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Top 5 best certified mountain bike trails in Corsica to discover with your family New
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Try certified mountain bike trails in Corsica
The Balagne and Castagniccia regions offer certified mountain bike trails suitable for families.
Did you know?
A mountain biking site certified by the French Cycling Federation (FFC) is an area suitable for mountain biking with over 100 kilometres of marked trails, maintained and classified by level of difficulty. Certified areas include a welcome point where you can get information about the trails, maps, marked routes, a mountain bike wash point and tools for minor repairs.
Balagne (the garden of Corsica) includes Calvi, L'Isula (Île Rousse) and numerous villages perched in the mountains and by the sea. With its vast olive groves, lemon and almond trees, the region is one of the most visited in Corsica. There are over 200 kilometres of hiking trails. The FFC Balagna mountain biking site has trails for all levels of difficulty.
In Castagniccia Mare e Monti - Costa Verde , families can also enjoy mountain biking. Over 124 kilometres of trails classified by difficulty level await you.
Prefer road cycling? Enjoy a cycling area with over 670 km of circuits.
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Did you know?
The Isula has some very difficult (black) mountain bike trails. The routes are more suited to experienced cyclists, with most of the trails having an elevation gain of around 700 metres.
1. Reginu loop in Balagne (FFC 1 mountain bike trail)
Cross the Reginu plain , a Natura 2000 site for the preservation of the red kite, a protected species of bird of prey. This short loop is ideal for families. You can try out different types of Corsican terrain: road, track and gentle single tracks, before trying out other mountain bike routes.
● Start : Hamlet of Reginu.
● Difficulty : green (easy, suitable for families).
● Lenght : 6 km.
● Elevation : +42 m/-48 m.
2. San Ciprianu loop in Balagne (FFC mountain bike loop 5)
This circuit takes you through the Aregno plain on pleasant little paths, but there are a few difficulties to be expected. In wet weather, the bridge crossing is sometimes impassable. Check with the Isula or Calvi Tourist Office before setting off on your adventure.
● Start : L'Algaiola (Algajola).
● Difficulty : blue (moderate, suitable for families).
● Lenght : 6 km.
● Elevation : +46 m/-48 m
To stay near the start of the loop, choose a hotel with a sea view in L'Algaiola.
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3. Fiuminale loop in Balagne (FFC 9 mountain bike loop)
This introductory loop takes you to the villages of Olmi è Cappella and Vallica. Explore wild trails by mountain bike in the heart of the Ghjunsani district, in the far south-east of Balagne. The Tuani convent is well worth a visit along the way. Listed as a historic monument, it offers a dozen rooms for families wishing to stop off for the night. The landscape is dotted with numerous peaks over 2,000 metres high, including Monte Cinto at 2,710 metres.
● Start : Olmi è Cappella.
● Difficulty : blue (moderate, suitable for families).
● Lenght : 12 km.
● Elevation : +282 m/-274 m.
Charming inns and guesthouses, such as the Auberge u Pasturellu in the heart of the Tartagine-Melaja forest, await you in Olmi è Cappella.
4. Muratu Loop in Balagne (FFC 14 mountain bike loop)
This mountain bike trail winds through Corsican vineyards. Ride along easy trails for an enjoyable family outing.
● Start : Lumiu (Lumio)
● Difficulté : green (easy, suitable for families).
● Lenght : 7 km.
● Elevation : +81 m/-80 m.
Families can rent an apartment or hotel room in Lumiu or Calvi (10 minutes by car) to enjoy sea views and visit the famous citadel.
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5. La Spassiverde de Costa Verde (FFC 7 b mountain bike loop)
La Spassiverde is a 6-kilometre route linking the villages of Prunete and Moriani. This easy route allows you to ride along the Costa Verde coastline and ride along the beaches. Environmental enhancement efforts are dynamic in this region, which has led to the creation of numerous cycle tourism routes and a mountain bike trail.
● Start : Padulella car park, near Moriani Beach.
● Difficulty : green (easy, suitable for families)
● Lenght : 6,4 km.
● Elevation : +20 m.
The Costa Verde has plenty of accommodation for families, with charming hotels and apartments by the sea. There are numerous camping villages dotted around the area, including the Arinella Bianca campsite and the Sole Di Sari campsite .
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The mountain biker's code
To ensure you have a great time outdoors with your family, there are a few safety rules to follow when mountain biking in Corsica:
● Only use marked trails.
● Follow the direction of the trails.
● Avoid picking wild plants.
● Check the condition of your mountain bike before setting off.
Recommended for adults, helmets are compulsory for children under 12.
Our top 5 best mountain bike loops in Corsica promise wonderful moments with your family, surrounded by nature. Set off on an adventure between the sea and the mountains to discover landscapes off the beaten track.
Discover Corsica by road bike
Corsica welcomes you off the beaten track with the GT 20 . Inaugurated in 2020, this cycle route takes you on a Grande Traversée (GT) across the island, from Bastia to Bunifaziu (Bonifacio). Divided into 12 stages, the circuit covers no less than 600 kilometres.
In Corsica, there are hills everywhere. While athletes prefer road bikes, amateurs prefer electric bikes to complete the entire circuit. You will find charging stations in each of the GT 20 stage towns. Depending on your pace, allow between 6 and 12 days for this cycling adventure.
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