Itinerary
- Day 1
Bastia
You'll arrive in Bastia, the main city in northern Corsica. Spend your time wandering around the old port, which you can access freely, and the citadel area. The old town has nice views out toward the sea, and the harbor really comes alive in the evening with a good atmosphere for an evening walk or dinner.
Optional Activities
- Explore the old port of Bastia
- Visit the freely accessible citadel
- Wander through the old town
- Visit the old harbor in the evening
Landmarks Old Port of Bastia Citadel of Bastia 
- Day 2
Bastia to Saint-Florent
Your first cycling day on the GT20 heads north along the coast to Cap Corse. The route takes you to Macinaggio and then up to Serra Pass at 366m, where you'll see the famous Mattei Mill. After that it's a descent down the western side through small villages with dramatic sea and mountain scenery. You'll finish the day in Saint-Florent, a harbor town on the northwestern coast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle the GT20 route from Bastia to Saint-Florent
- Explore Cap Corse coastal route
- Visit Macinaggio
- Climb Serra Pass (366 m)
- View the Mattei Mill
- Descend through western villages to Saint-Florent
Landmarks Cap Corse Macinaggio Serra Pass Mattei Mill Saint-Florent 
- Day 3
Saint-Florent to Calvi
From Saint-Florent you cross the wild landscape of the Agriates region to reach Vezzu Pass at 311m. The descent that follows winds through fragrant scrubland on quiet roads. Later you climb toward Novella and Croce Pass at 511m, then continue over San Colombano Pass into the Balagne area. The final section has you cycling through Feliceto, Muro, and Cateri before arriving in Calvi.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle through the Agriates landscapes
- Climb Vezzu Pass (311 m)
- Descend through fragrant scrubland
- Climb towards Novella and Croce Pass (511 m)
- Cross San Colombano Pass
- Cycle through Balagne villages: Belgodère, Feliceto, Muro, Cateri
- Reach Calvi
Landmarks Agriates Vezzu Pass Novella Croce Pass San Colombano Pass Balagne Belgodère Feliceto Muro Cateri Calvi - Day 4
Calvi to Porto
Starting from Calvi, you follow the coast along the rugged Revellata cliffs with great sea views throughout. Then the route turns inland into the wild L'Argentella area and toward Fango Valley. If you want, there's a possible detour to the coastal village of Galéria. Climbing to Palmarella Pass at 408m gives sweeping views of the Gulf of Girolata. After that comes a final section with views of the Scandola nature reserve before you descend into Porto.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle along Revellata cliffs with sea views
- Traverse L'Argentella wild landscapes
- Reach Fango Valley
- Climb to Palmarella Pass (408 m)
- View Gulf of Girolata
- View Scandola nature reserve
- Descend to Porto
Optional Activities
- Detour to the coastal village of Galéria
Landmarks Revellata L'Argentella Fango Valley Galéria Palmarella Pass Gulf of Girolata Scandola Nature Reserve Porto - Day 5
Porto to Corte
This is a high-altitude cycling day through villages like Evisa, which is known for its chestnut production, and the Aïtone forest. You'll ride through the remote Niolu area and pass through Albertacce, Casamaccioli, and Calacuccia, which sits near a large reservoir. The scenic Scala di Santa Regina route then brings you to Corte for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle through charming villages including Evisa
- Traverse Aïtone forest
- Explore Niolu remote area
- Cycle through Albertacce, Casamaccioli, and Calacuccia
- Cycle along the edge of a large reservoir
- Descend through Scala di Santa Regina to Corte
Landmarks Evisa Aïtone Forest Niolu Albertacce Casamaccioli Calacuccia Scala di Santa Regina Corte 
- Day 6
Corte to Zicavo
An intense mountain stage takes you through chestnut forests with the famous Col de Verde climb at 1289m. You'll reach Zicavo, a typical Corsican mountain village at 750m altitude that's known for its traditional sausage specialties. The setting is in a wild valley, and the summer temperatures here are pleasant despite the elevation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycle through chestnut forests
- Climb Col de Verde (1289 m)
- Reach Zicavo mountain village
Landmarks Col de Verde Zicavo - Day 7
Zicavo to Bonifacio
Starting in Zicavo, you cycle 15km to Col de la Vaccia, then descend to Aulène where you can take a break. The route continues through the Alta Rocca villages and over Bacino Pass at 809m to Chera. The final 10km follows the main road into Bonifacio, where your cycling journey finishes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle to Col de la Vaccia
- Descend to Aulène
- Cycle through Alta Rocca villages
- Climb Bacino Pass (809 m)
- Reach Chera
- Final descent to Bonifacio
Landmarks Col de la Vaccia Aulène Alta Rocca Bacino Pass Chera Bonifacio - Day 8
Bonifacio
After breakfast you'll finish up your trip. Return the bikes to Bastia on your own, or if you're in Bonifacio, you can arrange a pick-up service. Transfers can be organized from there to Figari, Bastia, or wherever you need to go next based on your travel plans.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Return bikes to Bastia
- Book pick-up service in Bonifacio for bikes
- Arrange transfer to Figari
- Arrange transfer to Bastia
- Arrange transfer to other locations
Landmarks Bonifacio Bastia Figari
