Corsica, Isle of Beauty

Day 1: Cape of Corsica
Day 2: Cape of Corsica - Centuri, 26 or 34 mi. (41 or 55 km) 560 or 860 m of elevation gain
Day 3: Centuri - Saint Florent, 36 mi. (58 km)
Day 4: Saint Florent, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 5: Saint Florent - Ile Rousse, 28, 48, or 53 mi. (45, 77 or 85 km) 600, 1260, or 1400 m of positive elevation
Day 6: Ile Rousse - Calvi, 16, 19, or 22 mi. (25, 31, or 35 km) 360, 490, 650 m of positive elevation
Day 7: Departure

Depending on the level of accommodations, distances may vary by a few miles/kilometers in either way. All distances are approximate. Due to circumstances beyond anyone's control, such as weather conditions or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during your holiday. For example, along the way, you may find temporary deviations/detours caused by roadwork. Follow any instructions on site or help is only a phone call away.

Day 1: Cape of Corsica
You will be welcomed at the airport in Bastia and transferred to Cape Corsica. Depending on your arrival time, you could take the rental bike on a test ride around the grounds and the surrounding area, consisting of beautiful stone villages and a small marina famous for its diving.  The restaurant next to the hotel is a perfect place for dinner as it is one of the best in Cape Corsica.

Standard accommodation: 3* Hotel A Stalla Sischese
Luxury accommodation: 4* Hotel Demeure Castel Brando

Day 2:  Cape of Corsica - Centuri, 26 or 34 mi. (41 or 55 km) 560 or 860 m of elevation gain
This morning, you will go North, following the coastline, passing beautiful Genoese towers and crossing vineyards to reach the Maccinaggio port. To reach the Mattei windmill, you will have a climb but will then enjoy a beautiful descent to Centuri, renowned for being the first lobsters' fishing port in France.  

Standard and luxury accommodations: 3* Hotel le Vieux Moulin

Day 3: Centuri - Saint Florent, 36 mi. (58 km)
Leaving Centuri, you follow the road overlooking the sea. The views are amazing on this dramatic coast offering hidden and sheltered creeks ideal for swimming in the clear turquoise waters. Next,  Nonza with its Paoline tower and its black pebble beach is worth a stop. Later, you will cross Patrimonio, renowned for the best wine in Corsica, enriched by an incredible diversity in soil, climate, and windswept, granite, mountainsides. Its vineyards and beautiful church are a highlight. Wine tasting is offered in many of the cellars. The day's destination is Saint Florent, where you will stay for two nights.

Standard accommodation: 3* Hotel Flor
Luxury accommodation: 4* Hotel La Roya 

Day 4: Saint Florent, 31 mi. (50 km)
Saint-Florent is a lovely little town with a small harbor and white sand beach. From here you can board a shuttle to one of the most beautiful beaches of the island, Saleccia. 
You might also want to bike the suggested route of 50 km around the Nebbiu's villages.

Standard accommodation: 3* Hotel Flor
Luxury accommodation: 4* Hotel La Roya 

Day 5: Saint Florent - Ile Rousse, 28, 48, or 53 mi. (45, 77 or 85 km) 600, 1260, or 1400 m of positive elevation
Today is an amazing ride across a protected coastal route with stunning landscapes. The road undulates in a luxurious granite and green environment, in spite of the arid climate. Once at the Vezzu pass, you will get beautiful views of the mountains. 
A great descent will follow toward the Balagne area where different options are available to you. With a reasonable beach to the south at Plage de Rindara, and small rocky islands to the north, Ile-Rousse is in a perfect setting.

Standard accommodation: 3* Hotel La Pietra
Luxury accommodation: 4* Hotel Perla Rossa

Day 6: Ile Rousse - Calvi, 16, 19, or 22 mi. (25, 31, or 35 km) 360, 490, or 650 m of positive elevation
You will cycle inland today to reach some of the most beautiful villages in Corsica, such as Pigna and Sant Antonino. In your roadbook, you will be given suggestions to taste some fantastic local food in amazing places and restaurants (listed in your Europe Active road-book). You can also taste the local lime juice in Sant Antonino to kick you up the next hill! The artisans' road will then welcome you before the descent to Calvi, a little Saint Tropez in Corsica.

Standard accommodation: 3* Hotel Revellata
Luxury accommodation: 5* Hotel La Signoria

Day 7: Departure
Airport transfers can be arranged to Calvi or Batia Airports. Just ask

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Accommodations

There are two options for accommodations for this tour. The standard option includes mainly 3-star hotels and one 2-star hotel. The luxury option includes mainly 4 star up to 5 star accommodations.

Bicycles

Standard Bike

Trek FX 2

• Lightweight aluminum frame (men or women's)
• Shimano 24 gear
• Bontrager Sport Saddle
• Strong double walled wheels
• Bontrager H2 Comp &00 x 35 c tires
• Rear rack

Accessories

• Helmet
• Handlebar bag
• Rear panniers
• Repair kit, spare tube, pump, multi-use tool, tire tools
• Lock
• Water bottle and bottle holder
• Smartphone holder (1 per group

*A security deposit of €500 is required on arrival. This will be 100% refunded upon return of bike and accessories.

Electric Bike

Trek UM3 or Trek Verve 2+

• Lightweight aluminum frame (men or women's)
• Pedal-assist
• Shimano 9 speed drive train
• Shimano hydraulic disc brakes
• Bontrager Boulevard saddle
• Bosch Active + motor (250 watts, 50 Nm
• Bosch PowerPack battery
• Bontrager H5 Hard-Case Ultimate tire, 700 x 45c
• Rear rack and fenders
• Front and rear lights

Accessories

• Helmet
• Handlebar bag
• Rear panniers
• Repair kit, spare tube, pump, multi-use tool, tire tools
• Lock
• Water bottle and bottle holder
• Smartphone holder (1 per group

A deposit of €1000 is required on arrival. This will be 100% refunded upon return of bike and accessories.

Road Bike

Trek Domane AL3

• Alpha aluminum frame and carbon fork
• Shimano Sora compact crank
• Bontrager T2 tires 700 x 28c
• Bontrager saddle
• Flat pedals (Shimano SPD or pedals compatible with look Keo available on request)

Accessories

• Helmet
• Handlebar bag
• Repair kit, spare tube, pump, multi-use tool, tire tools
• Lock
• Water bottle and bottle holder
• Smartphone holder (1 per group
• Odometer