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Corsica cycling holidays

Published by Lyn on 31 October 2014

Find a guided or self-guided cycling tour of Corsica to match your ability and budget.

Anyone for Corsica? My bespoke cycling service

Let me help you sort your cycling holiday with this personal service

Offered by:
Freewheeling France

Tour length:
You decide

Level of difficulty:
You decide

Price:
You decide

Located off the southern coast of France, the island of Corsica is a MAGIC place to cycle. It's diverse and beautiful and isolated, yet within reach. You can fly in or get the ferry across, you can ride guided or unguided, in the hills or along the coast. If you want to find out more about Corsica, or if you need a hand planning your cycling holiday there, then the my bespoke Freewheeling France service could be for you. I can help you tailor your trip to your budget, your time and your ability. Just check out the info in my blog here and drop me a line. Whether it's road riding or mountain biking, whether you're cycling solo or in a group – just email me through your requirements and I'll help take the hassle out of planning a super cycling holiday in one of France's most amazing corners. Lyn @ FWF.

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Corsica Northern Tour

Ride the spectacular north of Corsica, plus its beautiful rugged interior

Offered by:
Forever Cycle Tours

Phone number:
+44 (0)20 3289 6100

Tour length:
8 days, 7 nights

Level of difficulty:
Moderate

Price:
£1595

Follow the spectacular road along the coast of northern Corsica before heading inland to explore the unspoiled forests and rustic mountain villages of the interior, cutting through the beautiful Balagne and Castagniccia regions. This relaxed itinerary takes advantage of the milder pre-summer temperatures of May, when you can expect near-deserted roads, warm sunny days and postcard vistas around every corner. In the evenings, sample the local food and wines, indulge in Corsica's chestnut beer, and take in the sunset views as you trade stories of the day's adventures. 480km, 6,500m of climbing – all fully supported. Price includes half-board accommodation and transfers. Bike hire an optional extra.
2018 dates: May 20-27

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Custom Cycling Holidays in France

Tailored support for your group cycling holiday in France

Offered by:
La Vie en Velo

Phone number:
+44 (0) 7984 065329

Tour length:
Tailored

Level of difficulty:
Tailored

Price:
£480 per day for staffed and fully equipped van and custom-fitted box trailer.

La Vie en Velo can support your trip to anywhere in France. This year they already have custom trips planned in the Pyrenees, the Alps, as well as London-Paris. Their service is ideal for groups and can be tailored to your group size – prices include full van support, bike and baggage transfers and stacks of bikey knowledge. Angus can plan your accommodation for you and also arrange bike hire if you're not bringing your own (he can bring your bike and luggage for you from the UK). Routes can be tailored for you. The La Vie en Velo team specialises in taking cyclists to ride wherever they want using a van and custom-fitted box trailer for your bikes. Ideal for family groups, charity rides, cycling clubs and corporate events.

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Custom Guided Road Cycling Tours

Choose your own adventure with a tailormade tour anywhere in France

Offered by:
HC Bike Tours

Phone number:
+37 1 26306180 (Europe) / +1 650 319 8824 (US)

Tour length:
You decide

Level of difficulty:
Challenging

Price:
Varies

Tailor your own dream cycling adventure. HC Bike Tours specialise in custom tours taking you anywhere in Europe. Just tell them where you want to go and how challenging you want your ride to be and they'll work out the best routes, sort logistics, book hotels and make all the other arrangements to ensure you have a hassle-free holiday. They can cater for small groups of between 1 and 14 riders, and can take care of cyclists of all abilities as well as non-cycling partners. Start by filling out the booking form on their site with your basics and you'll be on your way to build the perfect itinerary.

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Cycling in France – Custom Holidays

Choose your own cycling tour of southern France

Offered by:
La Ligne Verte

Phone number:
+33 (0)6 74 92 63 14

Tour length:
5-22 days

Level of difficulty:
You decide

Price:
From €346

Tailor-made self-guided cycling or mountain bike tours of southern France for individuals or groups. Itineraries can be planned for all abilities and budgets. You choose where you'd like to go and for how long, and La Ligne Verte will do the rest. Holidays include as standard half-board (dinner and B&B), luggage transfer, transfers of persons when needed, maps and written route notes with information about interesting sites and events along the way.

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