

8 days / 7 nights

586Km

Selfguided

Minimum 1 person

Minimum age 16 years

5/5 Challenging

Linear

Short Description

Tour Program

✅ What is included in the trip?

❌ What is not included?

Corsica GT20 Challenge: Bastia to Bonifacio by Road Bike

📋💸 Cancellation fees

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Accommodation categories

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How it works

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Receive your travel pack

Ride & discover

🙋 Frequently asked questions

What is the difficulty level of this tour?

What type of bicycle is available?

What type of accommodation is provided?

Are airport transfers included?

Is luggage transferred between hotels?

Organized by

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