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ROAD BIKE TOUR THROUGH THE NORTHERN PART OF CORSICA
price from 989 €
Corsica - Road bike - 10 days
Corsica is known for its extreme contrasts and wonderful landscapes. This tour will show you just how amazing they really are, and what a great cycling potential our island has to offer! Not only that on each stage you can choose different routes, but you will also enjoy this unique variety of surroundings; from beautiful coastal roads, to small, twisty mountain pass roads. You will ride around the "Cap Corse", cross the "désert des Agriates", Calvi, Porto, discover the small villages of the interior... just loads of unforgettable pictures. Corsica surely won't leave you indifferent!
Day 1 Bastia Arrival in Bastia, capital of the upper Corsica. Depending on your arrival time, you will have the time to visit the old town, the citadelle and the old harbour (good place for diner).
Night in Bastia
Day 2 The "Cap Corse" The first stage leads you around the Corsican cape. A beautiful coastal road, gentle climbs through the interior before reaching the West coast and its stunning cliffs.
Around 110km.
Night in Saint Florent.
Day 3 The Corsican desert and Calvi Now you will head towards the Balagne. After a few km and a last look over the bay of St Florent, you're in the desert of the Agriates. No sandy dunes but low vegetation and not really much around. After a sweet descent you leave the desert and get ready for some lovely climbs into the mountain area of the Balagne.
Distance: from 70km to 110km
Night in Calvi.
Day 4 The famous village of Porto The itinerary follows the coastal road along crystal clear waters, and offers some stunning views. Major climb of the day is the Col de PalmarellaAfter the "Col de la Croix", through a few typical villages, you will reach Porto and its famous genovese tower. If you want to, you can ride up to the "Calanches de Piana" (an extraordinary rock formation).
Distance: around 85km
Min height: 3m / Max height: 408m
Day 5 Rest day Today you can enjoy the beautiful bay of Porto; sunbathing, swimming, snorkelling... Visiting the natural reserve of Scandola by boat or walking up the "Calanches de Piana".
For those who can't spend a day without their bike, a 100km loop over the col de Sevi is a great challenge.
Night in the same hotel.
Day 6 Into the heart of the island Todays stage leads you through the stunning Spelunca gorges into the Aïtone-forest and up to the highest road pass of the island, the Col de VergioDon'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!), and a last little climb before reaching Corte (capital of Corsica during its independence 1755-1769).
Distance: around 90km
Min height: 50m / Max height: 1477m
Day 7 Down to the East coast You will follow (more or less, depending on the route you've chosen) the Tavignanu river down to Aleria, an ancient Roman city. Always be careful on high speed downhill sections, because (and not only in this area!) the animals, contrary to the humans, are numerous and love to stand in the middle of the road.
Once in Aleria you can visit the Roman Museum and the old fortress, or rather relax a bit in the nearby Spa resort, located directly on the beach (a transfer with the hotel bus is possible).
Distance: from 60km to 100km
Night in Aleria.
Day 8 Into the Castagniccia Heading Nothwards today, you will quickly find yourself climbing again, avoiding the main road along the coast, you will ride into the Castagniccia (owes its name to the massif chestnut planting by the Genoese in the middle-age). On your way you'll see historical witnesses of the ancient times; like churches, convents, abandoned sheepfolds...
Distance: from 80km to 100km
Night in Piedicroce.
Day 9 Back to Bastia Leaving this very authentic region, and once very crowed (though you wouldn't guess it), some gentle climbs will make sure you won't forget that Corsica is really a mountain in the sea. Finally, to end the stage and the trip, you'll easily "roll" until your last accommodation, located a few meters from the beach near the Bastia/Poretta airport.
Distance: from 70km to 100km
Night at the Marana.
Day 10 End of the tour The program ends after the breakfast. A transfer to the airport or Bastia is possible (ask us).
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Details
Starting point The tour begins in Bastia
End On day 10, after the breakfast.
Accommodation All nights in hotels (2* or 3*), in double rooms.
Number of people From 2 participants
Level of difficulty Stages from 70Km to 120Km, with sometimes steep climbs (the heaviest portion is around 12%).
Carrying Your luggage is transfered from one accommodation to the next by car. You just take with you what you need for the stage.
Options - Rent a road bike : 180€
- Supplement for a single room : 345€
- Supplement for July/August : 54€
Included Luggage transfer from accommodation to accommodation. Bed and breakfast in hotels and guest-houses (in double rooms). Maps, route notes and all the information you need for the trip (you can call us any time during the tour).
Not included Transfers to the starting point and from the end point of the program. Unplanned transfers. Insurances. Meals (except breakfast) and drinks. The bike rental. Eventual repairs on the bike. Personal spendings.
