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.

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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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Bastia to Ajaccio along the West Coast of Corsica

Follow the stunning coast between the Corsica's main cities

Offered by:
Europe Active

Phone number:
France: +33 (0)4 95 44 4 9 67; UK: +44 (0)20 3239 4967

Tour length:
8 days / 7 nights

Price:
From €1370

Follow Corsica's most beautiful coastal roads from Bastia to Ajaccio. This superb self-guided trip allows you to enjoy the best that Corsica has to offer – and by following the route of the third stage of the Tour de France in 2013. From the northern capital of Bastia, will cycle to Ajaccio, the birthplace of Napoleon. Keep your eyes on the road and off the stunning and varied western coastline – you'll need to allow lots of time for photo stops! Also stop to visit the Balagne region, which has wonderful beaches and picturesque mountain villages, and the area around Porto, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The price includes B&B accommodation in 2-star and 3-star hotels, road book and maps, mobile app, luggage transfers between hotels. Stages of between 26km and 52km each day with up to 800m of climbing. On some days there is a choice of 2 routes – one longer and one shorter. Choice of regular touring bikes, e-bikes or road bikes.

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Bastia to Calvi – Cycling Northern Corsica

Cycle on the most beautiful roads in Corsica

Offered by:
Le Velo Voyageur

Phone number:
+33 (0)1 80 91 98 18

Tour length:
7 days

Price:
From €1069

Corsica really is a dream cycling destination. This is your chance to see it under your own steam. Start your journey in Bastia and cycle along the Cap Corse, discovering its varied coastal landscapes, more developed and accessible on the east coast and more wild and rugged on the west. Visit Macinaggio and its marina, Centuri and its lobster fishing port, and Nonza and its black pebble beach before reaching the seaside resort of Saint-Florent. After a well-deserved rest day, take the road through the majestic Desert des Agriates to reach the hilltop village of Monticello for a breathtaking view of Ile Rousse. Finally, after visiting some typical Corsican villages, cycle down to the sea and Calvi. The price includes baggage transfers, accommodation, route notes and maps and bike hire. Electric bikes are available to take the bite out of the hills. Please note that this tour is not available in July and August, when it can get too hot and too busy to make the most of a cycling holiday here.

Itinerary for cycling on Corsica

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Corsica by E-bike: GT20 from Bastia to Bonifacio

Traverse the entire island of Corsica from north to south

Offered by:
Europe Active

Phone number:
France: +33 (0)4 95 44 4 9 67; UK: +44 (0)20 3239 4967

Tour length:
12 days / 11 nights

Price:
From €2360

This self-guided electric bike holiday follows the new route of the GT20 – the Grande Traversée of Corsica that allows you to explore the interior of this stunning island. Follow the route as it unfolds from north to south from Bastia all the way to Bonifacio, the southern point of the island. The price includes B&B accommodation in 3-star hotels and guesthouses, road book and maps, mobile app, luggage transfers between hotels. Stages of between 26km and 52km each day with up to 800m of climbing. On some days there is a choice of 2 routes – one longer and one shorter. Choice of regular touring bikes, e-bikes or road bikes. The route covers about 80km a day. This is a moderately challenging route made much easier by e-bike.

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