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Day 1 |
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Welcome to Bastia, capital of northern Corsica! You will be charmed by this colorful and lively city. Take the time to stroll into the narrow streets of the Genoese Citadel and enjoy a coffee on the quays of the Old Port.
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Day 2 |
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Leave Bastia and discover Cap Corse along a beautiful coastal road. We advise you to stop for a few moments in Erbalunga, a beautiful little fishing village admired by painters. Continue your journey north along the coast. Enjoy the scenic views over the Mediterranean Sea and stop for a few moments in Macinaggio and its charming marina.
Then, you cycle up to the mill of Mattei. On your way, do not miss a stop at the Rogliano point of view from which you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the tip of Cap Corse and the island of Giraglia. Then you continue on the west coast of Cap Corse, much more hilly and winding than the east coast. Here the landscapes are wilder, the steep cliffs fall into the water offering a breathtaking scenery! Your day ends in Centuri, a charming little fishing port famous for its lobsters and very popular with celebrities in summer.
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Day 3 |
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Continue your way south along the Gulf of Saint-Florent. You reach Nonza and its large and beautiful black pebble beach bordering the turquoise sea. The village on the mountainside overlooks the beach with its beautiful Paoline tower. Then, the landscapes begin to change and give way to limestone mountains and vineyards. You end your day at Saint-Florent, a charming little harbor surrounded by the mountains of Cap Corse and nicknamed "the Corsican Saint-Tropez". Enjoy your evening to stroll in the lively streets of the citadel.
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Day 4 |
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Saint-Florent - Monticello
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Saint-Florent - Monticello
Leave Saint-Florent and start cycling through the Desert des Agriates, an amazing mountainous area with untouched nature. The Agriates extend over 40km of maquis and coasts with rugged relief, it is the largest natural and ecological site of the Corsican littoral. From village to village you cross this stunning desert and get close again to the sea. Your stage ends at the hilltop village of Monticello from where you can admire a beautiful sunset on Ile Rousse.
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Day 5 |
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You continue cycling on the hills and cross the charming villages of La Balagne region : Santa-Reparata-Di-Balagna, Pigna and Sant’Antonino. Stroll on the pretty places where meet the old ones, admire the fountains and the wash-houses, vestiges of the rural heritage and do not hesitate to push the door of the workshops where the local craftsmen will be delighted to share with you their ancestral know-how.
Then, a beautiful descent in the middle of the maquis and olive groves will take you to the sea. Finally, Calvi welcomes you in the heart of its bay overlooked by the old citadel. A short walk along its charming harbor will complete this beautiful cycling day.
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Day 6 |
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Free day in the splendid city of Calvi.
Today it’s up to you to visit Calvi and relax on one of its beaches or to ride towards Galeria for a challenging 79km loop-tour.
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Day 7 |
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After breakfast, enjoy a last stroll in Calvi before leaving.
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Bikes
On your arrival day, we provide you with :
- a touring bike adjusted to your size
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equipped : front rack pack with an integrated file compartment, saddlebags, helmet, repairing toolkit with patches etc.
We can also provide you with electric bikes or road bikes (Alu TREK Domane Al3).
Travel documents
Travel documents will be in electronic form via a mobile application. You will find there the stages day by day, the points of interest and the GPS tracking. The application access codes will be
communicated to you 1 month before departure.
Luggage transport
Our services include luggage transport in order to let you enjoy your trip comfortably and without stress :
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We transport your luggage from one accommodation to the next using a private vehicle.
- We provide bicycle saddlebags for the things you shall need during the day.
Our word of advice : as we know from experience, we strongly recommend you to avoid wearing a backpack during your cycling trip.