Tour de Corse: Assisted road biking

This first stage starts from Bastia and heads westwards up over the Col de Teghime. From here you leave behind Bastia and the view opens out to the west and over to the magnificent bay of St-Florent. The road sweeps downhill from here, through Patrimonio, a region known for its vineyards (a quick stop to taste a few good wines is not a bad idea). You will then cross St-Florent and ride through the Corsican desert (le désert des Agriates), before reaching the small villages of the Balagne, on the northwest coast. Night stop in Calvi.

About 115km (D+: 1948m ; D-: 1922m ; Min.: -1m ; Max.: 551m)

Harder option:
About 140km for 2450m+
Max height: 685m

The itinerary follows the coastal road passing crystal clear waters, and offers simply stunning views. The major climb of the day is the Col de Palmarella and after this the "Col de la Croix", passing through a few typical remote villages. You reach Porto and its famous Genoese tower at the heart of this magnificent golfe. For an extended ride, take the road up to the "Calanche de Piana" (an extraordinary red rocky landscape).

About 80km for 1300m+ (105km with "Calanche de Piana")
Max height: 408m

Harder option (with "Calanche de Piana"):
About 170km for 3000m+
Max height: 1084m

Leaving Porto and the coast, todays stage leads you through stunning Spelunca gorges into the Aïtone-forest and up to the highest road pass of the island, the Col de Vergio. Don't be surprised to see some pigs, cows, goats or other wildlife on your way.
A long downhill awaits you (the twisty and narrow Scala Santa Regina is just pure pleasure!), before crossing Corte (where the island's university is located) and finally reaching the region of Vivario.

About 115km for 2980m+
Max height: 1477m

The day starts with the Col de Vizzavona, followed by a short fast downhill, before climbing again, up the beautiful Col de ScalellaFurther on the route undulates through some tiny villages (some of them known for their prehistorical vestiges). Todays accomodation offers you a great view over the bay of Propriano, and after a long day on your bike you can enjoy a cold drink watching the sunset!

About 110km for 2300m+
Max height: 1178m

Harder option:
About 145km for 2500m+
Max height: 1178m

Today you will cross the Alta Rocca region, with its old historical villages, olive trees and mills. From the village of Zonza, the fittest will take the climb up to the famous Col de Bavella. The views over the Bavella needles are just amazing! Then it continues to undulate until the Col de la Vaccia (1195m) and a gentle descent to our overnight stop.

About 95kms for 2400m+
Max height: 1190m

Harder option with "Aiguilles de Bavella":
About 115km for 2800m+
Max height: 1205m

You have a few km to warm up before attacking the 1st climb of the 3 this stage has to offer; the Col de Verde. A beautiful road through the Verde-forest followed by the next uphill section, up the superb Col de Sorba. The views are just wonderful! But keep your eyes on the road during the long and twisty descent. The next pass is a bit easier and also offers unique views over the Corsican countryside. Down again on a superb and twisty road, before rolling the last few km into Corte, historical capital of the island.

About 80kms for 1750m+
Max height: 1314m

Harder option:
About 100km for 2250m+
Max height: 1314m

Deep through the villages of the Castagniccia, todays stage leads you into this area known for its old chapels, natural water sources and centuries old chestnut trees. That's pure nature!! Keep your eyes peeled for the "Milan Royal" (a local bird of prey) flying gracefully through the sky. Soon you will reach the east coast again, and Bastia is not much further.

Distance 105km for 2150m+ to our office; You'll have some time to get change before your transfer to the aiport..
Max height: 985m.

Hello



In sept 2025 I completed a 9 day cycle tour in Corsica, organised by Europe Active



This was my 7th Corsica cycle tour in the past 10 years …



My Corsica bike tours are a highlight of my year, and I’m drawn back each year by a combination of great cycling conditions, courteous motorists , ideal cycling weather, and very friendly Corsican hospitality.



The tours are arranged by Europe Active which is the key to their smooth running, as the accommodation is booked in advance by Europe active.



The bikes, whether they are E mountain bikes, or road bikes, or touring bikes, are of a very high standard with a good support structure in the unlikely event of technical problems.



There is a range of accommodation options according to the travellers budget , and distances and routes are designed according to ones cycling ambitions.



Having cycled in a few other parts of the world, such as Portugal, and eastern Canada, I can say that from my perspective, my Corsican cycling as been head and shoulders above the other places I ‘ve cycled.



I’m already planning my next cycle tour in Corsica…!

Great cycling trip: continuous support and professional guides. A stress-free experience.

Hello,

We have just returned from our wonderful trip to Corsica. It was an extraordinary journey! We had a great time and were very well taken care of by Basile. He truly contributed to making this trip a great success. He was very professional and remarkably calm — something we really appreciated on vacation. We also greatly enjoyed the meals, which were of excellent quality. We therefore highly recommend this trip without hesitation, especially for people in very good shape, of course. We have promised ourselves to repeat the experience in the future, elsewhere in Europe.

Thank you, and have a great day!

P.S. We very much appreciated the possibility of leaving our bike boxes while continuing our travels in Corsica, until May 23.

Francine L.
François G.

An unforgettable road cycling week: breathtaking landscapes and perfect roads to push yourself. Our passionate guide combined motivation, technical advice, and a friendly atmosphere, making each stage both challenging and safe. Every day was a true sporting achievement, with moments of discovery and enjoyment (tasting stops, photo points). Many thanks to the team for this flawless organization — we leave feeling we’ve accomplished a real feat!