Corsica Bike Tour

by DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.

Region

Corsica

Duration

6 days

Guided Status

Guided

Difficulty

D-Score™

N/A - Unknown

Overview

L'Île de Beauté: All is Color and All is Light. Pedal along the Cap Corse, the peninsula that juts into the Mediterranean and surrounds you with the sea on all sides. Catch a speedboat to the Scandola Nature Reserve, where UNESCO-listed formations of red rock mark the Corsican coast. Enjoy unforgettable dining experiences like a sunset dinner overlooking the port in Saint-Florent and a five-star feast at La Villa Calvi. Experience Corsica's unique island identity, whether you're tasting local Patrimonio wines and Corsican olive oil or swimming at secluded beaches. Wild boar, local cured meats, goat’s and sheep’s milk cheeses, chestnuts, and fresh seafood. Patrimonio and Sciacarello Corsican wines; Mattei’s famous Cap Corse aperitif. Day 1: Welcome to l'Île de Beauté. Guides welcome you at Bastia airport, transfer to Patrimonio. Ride along Cap Corse peninsula, D80 road with sea views, to Nonza. Short walk to Genoese watchtower. Lunch. Wine tasting in Patrimonio (Nieluccio variety). Short ride to Saint-Florent for hotel stay. Welcome dinner with seafood. Accommodations: La Roya. Accomplished: 25 miles / 41 km, elevation gain: 2,483 feet / 716 meters. Day 2: Bike / Eat / Hike / Beach. Speedboat to Plage de Saleccia. Swim or sunbathe. Hike Sentier des Douaniers through Désert des Agriates to Loto Beach. Seaside lunch. Afternoon ride in surrounding hills with maquis shrub. Dinner at the hotel, sunset over Saint-Florent port. Accomplished: 21 miles / 34 km, elevation gain: 2,591 feet / 790 meters; 4 miles / 7 km hiking. Accommodations: La Roya. Day 3: The Littoral. Option to ride from L’Île-Rousse or transfer for a leisurely start. Descent into countryside dotted with villages. Winding route on the littoral to Pigna, local boutiques. Tapas-style lunch overlooking Bay of Calvi. Transfer or ride to hotel outside Calvi for a three-night stay at La Villa Calvi. Dinner at the port in Calvi. Accomplished: 37 miles / 60 km, elevation gain: 3,523 feet / 1,074 meters. Longer Option: 52 miles / 84 km, elevation gain: 4,826 feet / 1,471 meters. Day 4: Where Mountains Meet Sea. Pedal into Balagne countryside, charming villages on hillsides. Route to hilltop village of Montemagiorre for snack and views. Wine tasting in Zilia. Head back to coast for beachfront lunch and swim. Free night in Calvi, guides offer recommendations. Accommodations: La Villa Calvi. Accomplished: 37 miles / 44 km, elevation gain: 2,021 feet / 616 meters. Day 5: Calvi Coast. Cycle along coastal road to Galéria. Small boat to Scandola Nature Reserve, red cliffs and turquoise waters. Picnic lunch. Return to Calvi for shopping or rest. Final dinner at hotel's restaurant. Accomplished: 24 miles / 40 km, elevation gain: 2,552 feet / 778 meters. Accommodations: La Villa Calvi. Day 6: Au Revoir. Breakfast at the hotel. Guides see you off at Calvi airport. Arrival Details: Airport City: Bastia, France. Pick-Up Location: Bastia Airport or downtown hotel. Pick-Up Time: 10:00 am. Departure Details: Airport City: Calvi, France. Drop-Off Location: Calvi Airport. Drop-Off Time: 10:00 am. Travelers Take Note: The boat rides on Day 3 and Day 5 are weather permitting and subject to change. Dates + Availability: 2026 Single Supplement From: $2,300. 2027 Single Supplement From: $2,500. Prices and availability vary by date. Inclusions + Details: Accommodations: Thoughtfully selected accommodations, luggage transfers. Meals: Daily breakfasts, all lunches, nutritious snacks, après velo cocktails, 4 gourmet dinners, selected local wine, beer, or spirits with every meal. Activities: Wine tastings, entrance fees, gratuities for baggage, porters, and hotel service. Gear: Top-of-the-line bicycle selection, bike helmet, complimentary DuVine gear, GPS with pre-programmed routes. Support: Expert bilingual guides, support vehicle, pick-up and drop-off, daily bike maintenance. NOT INCLUDED: Airfare, dinner on one free night, gratuities for DuVine guides, Travel Protection. Bikes: Synapse 2 RLE (Cannondale, Road, Included), Roadmachine AMP TWO (BMC, Road E-Bike, $400 supplement), Turbo Vado SL 4.0 (Specialized, Hybrid E-Bike, Included).

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Welcome to l'Île de Beauté

41 km 716 m

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Welcome to l'Île de Beauté

Day 2: Bike / Eat / Hike / Beach

34 km 790 m

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Bike / Eat / Hike / Beach

Day 3: The Littoral

60 km 1074 m

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The Littoral

Day 4: Where Mountains Meet Sea

44 km 616 m

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Where Mountains Meet Sea

Day 5: Calvi Coast

40 km 778 m

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Calvi Coast

Day 6: Au Revoir

Au Revoir

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers

Catering services

Accommodation arrangements

Bike rental

Mechanical support

Support vehicle following all rides

About the Corsica

A dedicated guide for this region is not available yet.

USD 6995

per person

Go to Provider

Why Choose This Tour?

Pedal along the Cap Corse, the peninsula that juts into the Mediterranean and surrounds you with the sea on all sides.
Catch a speedboat to the Scandola Nature Reserve, where UNESCO-listed formations of red rock mark the Corsican coast.
Enjoy unforgettable dining experiences like a sunset dinner overlooking the port in Saint-Florent and a five-star feast at La Villa Calvi.
Experience Corsica's unique island identity, whether you're tasting local Patrimonio wines and Corsican olive oil or swimming at secluded beaches.
Wine tasting that highlights the local Nieluccio variety.
Set off by speedboat for northern Corsica’s most beautiful beach, the Plage de Saleccia.
Trek on the Sentier des Douaniers, a trail that cuts through the Désert des Agriates—a wild landscape of flowers, desert scrub, and salty air—and arrives at Loto Beach.
Ride in the surrounding hills thick with maquis—a shrub that also became a general term for the French Resistance during the Second World War.
Delightful descent on the outskirts of L’Île-Rousse, which delivers us into the countryside dotted with sleepy villages.
Pass by local boutiques selling hand-blown glass, ceramics, and Corsican handicrafts, then stop for a tapas-style lunch overlooking the Bay of Calvi.
Pedal into the picturesque inland countryside of Balagne, where charming villages perch on the hillsides.
Pause for a snack paired with stunning views in Montemagiorre.
Challenge our palates with a vertical tasting at a winery established in 1968, predating the birth of the Calvi AOC—a distinction used to certify the geographical origins of wines in France.
Cycling along a breathtaking coastal road carved into the cliffs, making our way to the village of Galéria.
A small boat will ferry us to the Scandola Nature Reserve, a breathtaking collection of ragged red cliffs reflected in the deep turquoise waters of Corsica’s gulf.