Itinerary
- Day 1
Bastia to Calvi
Your cycling adventure kicks off in Bastia heading west, and right away you'll climb Col de Teghime where the views open up over the Bay of St-Florent below. After that, you pass through Patrimonio's wine region and cross into St-Florent itself. The terrain shifts to the Corsican desert landscape as you ride toward the northwest coast, hitting small villages scattered through Balagne before arriving in Calvi for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycle from Bastia westward over Col de Teghime
- Pass through Patrimonio wine region
- Cross through the Corsican desert (le désert des Agriates)
- Reach Balagne villages on the northwest coast
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting stop in Patrimonio
Landmarks Col de Teghime Bay of St-Florent Patrimonio Corsican Desert (le désert des Agriates) 
- Day 2
Calvi to Porto
Today follows the coast with clear water visible below and a couple of serious climbs on the agenda: Col de Palmarella and Col de la Croix. You'll wind through remote villages and eventually roll into Porto, where you can see its old Genoese tower. If you're taking the longer route option, there's a push up to Calanche de Piana and its red rocky landscape that dominates the views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycle along coastal road from Calvi to Porto
- Climb Col de Palmarella
- Climb Col de la Croix
- Reach Porto and view the Genoese tower
Optional Activities
- Extended route: ride up to Calanche de Piana for red rocky landscape views
Landmarks Col de Palmarella Col de la Croix Porto Genoese Tower Calanche de Piana 
- Day 3
Porto to Vivario
Leaving Porto behind, you'll ride into the Spelunca gorges with steep walls surrounding you, then enter the Aïetone forest. The big climb is Col de Vergio, which happens to be the highest road pass on the island, so pace yourself. From there it's a wild descent down Scala Santa Regina with all those switchbacks. After that technical section, you cross through Corte and continue on to Vivario.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycle through Spelunca gorges
- Ride through Aïetone forest
- Climb to Col de Vergio (highest road pass on the island)
- Descend through Scala Santa Regina
- Pass through Corte
Landmarks Spelunca Gorges Aïetone Forest Col de Vergio Scala Santa Regina Corte 
- Day 4
Vivario to Propriano
Start with Col de Vizzavona and enjoy a quick drop before climbing to Col de Scalella. The route winds through tiny villages where you can see hints of prehistoric history. By evening, you're settled at your accommodation overlooking Propriano's bay, which is perfect for grabbing a drink and watching the sunset after cycling all day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb Col de Vizzavona
- Descend from Col de Vizzavona
- Climb Col de Scalella
- Ride through small villages
Landmarks Col de Vizzavona Col de Scalella Propriano Bay - Day 5
Propriano to Zicavo
You'll ride through the Alta Rocca region with its old villages, olive groves, and traditional mills scattered around. From Zonza, if you're a stronger rider, Col de Bavella is there waiting with fantastic views of the Bavella needles. The route then rolls more gently through Col de la Vaccia before dropping down to Zicavo.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycle through Alta Rocca region
- Pass through historic villages and olive groves
- Reach Zonza
Optional Activities
- Climb to Col de Bavella for views of the Bavella needles (for fittest cyclists)
Landmarks Alta Rocca Region Zonza Col de Bavella Bavella Needles Col de la Vaccia - Day 6
Zicavo to Corte
Three climbs are on the menu today: Col de Verde, then Col de Sorba where you ride through the Verde forest and get nice views, followed by an easier third pass. The descents are long and winding with good pavement quality. Everything eventually points downhill toward Corte, Corsica's historic capital.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb Col de Verde
- Ride through Verde forest
- Climb Col de Sorba
- Climb third pass
- Descend to Corte
Landmarks Col de Verde Verde Forest Col de Sorba Corte - Day 7
Corte to Castagniccia - Bastia
Your final cycling stage takes you deep into Castagniccia's villages, an area filled with ancient chapels, natural water sources, and old chestnut trees throughout. Watch for local birds of prey like the Milan Royal soaring overhead. The route gradually reaches the east coast near Bastia, leaving time to clean up before your airport transfer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle through Castagniccia villages
- Ride through area of ancient chapels and natural water sources
- Reach the east coast
- Arrive at Bastia
Landmarks Castagniccia Region Bastia 
