The Gravel20
The Gravel20 is a cycling route across Corsica, designed specifically for gravel bikes and validated on the ground.
From north to south — or from south to north — the route follows a simple logic: to offer a realistic, rideable and fluid route, far from busy roads, by combining gravel tracks, secondary roads and tertiary roads with very low traffic.
Over approximately 500 km, the Gravel20 route incorporates around 100 km of gravel tracks, complemented by a network of secondary and tertiary roads with very low traffic. This choice is deliberate: it ensures the continuity, fluidity, and overall coherence of the route, while avoiding artificial breaks or sections that are difficult to ride in real-world conditions.
The Gravel20 is not looking for gravel at all costs. It prioritizes a logical, realistic and enjoyable ride, where each section — track or road — has been chosen for its interest, safety and integration into the overall route.
Each segment has been tested, adjusted and designed in real-world conditions, always with the possibility of joining the road to adapt to weather, fatigue or logistical constraints.
The Gravel20 is aimed at intermediate to advanced gravel cyclists who want to discover Corsica in a different way, with a reliable, legible route and a real understanding of the terrain.
Our services
Guide & Trace
Access the Gravel20 route (north-south and south-north) accompanied by the complete guide.
You have all the essential terrain landmarks to prepare and carry out the crossing independently, understanding the logic of the route, the key areas and the points of attention.
👉 Ideal if you like to organize your trip yourself, with a reliable and tested base.
Personalized Itinerary
In addition to the Gravel20 (or personalized) track and the guide, the route is broken down day by day according to your level, your available time and your way of traveling.
You also receive a list of accommodations suitable for each stage, to simplify your organization while maintaining your autonomy.
👉 Ideal if you want to drive with peace of mind, with a clear and consistent organization.
Tailor-Made Experience
A complete and tailor-made organisation: Gravel20 route (or personalized), guide, precise breakdown of stages and booking of accommodations by us.
The itinerary is built according to your level, your available time and your pace, with a fluid and coherent organization from one stage to the next.
👉 Ideal if you want to focus solely on the bike, the scenery and the experience, without dealing with the logistics.
OPTIONS
Depending on your needs, options can be added: bike rental , luggage transport and tracking , transfers , mechanical assistance.
PS: The Gravel20 route connects Bastia to Porto-Vecchio because, being based in these 2 cities, it is easier for us to handle the logistics, but we can absolutely offer different routes depending on your preferences (towards Ajaccio for example, like the Corsica Divide ).
Why the Gravel 20?
Demand for gravel routes is exploding, along with a growing desire for mixed road/off-road adventures.
In Corsica, the gravel bike is THE ideal bike : it saves you from having to choose between a road bike (limited on stony tracks and damaged roads) and a mountain bike (too technical on asphalt and less pleasant on long rolling sections).
Gravel: With its wide tires (ideally 40 mm minimum against the omnipresent stones), its versatile geometry and its lightened road look, the gravel goes everywhere — small secondary roads, rideable gravel tracks, forest paths — without major compromises.
It's total freedom: switch between asphalt and off-road in the blink of an eye, without unnecessary detours or excessive carrying (the bike remains light enough to be carried if needed). Perfect for bikepacking, challenging cycle touring, and authentic island discovery.
Most importantly: the Gravel 20 route has been validated on the ground and helps avoid the most common pitfalls in Corsica : tracks that appear on maps but are actually closed, private, overgrown, impassable for gravel bikes, blocked by landslides, or prohibited for cyclists. It prioritizes continuity, safety, and the enjoyment of riding, with the option to switch at any time between a gravel and a road version depending on the weather, fatigue, or logistics.
And the good news is: it's also very accessible by electric bike (e-gravel or e-hybrid). The 11,500 meters of elevation gain become much more manageable, the long climbs less intimidating, and you can fully enjoy the scenery without exhausting yourself. Charging is possible in the villages and guesthouses—it's the ideal option for those who want to experience the Gravel 20 adventure without being seasoned athletes.
In summary: the Gravel 20 is the perfect answer for a Corsica that refuses to be confined to a single category of bicycle.
