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. Stages range from about 40 km to 80 km. E-bikes are available 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?

You arrive in Corte at your leisure. Airport transfers are not included.

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. Higher supplements apply in summer.

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

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Short Description

Southern Corsica is the island at its most dramatic and untamed — mountain passes through chestnut forests, authentic mountain villages, and the white cliffs of Bonifacio gazing across the strait to Sardinia. This southern chapter of the GT20 takes you from Corte, a former capital in the heart of the mountains, through the wild heart of the Alta Rocca to the spectacular finale at Bonifacio. You will cross the Verde Pass at 1289 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 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 — perched on limestone cliffs above the sea. With serious mountain stages of 40–80 km and up to 2117 m of climbing in a day, 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, a former capital of Corsica with authentic charm. 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 reaching Zonza, part of 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.

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 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. Stages range from about 40 km to 80 km. E-bikes are available 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?
You arrive in Corte at your leisure. Airport transfers are not included.
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. Higher supplements apply in summer.
Are meals included?
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.

📋💸 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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Available

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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?

How do I reach Corte?

Is luggage transferred between hotels?

What is the best season for this tour?

Are meals included?

Can I combine this with other GT20 sections?

📋💸 Cancellation fees

Get a personalised quote.

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