What is the difficulty level of this tour?

This tour is challenging. Day 2 features 80 km with 2117 metres of climbing over the Verde Pass, and Day 3 adds another 1800 metres over the Vaccia Pass. Total elevation gain exceeds 4900 metres across four cycling stages. E-bikes are strongly recommended for less experienced mountain cyclists.

What type of bicycle is available?

Hybrid bikes, e-bikes and road bikes are available for 4-day hire. All include helmet and phone holder. Hybrid and e-bikes also include panniers. Bike delivery in Corte and collection in Bonifacio is available as a shared option.

What type of accommodation is provided?

You will stay in 3-star hotels and one night in a simple guesthouse (in Zicavo). All nights include breakfast. The guesthouse night also includes dinner.

How do I reach Corte?

Corte is accessible by train from Bastia (approximately 1.5 hours) or Ajaccio. Airport transfers are not included but can be arranged through the operator.

Is luggage transferred between hotels?

Yes, daily luggage transfer by vehicle is included. You only carry essentials for the ride.

What is the best season for this tour?

Departures run from early April to late October. Mountain passes can be cool in spring and autumn. Summer offers warm weather but higher supplements apply.

Breakfast is included every morning. One dinner is included on Day 2 in Zicavo at the guesthouse. All other meals are at your own expense.

Can I combine this with other GT20 sections?

Yes, this southern section connects with the GT20 Center (Calvi to Corte) and GT20 North (Bastia to Calvi) for a complete island traverse from north to south.

GT20 South: From Corte to Bonifacio

Corsica

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Tour

E-bike, Trekking bike, Road Bike

Duration

6 days / 5 nights

Distance

235Km

Selfguided

Solo travelers

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.

4/5 Medium-Easy

Moderate-Difficult, between 50 and 100 kilometers per day with an elevation gain between 700 and 1300 meters.

Linear

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

Short Description

Southern Corsica is the island at its most dramatic and untamed — mountain passes that climb above 1200 metres through forests of ancient chestnuts, medieval hilltop villages perched on granite ridges, and the legendary white cliffs of Bonifacio gazing across the strait to Sardinia. This southern chapter of the GT20 takes you from Corte, the historic mountain capital, through the wild heart of the Alta Rocca to the spectacular finale at Bonifacio. You will cross the Verde Pass at nearly 1300 metres, descend into the remote valley of Zicavo where water flows endlessly through the village streets, ride beneath the famous Bavella Needles at Zonza and loop through the ancient villages of Levie and Sainte-Lucie-de-Tallano. The journey ends with a long, exhilarating descent to the Gulf of Porto-Vecchio and onward to Bonifacio — a fortress city carved into white limestone above the sea. With serious mountain stages and over 4900 metres of total climbing, this is a tour for strong cyclists who want to experience Corsica's wildest and most rewarding terrain.

Tour Program

Day 1: Arrival in Corte
You will arrive in Corte, the former capital of independent Corsica. Nestled in the heart of the mountains, this characterful town rewards exploration — a hilltop citadel, picturesque streets and the Museum of Corsica combine history with unspoilt nature all around.

Day 2: Corte – Zicavo (80 km; +2117 m / −1809 m)
The first stage is a mountain epic. You will ride through forests of chestnut trees and over the famous Verde Pass at 1289 metres before descending into the remote Haut Taravo valley. Zicavo is a mountain village of flowing water and hidden gardens, nestled in the heart of the Natural Park. Above the village, the Pont de la Camera waterfall and its crystal pools await. Dinner is included tonight at your guesthouse.

Day 3: Zicavo – Zonza (44 km; +1800 m / −1743 m)
You will ride ever southward, crossing the remote Vaccia Pass before descending to Zonza — one of the oldest inhabited territories of Corsica, known as the Land of Lords in the Middle Ages. Perched at 762 metres in the heart of the Alta Rocca, Zonza reveals its breathtaking setting on arrival: the famous Bavella Needles rising sharp against the blue sky.

Day 4: Loop around Zonza (~40 km)
A circular ride through the wild beauty of southern Corsica. You will visit Levie, a charming mountain village, then Sainte-Lucie-de-Tallano with its authentic character, continue through Zoza and climb to Serra di Scopamène for breathtaking mountain views. The loop descends through Quenza, a picturesque village nestled in nature, before returning to Zonza.

Day 5: Zonza – Bonifacio (71 km; +1014 m / −1783 m)
The grand finale. You will pass through Levie and its beautiful natural setting, then the road drops dramatically to the Gulf of Porto-Vecchio before arriving in the sumptuous coastal city of Bonifacio — a gem perched on white limestone cliffs with views across the strait to Sardinia.

Day 6: Departure from Bonifacio
Your GT20 South adventure ends after breakfast.

✅ 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

GT20 South: From Corte to Bonifacio

– Verde Pass at 1289 metres through ancient chestnut forests
– Zicavo mountain village and Pont de la Camera waterfall
– Vaccia Pass and the remote Alta Rocca region
– Zonza and the Bavella Needles skyline
– Sainte-Lucie-de-Tallano and Levie medieval villages
– Serra di Scopamène panoramic mountain views
– Bonifacio fortress city on white limestone cliffs
– Views across the Strait of Bonifacio to Sardinia
– Heart of the Corsican Natural Park

📋💸 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

€1,002/ person

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Available

1 May 2026 – 30 Sept 2026

Departures

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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.

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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.

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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.

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🙋 Frequently asked questions

What is the difficulty level of this tour?
This tour is challenging. Day 2 features 80 km with 2117 metres of climbing over the Verde Pass, and Day 3 adds another 1800 metres over the Vaccia Pass. Total elevation gain exceeds 4900 metres across four cycling stages. E-bikes are strongly recommended for less experienced mountain cyclists.
What type of bicycle is available?
Hybrid bikes, e-bikes and road bikes are available for 4-day hire. All include helmet and phone holder. Hybrid and e-bikes also include panniers. Bike delivery in Corte and collection in Bonifacio is available as a shared option.
What type of accommodation is provided?
You will stay in 3-star hotels and one night in a simple guesthouse (in Zicavo). All nights include breakfast. The guesthouse night also includes dinner.
How do I reach Corte?
Corte is accessible by train from Bastia (approximately 1.5 hours) or Ajaccio. Airport transfers are not included but can be arranged through the operator.
Is luggage transferred between hotels?
Yes, daily luggage transfer by vehicle is included. You only carry essentials for the ride.

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Starting from

€1,002/ person

or €1,063

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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E-bike, Trekking bike, Road Bike

6 days / 5 nights

235Km

Selfguided

Solo travelers

Minimum 1 person

Minimum age 16 years

4/5 Medium-Easy

Linear

Short Description

Tour Program

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❌ What is not included?

GT20 South: From Corte to Bonifacio

📋💸 Cancellation fees

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Accommodation categories

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How it works

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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?

How do I reach Corte?

Is luggage transferred between hotels?

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