What is the difficulty level of this tour?

This tour is moderate, with five cycling days and stages of 40–56 km on the shorter routes, or 50–82 km on the longer variants. Day 3 is the most demanding of the shorter routes, with 1216 m of climbing. E-bikes are available to make the route accessible to a wider range of cyclists.

What type of bicycle is available?

Hybrid bikes, e-bikes, road bikes and e-road bikes are available for hire. All rentals include helmet, phone holder, lock, repair kit and bottle holders. Hybrid and e-bikes also include double panniers. Delivery and collection at hotels is included.

What type of accommodation is provided?

You will stay in charming 2- and 3-star hotels in double rooms. All nights include breakfast.

Are airport transfers included?

Yes, transfers from Bastia airport on Day 1 and to Calvi airport on Day 7 are included in the price.

Is luggage transferred between hotels?

Yes, daily luggage transfer by vehicle is included. You only carry your day essentials — water, camera, picnic and personal items.

What is the best season for this tour?

Departures run from early April to late October. July to September have higher supplements due to peak season.

Breakfast is included every morning. Lunches and dinners are at your own expense, allowing you to discover Corsican cuisine freely.

What is the optional Galeria loop on Day 6?

The optional 79 km loop from Calvi to Galeria is 79 km long with 1029 m of climbing. Alternatively, you can enjoy a free day exploring Calvi.

North Corsica by Bike: GT20 Bastia to Calvi

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E-bikeTrekking bikeRoad Bike7 days / 6 nights202 km4/5Medium-EasyLinear

Self-guided

Short Description

The GT20 is the Grande Traversée of Corsica. This northern version follows the GT20 on a north-west axis from Bastia to Calvi, crossing the wild Cap Corse peninsula, the sun-baked Désert des Agriates and the enchanting hilltop villages of the Balagne region. Over five cycling stages, you will ride through landscapes that shift dramatically with every turn — from the rugged Genoese watchtowers and lobster ports of Cap Corse to the vineyard-clad hills of Patrimonio, the silent beauty of the Agriates interior and the villages of Sant'Antonino and Pigna. The journey ends in Calvi, where a magnificent Genoese citadel rises above an azure bay backed by the Monte Cinto massif. With stages of 40–82 km depending on the route you choose, this tour is ideal for confident cyclists seeking a deep immersion into northern Corsica's extraordinary diversity of landscapes, flavours and history.

Tour Program

Day 1: Arrival in Bastia
You will arrive in Bastia and transfer from the airport to your hotel. Take time to discover the capital of northern Corsica — the superb old port, the freely accessible citadel and the old town with its panoramic views over the sea. For dinner, the atmospheric old port is the place to be.

Day 2: Bastia – Centuri (55 km; +717 m / −715 m)
You will head north along the coast, riding through woodland and along dramatic cliffs dotted with Genoese towers, old convents and mills. The small marinas and fishing ports along the way are beautiful. Your destination is Centuri, France's leading fishing port for lobsters.

Day 3: Centuri – Saint-Florent (56 km; +1216 m / −1220 m)
You will leave Cap Corse and ride south toward Saint-Florent. Depending on the route you choose, you can discover the village of Patrimonio, famous throughout Corsica for its vineyards, where tastings are possible in the local wine cellars. The views of the Gulf of Saint-Florent accompany you throughout the stage. In Saint-Florent, explore the citadel and stroll along the harbour and its charming shopping streets.

Day 4: Saint-Florent – Monticello (51 km; +796 m / −576 m)
You will ride through the heart of the Désert des Agriates. From hamlet to hamlet, you will cross this beautiful desert and draw closer to the sea. Depending on the route you choose, you can take a road up to the heights of Balagne for beautiful landscapes before descending to the coast and its Genoese towers. Your evening stop is Monticello — do not miss the sunset over the sea from the village.

Day 5: Monticello – Calvi (40 km; +601 m / −786 m)
You will cross the splendid villages of Balagne — Sant'Antonino, Pigna and many others, each with its own discreet charm. You will then reach Calvi, a magnificent city with an azure beach backed by the Monte Cinto massif and crowned by a 13th-century Genoese citadel. A true little paradise where life is good — and, the story goes, the birthplace of Christopher Columbus.

Day 6: Calvi (free day or optional 79 km loop; +1029 m / −1030 m)
You will enjoy a free day in Calvi to explore the city and its beaches, or take an optional 79 km loop ride toward Galeria.

Day 7: Departure from Calvi
Transfer to Calvi airport after breakfast. End of your Corsican adventure.

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
✈️ Airport transfers

❌ What is not included?

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

🙋 Common questions

What is the difficulty level of this tour?
This tour is moderate, with five cycling days and stages of 40–56 km on the shorter routes, or 50–82 km on the longer variants. Day 3 is the most demanding of the shorter routes, with 1216 m of climbing. E-bikes are available to make the route accessible to a wider range of cyclists.
What type of bicycle is available?
Hybrid bikes, e-bikes, road bikes and e-road bikes are available for hire. All rentals include helmet, phone holder, lock, repair kit and bottle holders. Hybrid and e-bikes also include double panniers. Delivery and collection at hotels is included.
What type of accommodation is provided?
You will stay in charming 2- and 3-star hotels in double rooms. All nights include breakfast.
Are airport transfers included?
Yes, transfers from Bastia airport on Day 1 and to Calvi airport on Day 7 are included in the price.
Is luggage transferred between hotels?
Yes, daily luggage transfer by vehicle is included. You only carry your day essentials — water, camera, picnic and personal items.
What is the best season for this tour?
Departures run from early April to late October. July to September have higher supplements due to peak season.
Are meals included?
Breakfast is included every morning. Lunches and dinners are at your own expense, allowing you to discover Corsican cuisine freely.
What is the optional Galeria loop on Day 6?
The optional 79 km loop from Calvi to Galeria is 79 km long with 1029 m of climbing. Alternatively, you can enjoy a free day exploring Calvi.

📋💸 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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Departures

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✅ What is included in the trip?

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🙋 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?

Are meals included?

What is the optional Galeria loop on Day 6?

📋💸 Cancellation fees

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