RIDE & DRIVE - MOUNTAIN BIKING IN SOUTHERN CORSICA
price from 620 €
Corsica - Mountain biking - Ride & Drive - 7 days
On all the stages of this trip you will drive around the beautiful southern extremity of Corsica. Each day you'll ride on different tracks and trails, except in Bonifacio where we thought a day off would be good for the legs and some site-seeing. But you can also explore the area on your bike! Enjoy the freedom of driving from one location to the other as and when you like. This is probably the best way to discover this great island, and enjoy some great rides on your mountain bike!
This is a self-guided tour for a minimum of two persons. Please bring your own bikes.
Day 1 Coti Chiavari The tour starts in Porticcio, not far from Ajaccio. This day tour combines the see and the mountains and leads you through the beautiful Chiavari forest.
Night in a "Gîte" (dormitories)
Ride: about 2h45 / 32km / 680m h. d.
Day 2 The region of Sartene A small and easy loop, 100% dusty tracks, towards the see. A worth to see historical attraction of the area is the site of the "Menhir du Vaccil-Vecchiu".
Night in a hotel
Ride: about 2h00 / 25km / 390m h. d.
Day 3 Bonifacio The must be seen:
The Citadel, the Piantarella beach, on the way there you have the famous "Golf de Sperone" and breathtaking view over the white Bonifacio cliffs (really unbelievable!).
Around the harbor you can find Restaurants, shops, diving schools...
Night in a hotel.
Day 4 Sotta The mountain of Cagna… At the end of the climb; sheepfolds, a Madonna, and a stunning view over the South of the island, until Sardinia.
Night in a hotel.
Ride: about 3h45 / 41km / 1150m h. d.
Day 5 Conca Todays tour will lead you through the famous Ospedale forest. From some heights you'll be able to oversee the bay of Porto-Vecchio, just superb!
Night in a "Gîte".
Ride: about 2h15 / 27km / 830m h. d.
Day 6 Solaro 100% tracks through the Tova forest, heading to the Bavella rock formation. Just a great ride, amazing landscapes!
Night in a hotel.
Ride: about 2h45 / 36km / 790m h. d.
Day 7 End of the tour Your tour ends after the breakfast.
Fact sheet
Details
Starting point Starting point of the trip is Ajaccio.
End The tour ends near Solenzara, on the East coast, after the breakfast.
Accommodation In double rooms and 2 nights in "gîtes" with dormitory-type rooms (see options for all nights in double rooms).
Number of people From 2 participants
Level of difficulty Loops from 2h00 to 3h45, and 390m to 1150m height difference.
Carrying No luggage transfer, as you are traveling with your car (if you need information to rent one, ask us).
Options - Extra for all nights in double rooms : 35€
- Extra for July/August : 120€
Included Breakfast from day 2 to day 7. 2 diners. The needed maps and route notes, as well for the bike tours as for the stages with the car.
Not included The lunches. The diners (except 2). The drinks. Personal spendings.
