View at bay at Cap Corsica

Cycle Tour - The Corsican Cap - self-guided - 8D/7N Classic

A dream by bike!

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  • Duration

    8 Days
  • Difficulty

    Easy
  • Distance

    213km
  • Landscapes

    • Sea/Ocean
    • Nature
    • City
  • Theme

    • Sportive
    • Culture 
  • Type of Journey

    Self-Guided

Description

Sandy beaches, watchtower and charming fishing villages, a beautiful place to bike along the coast. The beginning and the end in Bastia enable a nice stay in this scenic and historical harbor town. And there is always the possibility to extend your stay with a swim or a hike.

 

HIGHLIGHTS

Cycling along the coast & Panoramic view
Picturesque Nonza
Cross the Teghime pass
Swimming in turquoise bays
Old city of Bastia

Characteristics of this journey/holiday

Day by day

Day 1 Bastia

Your bike trip starts in Bastia, the capital of the department “Haute-Corse”. We recommend arriving early, the historic quarter is worth seeing.

Day 2 Bastia – Sisco 23 ou 29 km

After breakfast you start cycling in northern direction. The road follows along the coast. Enjoy the view on the crystal clear, turquoise water with hidden bays offering many opportunities to stop for a swim. You can also stop in Erbalunga, a small fishermen’s town.

Day 3 Sisco – Macinaggio 22 ou 38 km

Today you continue to cycle along the coast. Stop for a swim in one of the many bays along the way. After your arrival in Macinaggio you can either relax on the beach or go for a walk along the famous “Sentier des Douaniers”.

Day 4 Macinaggio – Canari 43 ou 48 km

On this day you are going to see the real beauty of Corse. Standing on top of the rocky cliffs you can discover a breathtaking landscape with a view on the monasteries hidden between the slopes.

Day 5 Canari – Saint-Florent 31, 35 ou 48 km

On this day you are going to see the real beauty of Corse. Standing on top of the rocky cliffs you can discover a breathtaking landscape with a view on the monasteries hidden between the slopes.

Day 6 Saint Florent

Here you can either rest with a relaxed day at the beach or you might want to explore the beautiful landscape around Saint-Florent by bike.

Day 7 Saint-Florent – Bastia 25 ou 57 km

Today’s stage of your journey is a bit more exhausting. You will cross the Teghime-Pass. Your efforts will be rewarded by a view on the Gulf of Saint-Florent in the West and the Marana Beach in the East.

Day 8 Departure

This is the end of your journey. If you want to you can extend your stay.

Accommodation

6 nights in 3* hotels + 1 night in a 2** hotel

Included services

6 nights in 3* hotels + 1 night in a 2** hotel
Daily breakfast
Route book and maps
Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
24 h Service Hotline

City tax is not included and has to be paid on the spot.

POSSIBLE OPTIONS

Transfer Airport Bastia – Bastia
Rental of bikes, helmets, GPS devices

 

Tour dates

Arrival: Daily 02.04. – 29.10.2024

Additional informations

Grade: Accessible to all.
From 20 to 50 km per day with little difference in altitude except on days 4 and 7

How to get there ?

By plane: Direct flights from all major airports in Germany or flights via PARIS ORLY (ORY) to AEROPORT DE BASTIA-PORETTA (BIA)

By ship: Ferries from MARSEILLE, NIZZA, TOULON, LIVORNO (Italy) or SAVONA (Italy) to Bastia

By car: Crossing possible by ferry, hotel parking

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