GT20 Tour with luggage and transport with Cycling Corsica Spring 2024

Take a top tour with Cycling Corsica! This package includes luggage transportation so that you can ride between stages in comfort.

The GT20 is the cycling equivalent of the famous hiking route the GR20. This magnificent crossing of Corsica from the North to South follows tranquil roads through a breath-taking landscape

 

Have an adventure, surpass your own expectations in cycling, enjoy a beautiful escape from the pressure of daily life, discover the island – there is something to suit all your desires on this trip.

 

Journey at your own pace and enjoy what you love most.

 

PROGRAMME:

 

DAY 1 BASTIA-ERSA

Distance: 48km/D + : 607 m

Cap Corse offers a magnificent coastal road that allows you to explore right around the bay.

The cornice road runs at shore level, past pretty marinas.

 

DAY 2 ERSA-SAINT-FLORENT

Distance: 59km/D + : 716 m

On the western slope, the steep coast, overlooked by Genoese towers and windmills on the ridges, dramatically dominates the shore.

Climb higher for superb views over the Cape and the bay of Saint-Florent.

 

DAY 3 SAINT-FLORENT-BELGODÈRE

Distance: 46km/D + : 818 m

The stage begins with a crossing of the Agriates desert, a sun-burned mass of rocks and maquis (aromatic shrubland). Then head to Giussani, a beautiful green enclave in the regional natural park.

Finally, the hilltop villages of Haute Balagne offer breathtaking panoramic views of the bays of Calvi and Ile Rousse.

 

DAY 4 BELGODÈRE-ALGAJOLA

Distance: 58km/D + : 1036 m

Wander among the beautiful villages of Balagne. Some of them are officially classified among the most beautiful villages of France. It’s a great chance to meet with some of the many local craftsmen and artists.

 

DAY 5 ALGAJOLA-GALERIA

Distance: 61km/D + : 1279 m

Following a route of secondary roads, discover this rich western region of Corsica. The view of the coastline is breathtaking, and the surroundings are a haven of peace throughout the journey.

 

DAY 6 GALERIA-PORTO

Distance: 55km/D + : 729 m

At the Palmarella Pass (408m) you will discover one of the most beautiful panoramas of your journey: the Gulf of Girolata and the Scandola Nature Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

 

DAY 7 PORTO-CALACUCCIA

Distance: 47km/D + : 1923 m

Today you’ll pass through the magnificent forest of Aitone and its native laricio pine trees. The river and verdant countryside make for a refreshing break on this stage of the route.

 

DAY 8 CALACUCCIA-CORTE

Distance: 51km/D + : 421 m

The drive along the snaking roads of the magnificent Santa Regina gorge is memorable. Reaching Calacuccia and its lake, you head on to Corte, the historic capital of independent Corsica.

 

DAY 9 CORTE-BOCOGNANO

Distance: 49km/D + : 1254 m

The sound and sight of the magnificent river Vecchio is like a dip into the heart of Corsica’s natural beauty. This tranquil part of the journey takes you through the Vizzavona pass and its vibrant forest as you make your way to Bocognano.

 

DAY 10 BOCOGNANO-SAINTE-MARIE-SICHÉ

Distance: 53km/D + : 1159 m

Follow the magnificent route of the Col de la Scalella to reach the beautiful village of Bastelica before descending to Cauro.

 

DAY 11 SAINTE-MARIE-SICHÉ-ZONZA

Distance: 63km/D +: 1313 m

Today you ride by the St Eustache pass before reaching the beautiful and quintessentially Corsican village of Zonza. This is a great starting point to visit the Aiguilles of Bavella.

 

DAY 12 ZONZA-BONIFACIO

Distance: 77km/D + : 823 m

This stage is a little bit longer but don’t worry, once you’re past the beautiful village of Ospedale it’s all downhill to the white cliffs of Bonifacio.

 

 

 

 

 

Benefits

THIS PRICE INCLUDES

 

- Accommodation for 11 nights in a double/twin room in 2-star or 3-star hotels.

- Breakfasts for all your hotel nights

- Our routes with GPX tracks downloadable on GPS

- Our road books with all the addresses - so you don't miss anything as you cross the stages

- Telephone assistance throughout your stay

- Transport and tracking of your luggage from stage to stage (optional and extra services available)

- Bike rental €340 per bike

- Room supplement single €35 per day triple room €20 per day

- Saddlebags €62 per pair of saddlebags

- Delivery and collection of bikes for to 5 bikes €180 per trip, and from 6 bikes €310 per trip (to be divided between the total number of rentals)

 

THIS PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

 

- Transport to Corsica

- Meals (excluding breakfasts)

- Personal expenses

- Multi-risk insurance (unless this option is chosen)

- Extra Stay options

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