A beautiful escape on an electric bike
Departing from Corte, 9 days to discover Corsica differently
Mode of transportation
Electrically assisted bicycle, By bike
Duration of the trip
9 days, 8 nights
Difficulty
Average
Vibrant and proud, Corsica spreads a perfume of freedom for those who know how to breathe it in.
Envy of independence? We suggest an electric bike tour that takes you at your own pace along the island's most beautiful roads. A village tucked away in the hinterland, a sheepfold tucked away in the scrubland or a panorama not mentioned in any of the major guidebooks: take a taste of the detour with Corsicatours.
In short version (280 km) or long version (390 km).
Envy of independence? We suggest an electric bike tour that takes you at your own pace along the island's most beautiful roads. A village tucked away in the hinterland, a sheepfold tucked away in the scrubland or a panorama not mentioned in any of the major guidebooks: take a taste of the detour with Corsicatours.
In short version (280 km) or long version (390 km).
Complete program
19 steps spread over 9 days
Jour 1 : Corte
Departure
Transfer (Taxi, VTC)
How to get to Corte
You have several options for getting to the starting point of your cycling adventure. We can organize your transfer to and from Corte, or you can choose to get there on your own, for example by train from Bastia.
Transfer (Taxi, VTC)
5 h 09 min
Electrically assisted bicycle
66 km
Night 1
Hotels
Accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Corte
Accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Corte
Hotels
< 1 min
Electrically assisted bicycle
44 m
Jour 2 : Moltifao
< 1 min
Electrically assisted bicycle
44 m
Step 2
Departure from Corte
Conjugate effort with pleasure: you take possession of your equipment, the one that will enable you to cover 40 to 60 km a day through breathtaking nature.Get your legs warmed up by reaching Ponte Leccia, whose picturesque bridge overlooks the Golo, Corsica's largest coastal river.Distance: 25 km / elevation gain: +250 and -500 m / Time: 2h Distance: 60 km / elevation gain: +1,100 and -1,350 m / Time: 5h
2 h 35 min
Electrically assisted bicycle
33 km
Night 3
Overnight in a B&B near Ponte-Leccia
Your hosts welcome you for your second night in Corsica. Evening meal in the company of your hosts.
2 h 50 min
Electrically assisted bicycle
31 km
Jour 3 : L'Île-Rousse
2 h 50 min
Electrically assisted bicycle
31 km
Step 4
The Giunssani region
Take a beautiful winding road with little traffic to reach a pass at 844 m. At the top, allow yourself some time: the sea offers you the show!A territory:The cafe terraces, the grocery stores, the petanque courts... The village elders and their faces marked by time.At Île-Rousse, the lighthouse and Île de la Pietra, linked by a breakwater at the mouth of the port, offer superb views over the town's turquoise bay.Distance: 45 km / altitude difference: +600 and -800 m / Time : 4h Distance: 54 km / altitude difference: +1,100 and -1,300 m / Time : 5h
1 h 19 min
Electrically assisted bicycle
17 km
Night 5
Overnight in a hotel in Île-Rousse
Overnight in a hotel in Île-Rousse
56 min
Electrically assisted bicycle
9.3 km
Jour 4 : Calvi
56 min
Electrically assisted bicycle
9.3 km
Step 6
Love at first sight
Balagne
Your tour picks up in Balagne on the know-how route (strada di l'Artigiani). Tradition and craftsmanship are everywhere. In the glowing fire of the glassblower, in the wood of the violin maker or in the clay of the potter, matter comes to life before your eyes.Sant'Antonino, listed as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France".Cap off the day with a free visit to Calvi's citadel. Rhythmed by the beauty of traditional Corsican tunes, history takes on a new dimension.Distance: 30 km / altitude difference: +650 and -650 m / Time: 3hDistance: 45 km / altitude difference: +900 and -900 m / Time: 4h
Night 7
Overnight in a hotel in Calvi
Overnight in a hotel in the heart of the Genoese city of Calvi.
Jour 5 : Galéria
Step 8
Galéria
Lengthen the coast for a rendezvous in Galeria, a call to swim in coves. Breathtaking views of the Notre Dame de la Serra chapel and the mysterious pointe de la Revellata. Live a moment out of time on Galéria's village square. Away from the crowds, the Corsica of yesteryear reclaims its rights and leaves behind the hustle and bustle of the (all too) famous seaside resorts.The Corsican air whets your appetite? Stop off to sample the traditional charcuterie. Prisuttu, coppa and lonzu: you're sure to come back for more.Distance: 38 km / altitude difference: +280 and -280 m / Time: 3h30
44 min
Electrically assisted bicycle
10 km
Night 9
Night in hotel in Galeria
A peaceful night in a hotel in Galeria.
1 h 47 min
Electrically assisted bicycle
23 km
Jour 6 : Ota
1 h 47 min
Electrically assisted bicycle
23 km
Step 10
Love at first sight
The West Coast
The treasures of the west coast: view of the cliffs of the Scandola nature reserve and the Gulf of Porto, a surprise behind every bend on a narrow, passionately winding road. Take a bath in light as the sun sets from the south shore.Your taste buds will thank you: prepare to savor some miracles on the Porto marina. Distance: 50 km / elevation gain: +500 and -500 m / Time: 4h30
1 h 52 min
Electrically assisted bicycle
27 km
Night 11
Night in hotel in Porto
Overnight in a hotel in Porto.
43 min
Electrically assisted bicycle
11 km
Jour 7 : Évisa
43 min
Electrically assisted bicycle
11 km
Step 12
Love at first sight
Piana creeks and Spelunca gorges
A fantastic world of red rocks: early in the morning, crossing the Calanques de Piana.Direction Evisa, a mountain village at 876 m altitude in the company of cows, pigs and goats.The breathtaking views of the cliffs of the Spelunca Gorge and the chance to cool off in the natural pools of Aïtone.Distance: 27 km / ascent: +850 and -50 m / Time: 2h30Distance: 75 km / ascent: +2,000 and -500 m / Time: 6h
53 min
By bike
12 km
Night 13
Overnight stay in the small mountain village of Evisa
Overnight stay in the small mountain village of Evisa.
1 h 31 min
Electrically assisted bicycle
14 km
Jour 8 : Corte
1 h 31 min
Electrically assisted bicycle
14 km
Step 14
Love at first sight
Aïtone forest and Vergio pass
Muscle your calves and your ears! History and nature mingle on this climb through the shade of the Aïtone forest to the Col de Vergio (1447m).Cross the forest of Valdu Niellu, the largest in Corsica, and intoxicate yourself with the heady scent of larici pines.
2 h 01 min
Electrically assisted bicycle
29 km
Step 15
La Scala di Santa Regina
You will continue through the narrow gorges of la Scala di Santa Regina above numerous basins inviting you to swim.
1 h 21 min
Electrically assisted bicycle
18 km
Step 16
Back to Corte
Conclude your escapade in the galleries of the Museum of Corsica. A place of memory, essential to understanding the country and its roots.Distance: 65 km / elevation gain: +1,000 and -1,400 m / Time: 4h30
< 1 min
By bike
58 m
Night 17
Hotels
Accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Corte
Accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Corte
Hotels
5 h 01 min
Electrically assisted bicycle
66 km
Jour 9 : Lucciana
5 h 01 min
Electrically assisted bicycle
66 km
Arrival
Airports
Return from Bastia airport
You'll take off from Bastia airport with plenty of memories and a promise to return!
Airports
Map
Map
Practical information
- Premium electric bike, suitable for your journey.
- The bike is equipped with a triple pannier suitable for long distances, total volume 64 litres.
- Provided with all accessories: helmet, anti-theft device, tool kit.
A beautiful escape on an electric bike
Starting from
1197€
/person.Price
Starting from
1197€
/person.Estimated budget according to season, types of accommodation and activities. The evolution of transport costs (air or sea), the choice of level of services and travel periods, the booking deadline influence the price of your trip.
For an exact price according to your criteria, we can provide you with a personalized quote.
This price includes
Return air transport between the selected town and Bastia.
1 night in Corte, in a 3* hotel in a double room with breakfasts.
The electric bike tour including: hire of a top-of-the-range bike suited to your journey, equipped with a 64-litre triple pannier for long distances, accommodation for 6 nights in a double room (5 nights in a hotel, 1 night in a bed and breakfast), 6 breakfasts and 2 dinners (first and last evening of the tour), supply of all necessary accessories (helmet, lock, tool kit) as well as a travel diary detailing the tour day by day with map layout and practical information.
1 night in Corte, in a 3* hotel in a double room with breakfasts.
Optional
Return transfers between Bastia airport and Corte.
Lunch.
Meals on evenings 3 to 6 included (choice of restaurant on site).
Complete comprehensive insurance (with or without health protection).
Personal transfers not included in the programme (abandonment, injury, fatigue).
Local taxes and services to be paid locally.
Extras and personal expenses.
In general, everything not listed in "this price includes''.
To be paid on site: Deposit by bank €400 per bike (€500 if you have 2 bikes), when the bikes are handed over and returned at the end of the stay.