Challenge Corsica 2025
7 days - 851km
June 14th-21st

Corsica is a breathtaking island for a cycling adventure, making it a favourite destination for many cyclists. This tour offers everything needed for an unforgettable cycling holiday: majestic mountains, scenic coastlines, historic ports, charming villages, and warm, fragrant breezes under the Mediterranean sun. With the unique touch of Corsican culture woven in, this trip truly has it all. Designed to showcase the best of Corsica, this road cycling holiday lets you soak in panoramic sea views, ride on tranquil roads, tackle beautiful climbs, and enjoy top-notch guiding from our Zone6 guides, plus support vehicle.

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This road cycling adventure presents a fantastic and rewarding challenge set against a stunning backdrop. With an average daily distance of 141 km, this route offers a rigorous yet achievable goal for well-conditioned cyclists. Accommodation is half board throughout the week including dinner & breakfast. Airport transfers are included. Spaces are limited, so be sure to book early!

Day 1 - Bastia - St Florent

Day 1 is an unforgettable ride along the stunning Cap Corse, known as one of Europe’s most scenic routes. This 30 km stretch of road hugs the coastline to Macinaggio. From there, we climb the Col de la Serra (365 m) and cross to the island’s rugged west coast, where the scenery shifts dramatically. The road winds through charming hilltop villages, offering sweeping views of the countryside. Your journey concludes in the picturesque coastal town of St. Florent, where you can spend the afternoon exploring the vibrant port.

1822m

128km

Day 2 - St Florent - Calvi

Leaving St-Florent, we head up through the unique landscape of the Désert des Agriates, a fascinating rugged territory of unspoilt landscapes, rich fauna, and paradise beaches. Virtually untouched by human development, this protected natural area is one of the island’s must see regions. After a nice descent, we head inland on a narrow road that winds through the quiet hamlet of Novella and climbs up to the Col de San-Colombano (694m). From there, the route follows an old mountain road with great views of the northern coast. After passing Belgodère, we join a scenic road that wraps around the mountainside. The last climb of the day, the Col de Bataille (1096m) offers impressive views before we descend into Calvi for a relaxing evening visiting the historic citadel.

2300m

138km

Day 3 - Calvi - Porto

Today's ride highlights the breathtaking Northwest coast road, renowned for its rugged yet rewarding terrain. You'll ascend to Col de Palmarella (408m) for stunning views of the dramatic coastline, continuing along a cliff-hugging road to the charming village of Porto. We don't end the day at this point though! For those wishing to stay out on the bike, we'll continue to Piana, Cargèse, climb the Col de Sevi (1105m) and take the twisting descent through rugged mountains via Marignana to Porto. Porto is and an enchanting port town with a number of nice places to relax in the evening and recover from the days adventure.

3000m

172km

Day 4 - Porto - Corte

Between Porto and Corte, we’ll navigate Corsica’s rugged backbone, crossing the Col de Vergio at 1,477 meters—the highest road pass on the island. While it’s not as towering as the passes in the Alps or Pyrenees, starting at sea level makes this a worthwhile challenge, although it's not so steep and the landscape is ever-changing, making the effort enjoyable. Once we reach the top, there's a thrilling descent to look forward to through the stunning Gorge de la Ruda. The last climb of today is the Col De Sant'antone (993m) before we head to the capital of Corsica, and our destination for the night, Corte.

2450m

132km

Day 5 - Corte - Solenzara

Today, we explore the island's scenic interior. We start with a climb up Col de Bellagranajo, which rises to 715 meters, where we'll enjoy a taste of traditional Corsican cuisine. After a break, we continue up to Col de Sorba at 1314 meters, passing through a quiet pine forest. Once at the top, we begin our descent into the striking Défilé de l’Inzecca ravine, which leads us close to sea level and offers views of the island’s natural beauty along the way.

2500m

118km

Day 6 - Bavela - Zonza loop

The Col de Bavella (1218m) serves as a breathtaking grand finale to our week. It stands out as one of Europe's most stunning mountain passes, framed by rugged granite peaks making it a mecca for rock climbers and hikers. It's so beautiful we'll do it twice! Firstly from the east, we'll have lunch on the col before descending into the charming mountain town of Zonza and then ascending back up the Col de Bavella from the west.

After a spectacular week in the saddle, there will be a lot of tired legs for sure, but the views and memories along the way will last a lifetime. All that remains is to savor a celebratory dinner and enjoy a cold beer or two before we say goodbye for now tomorrow. Cheers for unforgettable days!

2800m

121km