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21 speed hybrid bike rental (hybrid premium, aluminium or carbon road bike or e-bike available - supplement applies) Hybrid & e-bikes include helmet, lock, double back panniers and a small front bag, repair kit Premium road bikes include helmet, lock, a small front bag, repair kit Digital information pack - smartphone app with maps and route book Emergency hotline You will be provided with a rental bike as requested. See Trip Notes for more details about the available bikes. Upgraded models and e-bikes must be pre-booked and a supplement applies. In the case of a puncture the assumption is that you can repair. You will be given a proper puncture repair kit, which will enable you to solve the problem.

Accommodation

6 nights in 3 star hotels and 1 night in a local inn on a twin share basis generally with ensuite facilities

Meals

7 breakfasts – continental breakfasts are served and usually consist of breads, jams, coffee, tea and juices

Transport

21 speed hybrid bike rental (hybrid premium, aluminium or carbon road bike or e-bike available - supplement applies).

Not included:

Flights

Flights are not included.

Others

Travel to Bastia and from Lucciana Meals not listed as included, drinks Travel insurance - mandatory Luggage transfer, you carry your gear in panniers provided. Supplement applies for luggage transfers Excess luggage Bike hire deposit (payable by cash or credit card locally). Deposit is returned on conclusion of trip. Any damage to the bike will need to be paid locally. Guide – this is a self guided cycling holiday A supplement will apply if you book a single room Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage We recommend bringing a smartphone holder for your handlebars, to follow the route easily using the app. Items of a personal nature Bike helmet* (included), mobile phone holder, wet weather gear, daypack, water bottle and sun protection. A comprehensive gear list is included in the pre-departure information provided on booking. *For safety reasons, we insist that cycle helmets are worn whilst cycling.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Guide

This is a self-guided tour.

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Day 1 Day 1: Join Bastia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Join Bastia

The trip begins on check in to the hotel in the afternoon. Your bike will be provided today or in the morning. The rest of the day is free to discover the capital of Upper-Corsica. The old port is picturesque and you can take time to visit the freely accessible citadel and the old city which offers a superb panorama out to the sea and the town. For dinner, you should head to the old port which is oozing with atmosphere. Note: luggage transfer is optional (supplement applies). If you choose to carry your luggage, please pack your requirements for the trip in the panniers provided. Your main luggage should be left either at the airport left luggage or the first hotel (please note that you will need to return to the first hotel to collect it at the end of the trip).
Day 2 Day 2: Cycle The Corsica Cape To Canari (59 Or 79Km/36.5 Or 49Mi)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Cycle The Corsica Cape To Canari (59 Or 79Km/36.5 Or 49Mi)

This morning you’ll pedal along the east side of the Cape of Corsica, only a stone’s throw from the sea. You’ll then cross the island to join the west coast of the Cape with its dramatic cliffs. The route is strewn with Genoese and Paoline towers as well as old convents and mills, and the landscape, including the small fishing ports, is splendid. Stay overnight in the charming village of Canari. Cycling: a choice of two routes, approx. 59km/36.5m or 79km/49mi
Day 3 Day 3: To The Gulf Of Saint-Florent On A Choice Of Routes (31 Or 48Km/19 Or 30Mi)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: To The Gulf Of Saint-Florent On A Choice Of Routes (31 Or 48Km/19 Or 30Mi)

The route today takes you away from Corsica Cape to head southward, in the direction of Saint-Florent. Depending on the route you choose, you may visit the village of Patrimonio, famous all around Corsica for its vineyards. Tastings are possible in the cellars of the village. This route offers superb viewpoints on the Gulf of Saint-Florent. In Saint-Florent, you should take some time to visit the citadel and to stroll around the port and its small commercial streets. Stay overnight in Saint-Florent. Cycling: a choice of two routes, approx. 31km/19mi or 48km/30mi.
Day 4 Day 4: The Desert Of Agriates To The Coast Near Ile Rousse (48, 69 Or 80Km/30,43 Or 49.5Mi)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: The Desert Of Agriates To The Coast Near Ile Rousse (48, 69 Or 80Km/30,43 Or 49.5Mi)

The ride today takes you into the heart of the Agriates Desert. From hamlet to hamlet, you cross this superb desert covered in the local maquis scrub - which has a great scent and is amazing in Spring when in blossom). Dependent on which route you take, you will be able to ascend into the heights of Balagne to see dramatic landscapes before descending towards the littoral and its Genoese Towers. Returning to the coast, you will soon arrive at your accommodation not far from Ile Rousse. Cycling: a choice of three routes, approx. 48km/30mi, 69km/43m or 80km/49.5mi.
Day 5 Day 5: Loop Cycle To The Villages Of Balagne (30 Or 76Km/18.5 Or 47Mi)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Loop Cycle To The Villages Of Balagne (30 Or 76Km/18.5 Or 47Mi)

Today you’ll get 2 options: resting or exploring the pretty villages of the Balagne by bike. 2 cycling loops are available today: a short one towards Codole lake or a longer one towards the bewitching stone villages perched in the middle of nowhere, with an astonishing beauty that hasn’t changed with time. Overnight in Monticello. Cycling: choice of two routes, approx. 30km/18.5mi or 76km/47mi.
Day 6 Day 6: Cycle To The Golo River Valley (48, 61 Or 73Km/30, 38 Or 45.5Mi)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Cycle To The Golo River Valley (48, 61 Or 73Km/30, 38 Or 45.5Mi)

Continue into the villages of the Balagne, with superb testimonies of the past through old churches and convents. You will follow the border of the Natural Reserve of Corsica until you reach the Golo river valley, your stop for the night. Today will be marked by the numerous animals you will see wandering in freedom: cows, pigs, goats... Transfer from Ponte Leccia to your hotel in Lucciana, a village close to the airport. (about 45 minutes transfer time). Cycling: choice of 2 routes, approx. 51km/31mi (+957m, -1600m), 63km/39mi (+1143m, -1807m)
Day 7 Day 7: Cycle The Castagniccia Region (34, 53 Or 57Km/21, 33 Or 35.5Mi)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Cycle The Castagniccia Region (34, 53 Or 57Km/21, 33 Or 35.5Mi)

Your last day of riding will take you to the villages of Castagniccia known for their chapels, the many natural springs and the ancestral culture of the chestnut. The Royal Milan, this impressive bird of prey, which is very common in the region, will certainly not fail to hover over your heads. You will cross many rivers and streams before coming into view of the coast. Return to Lucciana for your overnight accommodation Cycling: choice of 3 routes, approx. 34km/21mi, 53km/33mi or 57km/35.5mi.
Day 8 Day 8: Trip Concludes In Lucciana
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Trip Concludes In Lucciana

Your trip concludes after breakfast. We can assist with a transfer back to Bastia on request (to the hotel or airport, to collect stored luggage) - please ask for our rates.

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Corsica Cycle

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Itinerary of your trip Corsica Cycle

Day 1: Join Bastia

Day 2: Cycle The Corsica Cape To Canari (59 Or 79Km/36.5 Or 49Mi)

Day 3: To The Gulf Of Saint-Florent On A Choice Of Routes (31 Or 48Km/19 Or 30Mi)

Day 4: The Desert Of Agriates To The Coast Near Ile Rousse (48, 69 Or 80Km/30,43 Or 49.5Mi)

Day 5: Loop Cycle To The Villages Of Balagne (30 Or 76Km/18.5 Or 47Mi)

Day 6: Cycle To The Golo River Valley (48, 61 Or 73Km/30, 38 Or 45.5Mi)

Day 7: Cycle The Castagniccia Region (34, 53 Or 57Km/21, 33 Or 35.5Mi)

Day 8: Trip Concludes In Lucciana

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