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| "TOUR DE CORSE" WITH ASSISTANCE - COMFORT | price from 845 € | | Corsica - Guided cycling - Road bike with assistance - 7 days |
On this program you will discover the amazing scenery that this Mediterranean island has to offer. Just unbelievable landscapes await you along the roads switching between coast and mountains. You will meet proud local people who will want to impress on you their passion for their home, food and traditions.
The accommodation that we choose is all well located and offers the comfort you need; whether in "gîte d'étape" (dormitory version) or in hotels (double rooms).
Surely is this a trip that you won't forget!! |
Day 1 From Bastia into the Balagne
This first stage starts from Bastia and heads westwards up over the Col de Teghime
From here you have a great view over Bastia and the region to the south. The view also extends to the west and over to the magnificent bay of St-Florent. The road sweeps downhill from here, through Patrimonio, a region known for its vineyards (a quick stop to taste a few good wines is not a bad idea). You will then cross St-Florent and ride through the Corsican desert (le désert des Agriates), before reaching the small villages of the Balagne, on the northwest coast. Night stop in Calvi.
Distance: around 110km
Min height: 3m / Max height: 536m |  |
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Day 2 From the Balagne to the bay of Porto
The itinerary follows the coastal road along crystal clear waters, and offers some stunning views. The major climb of the day is the Col de Palmarella
After the "Col de la Croix", through a few typical villages, you will reach Porto and its famous Genoese tower. If you want to, you can ride up to the "Calanques de Piana" (an extraordinary rock formation, UNESCO world heritage).
Distance: about 85km (105km with the ride to the Calanques)
Min height: 3m / Max height: 856m |  |
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Day 3 Through the Spelunca gorges to the heart of Corsica
Leaving Porto and the coast, todays stage leads you through stunning gorges into the Aïtone-forest and up to the highest road pass of the island, the Col de Vergio
Don'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!), before crossing Corte (where the island's university is located) and finally reaching the region of Venaco. Distance: around 105km
Min height: 50m / Max height: 1477m |  |
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Day 4 From the centre of the island to the bay of Propriano
The day starts with the Col de Vizzavona
followed by a short fast downhill, before climbing again, up the beautiful Col de Scalella
Further on the route undulates through some tiny villages (some of them known for their prehistorical vestiges). Todays accomodation offers you a great view over the bay of Propriano, and after a long day on your bike you can enjoy a cold drink watching the sunset!
Distance: 104km
Min height: 30m / Max height: 1193m |  |
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Day 5 From the Propriano bay to the Coscione plateau
Today you will cross the Alta Rocca region, with its old historical villages, olive trees and mills. From the village of Zonza, the fittest will take the climb up to the famous Col de Bavella
The views over the Bavella needles are just amazing! Then it continues to undulate until the Col de la Vaccia (1195m) and a gentle descent to our overnight stop.
Distance: 98km
Min height: 52m / Max height: 1195m (1218m) |  |
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Day 6 From the Coscione to the historical capital of Corsica
You have a few km to warm up before attacking the 1st climb of the 3 this stage has to offer; the Col de Verde
A beautiful road through the Verde-forest followed by the next uphill section, up the superb Col de Sorba
The views are just wonderful! But keep your eyes on the road during the long and twisty descent. The next pass is a bit easier and also offers unique views over the Corsican countryside. Down again on a superb and twisty road, before rolling the last few km into Corte, historical capital of the island.
Distance: around 100km
Min height: 211m / Max height: 1311m |  |
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Day 7 The Castagniccia
Deep through the villages of the Castagniccia, todays stage leads you into this area known for its old chapels, natural water sources and centuries old chestnut trees. That's pure nature!! Keep your eyes peeled for the "Milan Royal" (a local bird of prey) flying gracefully through the sky. Soon you will reach the east coast again, and Bastia is not much further.
Distance 105km to the airport (123km to the port)
Min height: 1m / Max height: 1000m. |  |
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| Details | Starting point
In Bastia, at the port at 9:00 am (a pick-up at the airport is possible)
End
In Bastia, at the port (or airport) on day 7.
Accommodation
Nights in double rooms in hotels, guest house and auberge.
Number of people
From 7 participants (starts with 5 or 6 people are possible, contact us)
Level of difficulty
For regular cyclists. Daily stages from around 90km to 120km, with some steep climbs.
Carrying
Your luggage gets carried on all the stages by the assistance van.
Options
- Road bike rental : 150€
- Full board : 49€
- Single room : 110€
Included
Breakfast from day 2 to day 7. Dinner from day 1 to day 6. Van assistance and luggage transfer on the stages. 6 nights in double rooms.
Not included
The transfer to the starting point of the tour, and the transfer after the tour. The drinks. Unplanned transfers. Optional activities to the programme. Bike rental. Eventual repair costs. Personal spending.
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