North Corsica by bike: GT 20 Bastia to Calvi

Free arrival in Bastia, the charming gateway to northern Corsica. Take the time to stroll through its lively streets, discover the characterful old port and explore the citadel, which is open to the public. The perfect start to a journey combining authenticity, history and stunning scenery.

Overnight stay in a 3-star hotel in Bastia.

If renting a bicycle(s): delivery of the bicycle(s) to your hotel in Bastia.

In the morning, you will hop on your bicycle to begin a superb stage heading north. The route first follows the coastline, offering beautiful views of the sea, before heading into a wooded and unspoilt hinterland. You then cross the island to reach its western coast, dominated by imposing cliffs. Along the way, you will come across Genoese and Paoline towers, witnesses to the past, as well as old convents and mills. You end the day in Centuri, a charming fishing village, where you will spend the night in a hotel*.**

Distances:
55 km (Elevation gain: 717m; Elevation loss: 715m; Min.: 1m; Max.: 390m)
or 69 km (Elevation gain: 1040m; Elevation loss: 1038m; Min.: 1m; Max.: 390m)

You leave the Cap Corse to go South, towards Saint-Florent. Depending on the chosen route, you can discover the village of Patrimonio, famous throughout Corsica for its vineyards. Tastings are possible in the wine-cellars of the village. The views of the Gulf of Saint-Florent are beautiful throughout the stage. In Saint-Florent, do not miss the citadel and stroll on the harbor and its small shopping streets.

Distances:
56 km (D+ : 1216m ; D- : 1220m ; Min. : 3m ; Max. : 216m)
or 60 km (D+ : 1398m ; D- : 1402m ; Min. : 3m ; Max. : 247m)
Night in a 3-star hotel in Saint-Florent.

You cycle today in the heart of the Agriates desert. From hamlet to hamlet, you cross this beautiful desert and you get closer to the sea. Depending on the chosen route, you can take a road that will lead you to the heights of Balagne for beautiful landscapes before descending to the coast and its Genoese towers. You will soon arrive in Monticello, your evening stop. Do not miss the sunset from the village towards the sea.
Distances:
51 km (D+ : 796m ; D- : 576m ; Min. : 1m ; Max. : 372m)
or 82 km (D+ : 1638m ; D- : 1418m ; Min. : 1m ; Max. : 690m)
Night in 3-star hotel.

Today, you will cross the splendid villages of Balagne singing names, Sant'Antonino, Pigna, and many others, to discover their discrete charms. You will then reach the active Calvi.
Calvi, splendid city, a beach of azure blue, overhung by mountains (natural barrier: the massif of Monte Cinto) and its rock where dominates a medieval city,a splendid Genoese citadel of the 13th century, is a true small paradise where life is good. And do you know that Christobald Colombus was born there?

Night in a 3-star hotel.
Distances: 40 km (D+ : 601m ; D- : 786m ; Min. : 1m ; Max. : 538m)
or 50 km (D+ : 730m ; D- : 915m ; Min. : 1m ; Max. : 538m)

Calvi, splendid city, is a real paradise where life is good: a beach of azure blue, overhung by mountains (natural barrier: the massif of Monte Cinto) and its rock where dominates a medieval city (a magnificent Genoese citadel of the 13th century). You can choose between a day free around to enjoy the discovery of the city and its beaches, or go for a 70km loop towards Galeria.

Night in hotel ***.
Distance : 79km (D+ : 1029m ; D- : 1030m ; Min. : 1m ; Max. : 432m)

End of your stay after breakfast.
You can either return the bikes to Bastia by your own means or opt for the collection option in Calvi.
Please do not hesitate to contact us to arrange a transfer to Calvi, Bastia or elsewhere, depending on your departure point.