Northern Corsica by Road Bike: Cap Corse to Castagniccia

Day 1: Arrival in Bastia
Depending on your arrival time, you will have the chance to explore the majestic Citadel, stroll through the picturesque lanes of the old port, and relax in the famous Place Saint-Nicolas.
Overnight in Bastia.

Day 2: Bastia – Saint-Florent via Cap Corse (82 km; +1407 m / −1399 m)
You will ride around the wild Cap Corse, following the east coast with exceptional panoramic views before crossing the Col de la Serra at 365 metres to reach the northern tip of the island. A must-do stage for discovering the full diversity of Corsican landscapes.
Alternative: 107 km (+1569 m / −1575 m).
Overnight in Saint-Florent.

Day 3: Saint-Florent – Calvi via La Balagne (66 km; +997 m / −999 m)
You will leave the Gulf of Saint-Florent, cross the Désert des Agriates and the Col de Vezzu at 311 metres, then reach the Balagne region with its picturesque mountain villages and superb panoramic views of the coast.
Alternative: 104 km (+1000 m / −989 m).
Overnight in Calvi.

Day 4: Calvi – Porto (75 km; +1331 m / −1289 m)
You will ride one of the most beautiful coastal roads in Europe, with spectacular views of a wild and unspoilt coastline. After crossing the Col de Palmarella at 408 metres, the Gulf of Girolata and the UNESCO-listed Scandola nature reserve will stretch out before you. This is the same iconic route covered by the Tour de France in 2013.
Overnight in Porto.

Day 5: Rest Day in Porto
A free day with endless options. You could relax on the beach, visit the charming village, take a boat trip to Scandola or the Calanques de Piana, or tackle a challenging loop over the Col de Sévi at 1,101 metres.
Optional ride: 95 km (+2283 m / −2281 m).
Overnight in Porto.

Day 6: Porto – Corte via Col de Vergio (83 km; +2895 m / −2493 m)
The tour's defining stage. You will climb the Col de Vergio at 1,477 metres through the Spelunca gorge and the magnificent Aïtone forest — more than 30 kilometres of sustained climbing. The reward is a descent of around 35 km, including 15 km down the famous Scala di Santa Regina, a memorable experience you will never forget.
Overnight in Corte.

Day 7: Corte – Lucciana via La Castagniccia (95 km; +2894 m / −3281 m)
You will leave Corte, the historic capital of Corsica, and head through the Castagniccia — birthplace of Pascal Paoli and other emblematic figures. This is one of the most demanding stages, with four mountain passes including the toughest at the end. Once out of the mountains, you will roll back to the east coast and Lucciana, near Bastia airport.
Overnight in Lucciana.

Day 8: End of Tour
After breakfast, your tour comes to an end.