What is the difficulty level of this tour?

This is a very challenging tour designed for experienced road cyclists. Six cycling days with stages of about 100 km per day (80–115 km) and 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. The tour starts in Bastia and ends in Bonifacio; a transfer to Figari, Bastia or another location can be arranged on request.

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. 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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from€1,824

Road BikeE-bike8 days / 7 nights586 km5/5ChallengingLinear

Self-guided

Short Description

The GT20 Challenge is Corsica on its most demanding and rewarding terms — the complete GT20 from Bastia to Bonifacio by road bike, six days of sustained climbing through mountain passes, coastal cliffs and forests that will test your legs and thrill your senses in equal measure. This is not a tour for the faint of heart: stages of about 100 km per day, with up to 2895 m of climbing in a single day. You will ride the wild coastline of Cap Corse, cross the Désert des Agriates, weave through the charming villages of Balagne, traverse the splendid Aïtone forest and the remote Niolu, conquer the Verde and Vaccia passes through the mountainous interior, and finish with a triumphant arrival in Bonifacio. With daily stages of about 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 a scenic descent to Belgodère and the charming villages of Feliceto, Muro and Cateri. At Montemaggiore you will briefly leave the GT20 to reach Calvi for the night.

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 ride through charming villages including Évisa, where the chestnut reigns, then the splendid Aïtone forest. You will cross the remote Niolu region through Albertacce, Casamaccioli and Calacuccia at the edge of its vast lake, then pass the splendid Scala di Santa Regina to reach Corte.

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, descend towards Aullène, ride through the villages of the Alta Rocca to the Bacino Pass at 809 metres and on to Chera, then follow the main road for the last 10 km to Bonifacio. GT20 complete.

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

Tour details

LinearSelfguidedMinimum 2 peopleMinimum age 16 years

✅ 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

🙋 Common questions

What is the difficulty level of this tour?
This is a very challenging tour designed for experienced road cyclists. Six cycling days with stages of about 100 km per day (80–115 km) and 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. The tour starts in Bastia and ends in Bonifacio; a transfer to Figari, Bastia or another location can be arranged on request.
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. 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.

📋💸 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

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€1,824/ person

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Available

1 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026

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€1,824/ person

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Available

1 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026

Departures

Every day of the week

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✅ What is included in the trip?

❌ What is not included?

🙋 Common 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?

What is the best season for this tour?

What should I bring for the ride?

Can I do just part of the GT20 instead?

📋💸 Cancellation fees

Get a personalised quote.

Ask for more info

Organized by

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