The racing bike is the inseparable company of all your holidays. And it will also be so on the occasion of the next trip to Corsica. Moreover, there must be a good reason if the nickname of this destination is the island of beauty. A reason that you are willing to discover pedaling with your trusty two wheels.
The recommended routes are these five. Let’s start with two undemanding itineraries, while the last two are quite long and require a good training.
Starting from Bastia, on the northwest coast of Corsica, you will first move along the sea and then turn towards the hinterland, crossing the so-called finger of Corsica. Passing through fishing villages, ancient convents and old mills, you will arrive in Ogliastro.
The ancient Genoese towers on one side and some of the most beautiful beaches of northern Corsica on the other will keep you company along the coastal road that leads to the Gulf of Saint-Florent. On the way you will see small villages such as Patrimonio with its vineyards and Nonza perched on the cliff.
The real difficulty of the route is given by the length. There are no demanding climbs and it is therefore possible to dedicate yourself to admire the coast, the sea and the small villages that meet along the way.
This itinerary is divided into two parts: from Porto Vecchio to Bonifacio and from Bonifacio to Propriano.
During the first part, you will always be on very busy roads, especially during the summer, so be careful.
During the second part, you can admire one of the most beautiful views of the southern coast of Corsica.
The last of these five routes to discover Corsica by bike takes place along the west coast of the island of beauty. Do not be fooled by the “reduced” length: you will have to face several climbs, such as Bocca di Cilaccia and Col Saint Georges.
You are thinking of visiting Corsica in August, the month of holidays par excellence. Although the temperatures are certainly not excessive, it is still hot: July and September would be much more suitable but also August will not disappoint you. Furthermore, although you will not be alone on the island of beauty, you must not fear crowding on the bike paths.
How to bring your trusty two-wheeler to the island of beauty? It is easy to say: mount the bike supports in the car and embark the vehicle directly on one of the ferries to Corsica.
The tickets and the place for the vehicle can be booked on this page using our online booking system: specify the model and size of the vehicle and if there is a bike rack. That’s it: the tickets booked in this way will be sent to you directly via email.
Cycling is not the only sport that can be practiced in Corsica. The island of beauty is a true paradise (also) for all fans of sports activities, especially outdoors.
Find out more: Corsica: the 5 main sports that can be practiced on the island of beauty
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