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The GT20 South Calvi - Bonifacio Slow

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Cross Corsica differently - NEW Product 2027

From Ajaccio to Bonifacio, the "Slow-Paced" GT20 South invites you to discover Southern Corsica over the course of eight days. It is an immersive, leisurely journey: eight stages ranging from 30 to 65 km per day, allowing you to explore the island's wonders without ever rushing.

You start in Napoleon’s hometown, reach the Calanques de Piana, and traverse the rugged terrain of the Niolu region. Your adventure continues from the villages of Alta Rocca and the Aiguilles de Bavella peaks all the way to the cliffs of Bonifacio. Experience a Southern Corsica of wild landscapes, authentic villages, and spectacular mountains—a region that reveals a new face each day.

The slow pace gives you the time to truly savor the experience: stopping at a beach, in a village, or at a local producer’s table. It is the southern leg of the great crossing, accessible to everyone.

 

One belief has shaped our trips: no two people experience a journey in the same way.

Some dream of crossing Corsica completely independently, alone with the island. Others enjoy the idea of meeting fellow travellers along the way, sharing a drink in the evening, a stage or an encounter. Many want both, depending on the day and their mood. That is why we have designed our trips so that the choice remains yours, from the first day to the last.

 

A few days before departure, you may join the WhatsApp group for travellers leaving on the same day as you. It is a place to share impressions and discoveries, arrange to meet for an aperitif or dinner and, sometimes, make new friends. Our team manages the group throughout the crossing. Your roadbook provides everything you need to fully enjoy your journey independently: the route, the stages, our recommended addresses and the places not to be missed.

Ride alone or meet up with the others: you do not have to decide now. That is what travelling freely means.

 

Two ways to experience this trip


-"Comfort" option: luggage transfers included, guaranteed departures – from €1,075 per person.

Join one of our guaranteed departures (confirmed from the very first booking). Your luggage is transported from stage to stage so you can ride light, and a dedicated WhatsApp group connects everyone departing on the same day.
- "Freedom" option: travel on the date of your choice – from €875 per person. Depart whenever you like throughout the season. You get the same itinerary, route book, accommodations, and included dinners—benefiting from full trip organization while carrying your own luggage.

 

Your bike at the participant rate


8-day package, regardless of the bike:  €235 instead of €350

Your choice of:

-Riese & Müller Nevo 4 Touring e-bike: the choice of 8 out of 10 travelers

It handles every stage—mountain passes included—with simple overnight charging at your hotel. Fully equipped for the crossing: luggage rack, integrated lights, lock, repair kit, rearview mirror, and smartphone mount.

-Polygon carbon road bike: for those who rely on leg power

Carbon frame; a bike built for Corsican mountain passes—lightweight on the switchbacks of the Col de Vergio and stable on the descents toward Porto.

We own our fleet: purchased and maintained in our Ajaccio workshops, delivered by our team to Calvi for your departure, and collected in Bonifacio upon your arrival.

That is why participants enjoy a special rate:

And if you travel with your own bike, there is no extra cost: the trip price remains the same.

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2027 CALENDAR – GUARANTEED DEPARTURES –

(confirmed from the very first booking)

"Comfort" version with luggage transfer

Prices

APRIL : 07 to 14 april -21 to 28 april

1075 €

MAY : 05 to 12 may -19 to 26 may

1075 €

JUNE : 02 to 09 june - 09 to 16 june -

16 to 23 june - 23 to 30 june

1175 €

JULY : 30 june to 07 july -

07 to 14 july

1225 €

AUGUST : 11 to 18 august

1325 €

SEPTEMBER : 01 to 08 september -

08 to 15 september -

15 to 22 september -

du 22 to 29 september

1175€

OCTOBER : 06 to 13 october

1075 €

 
With the "Liberté" (Autonomous) option, all other dates are open to you: start on the day that suits you best.

Jour 1 :

Calvi - Galeria

Photo étape - Jour 1: <p style="text-align: left;">45 km</p>

45 km

435 m

Pick up your bikes at our Cyclospot shop, located right across from the airport. The route heads west from Calvi, alternating between beaches and cliffs, before crossing the inland Balagne region with its valleys, rivers, and dense maquis scrubland. The mountains draw closer and the vegetation becomes wilder as you approach Galéria, a small village nestled between the sea and unspoiled terrain.

Jour 2 :

Galeria - Porto

Photo étape - Jour 2: <p>50 km</p>

50 km

700 m

The road hugs a wild coastline of dense scrub, sheer cliffs, and turquoise waters. It winds through deep, narrow valleys before climbing back up toward the red terrain. Approaching Porto reveals the Genoese tower, the harbor, and the mountains that enclose the valley.

Jour 3 :

Porto-Calacuccia

Photo étape - Jour 3: <p>55 km</p>

55 km

1545 m

Climbing the Vergio Pass with the magnificent Spelunca gorges! Discovery of the Niolu region with Monte Cintu and Paglia Orba on the horizon.

Jour 4 :

Calacuccia-Corte

Photo étape - Jour 4: <p>50 km</p>

50 km

880 m

The Scala di Santa Regina gorge! Sublime! The road is magnificent all the way to Corte historic capital of Corsica.

Jour 5 :

Corte-Vivario

Photo étape - Jour 5: <p>65 km</p>

65 km

1390 m

Passage through Boziu before discovering the charming villages of the Venanais region and reaching Vivario, your home base for the night.

Jour 6 :

Vivario-Zicavo

Photo étape - Jour 6: <p>55 km</p>

55 km

1360 m

The upper Taravo region is absolutely magnificent. The roads there are peaceful and nature is omnipresent.

Jour 7 :

Zicavo-Zonza

Photo étape - Jour 7: <p>60 km</p>

60 km

1260 m

Today you will pass through the Vaccia pass before reaching the magnificent Alta Rocca region. The Bavella needles appear on the horizon.

Jour 8 :

Zonza-Bonifacio

Photo étape - Jour 8: <p>70 km</p>

70 km

905 m

Crossing the magnificent Ospedale forest then an unobstructed view of Porto-Vecchio bay. Magical!

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  • Easy access to Corsica

Ferry crossings from €40 with our partner Corsica Linea, with schedules coordinated with your trip.

 We offer ferry crossings from Marseille starting from €40 per person.*

Preferential airfares are available on request. Tell us your departure city and your travel dates. We will organise your transport to Corsica, with schedules coordinated with your itinerary. When you arrive in Calvi, your bike will be waiting for you.

*Subject to availability and company conditions

 

  • Travel insurance

✔ Our professional liability insurance covers the organisation of your trip – GAN

✔ You must have personal liability insurance. This is included in most home insurance policies

✔ Optional comprehensive cancellation insurance: Residents of France: €39 per person, Non-residents: €79 per person

 

  • Your point of contact: a Corsican team

Cycling Corsica is a tour operator specialising in cycling holidays in Corsica. We are based in Ajaccio, with teams in Ajaccio, Bastia and Calvi. The entire organisation is managed locally, without intermediaries: you have one single point of contact, from your first phone call until you return home.

 

  • Local commitment

Our team helped initiate and structure the GT20 from its earliest days. For more than 15 years, we have worked with a network of over 50 carefully selected partners throughout Corsica. Partner of the Corsican Tourism Agency.

Partner of the Corsica Tourism Agency
Committed player in the development of cycle tourism

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This price includes

Accommodation and dining

 

  • 7 nights in character hotels
  • Breakfasts
  • 3 dinners in Porto, Vivario, and Zicavo (where the dining experience is part of the journey)
  • Corsican charcuterie tasting

 

Ride with peace of mind

 

  • Detailed roadbook
  • GPX routes + route variations
  • 7-day-a-week phone support

 

With the "Comfort" package, you also get:

 

  • Daily luggage transfer: ride light
  • Roadside assistance
  • WhatsApp group for your departure group
Highlights
  • The Gulf of Porto, Vergio and Bavella: the island’s legendary locations, brought together in a single route
  • Alternative GPX routes to shorten or extend the stage depending on how you feel that day
  • Assistance available seven days a week, from the first mountain pass to the last
This price does not include
  • Single room supplement: from €315 for the entire trip,
  • Lunches and dinners on free evenings,
  • Drinks with dinner,
  • Bike rental (special rate for tour participants – offering the same level of comfort and freedom),
  • Generally speaking, anything not listed under "Price includes"

     

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