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Self-guided road bike tour in Northern Corsica with Europe Active
EUROPE ACTIVE
673 AV DE BORGO 20290 BORGO
Calvi-Balagne, Ouest corse, Centre corse, Castagniccia-casinca, Cap Corse, Agglomération de bastia
04 95 44 49 67
Your self-guided cycling holiday: an independent formula without worrying about baggage tracking, with or without bike rental.
Hop on your road bike and discover the most beautiful roads and cols in northern Corsica. Luggage transfers included!
This tour will offer you stunning panoramic views over the Mediterranean with scenic coastal rides from the Cape of Corsica to the town of Porto. With the daily backdrop of glorious mountain ranges, your journey will take you to the most authentic parts of Corsica located at the heart of the island.
This self-guided tour also includes luggage transfers.
Your day by day program
Day 1 - Bastia
Depending on the time of your arrival, you will be able to explore your surroundings. Bastia’s citadel, the old port and the ‘place St Nicolas’ are definitely worth a visit. If you decide to come by plane, we can also organise an airport pick-up service. Please contact us for more details.
Night in Bastia.
Day 2 - The Cape of Corsica
During the first stage of this itinerary, you will cycle northwards to the Cape of Corsica, a wild and magnificent part of the island. You will ride along the eastern coastline and cross the northern tip of Corsica via the Col de la Serra (365m).
Night in St Florent.
2 options:
82km / D+ 1407m; D-1399 / Altitude Max: 393m
109km / D+ 1917m; D-1909 / Max: 365m
Day 3 - The Balagne region
After leaving St Florent’s delightful bay, you will cycle to the famous Désert des Agriates and the Col de Vezzu (311m) in order to reach the Balagne and its authentic little mountain villages, from which you will get wonderful views over the sea and the rest of the region.
2 options:
66Km / D+ 997m; D- 999m / Max: 373m
102km / D+ 2118m; D- 2121m / Max: 691m
Night in Calvi.
Day 4 - From Calvi to Porto
One of the most beautiful coastal roads in Europe awaits you today! The itinerary offers stunning views over Corsica’s wild coastline and its mysterious wind-shaped rocks which appear to be melting under the blazing heat of the sun. A few kilometres after riding through the Col de Palmarella, the Gulf of Girolata and the Scandola Nature Reserve will come into sight.
Night in Porto.
75km /D+ 1331m ; D- 1289m / Max : 407m
Day 5 - Day off in Porto
With no obligations for the day, you will be able to do whatever you want! Spend a lazy day at the beach or your hotel... Or explore the village, the natural reserve of Scandola and the Calanches de Piana by boat... We’ll leave all these different options up to you. A walk (or a ride) around the Calanches is also possible and definitely worth the effort since this porphyritic rock mass has been inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
Cyclists, who feel brave enough to tackle the Col de Sevi (1101m), will also have the opportunity to go for a 100km ride around it.
95km / D+ 2283m; D- 2281m / Max: 1105m
Night in Porto.
Day 6 - From Spelunca Gorge to Corte
Starting from Porto, today’s ride will lead you to climb the Col de Vergio (1477m) for 30km and to travel through magnificent landscapes such as those of the Spelunca Gorge or the mystical Aïtone forest. Then, you will start a 35km descent, including fifteen through the extraordinary Scala di Santa Regina.
Night in Corte.
2 options:
84km / D+ 2895m; D- 2493m / Max: 1480m
The Restonica gorges
31km / D+ 979m; D- 984m / Max: 1372m
Day 7 - The Castagniccia region
You will leave Corte, the former capital of the island, and journey eastwards to the Castagniccia region, otherwise known as the birthplace of Corsica’s greatest men, such as Sambucucciu d’Alando and Pascal Paoli. With no less than four cols to climb, this stage is one of the hardest of this circuit, the best having been saved till last! Once you leave the mountains, you will reach the East Coast and the town of Lucciana, which is located at the south end of Bastia.
Night near Bastia airport.
95km / D+ 2894m ; D- 3281m / Max: 999m
Day 8 - Your trip ends here
Your trip ends here
ACCOMODATION
7 nights in hotels (double bedrooms).
NUMBER OF PEOPLE
From two.
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
Approximately 80-110km a day, with height gains between 800 and 2000m.
CARRYING
Luggage transfers by vehicle.
DEPARTURE BOARD
Departures every day from the beginning of April to the end of October.
Benefits
Included
- Nights in 2 and 3-star hotels
- Breakfasts
- Luggages transfer between each stage
- Information package with maps and road-books on our app (a smartphone is required)
- Local assistance (by phone)
Not included
- Transport options from and to Bastia
- Beverages and meals
- Personal travel insurance
- Bike rental
- Everything not mentioned on the "included" part
