Corsica Honeymoon
Highlights
The Northern Corsica Romantic Escapade cycling tour is the perfect marriage of relaxation and adventure. Escape to paradise with your loved one. The warm sunshine and a slight Mediterranean breeze provide an ideal climate for cycling side by side. Discover together the majestic cliffs, the sumptuous beaches, the pristine mountains, and the sparkling waters that make Corsica the Island of Beauty. Dine by candle light with excellent wines delivered from the vineyards you pass through and savor some delicious meals prepared by famous starred chefs. Both of you will be charmed by the beauty and culture of Corsica.
To see
Cap Corse, Vineyards of Luri, « Tours Génoises » towers dating to the 1500s that protected Corsica from foreign invasion, Moulin Mattei, the highest point of Cap Corse, The pearly white beaches of Saleccia, Col de Vezzu , the Desert of Agriates to Ile Rousse
Gastronomy
The goat and sheep cheese, chestnuts, honey, the clementines, the prisuttu, the figatellu, the octopus salad, the aziminu, the sardines with agliolu, the wild boar stew, the storzapretti, the sartinesu, the venaco and casiglu, the falculelle, the muscatel and the myrtle liqueur
Wine
The muscatel of Cap Corse, the wine of Corse, Patrimonio, Calvi, Ajaccio, Sartène, Figari, Porto-Vecchio
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PROGRAM
Arrival in Cap Corse
From Erbalunga to Centuri
From Centuri to Saint Florent
Saint Florent Free Day or LOOP
From Saint Florent to Ile Rousse
From Ile Rousse to Calvi
Departure from Calvi
CUSTOMIZED
TOUR
This is a catalog tour, it can be modified as you wish : add extra nights, extra activities (wine tastings, visits, transfers...).
ARRIVALS & DEPARTURES
Arrival: Bastia Airport
The best way to get in Bastia is by plane to Bastia Airport or by one of the numerous ferries which deserve Bastia’s harbour: from Marseille, Nice and Toulon (France) and from Genoa and Vado Ligure (Liguria, Italy) and from Livorno and Portoferraio (Tuscany, Italy).
Departure: Calvi Airport
The only way to reach Calvi airport from the city center or your hotel is by taxi, there is no bus or train to go there. If you prefer so, you can leave Corsica by ferry from Calvi to Nice or Vado Ligure. You can go back to Basta by train by there are only 2 trains a day.
BIKES
included
Hybrid Bike - Standard
More infoFX2 is fitness simplified. It offers a best-of-both-worlds combination of road bike speed and city bike comfort and versatility. It’s a perfect fitness bike, and so much more. FX2 is fast, fun, and agile enough for a multitude of uses. From biketouring and mellow Sunday loops, you’ll find your new favorite ride on FX2.
Included with your bike rental :
Your bike rental comes with 2 bags (1 Rear pannier + 1 Handlebar bag) so you can easily carry your stuff during your ride.
• Toolkit / pump / 2 spare tubes / Patch kit / Tire levers
• 1 water bottle
• Helmet
• Lock
• Flat pedals are included (toe straps on request)
Note: For this tour we require a deposit of 1,000€ per Hybrid Bike. Do not forget to check your credit card limit for the deposit that will be required upon arrival. Notify your bank of the amount of the deposit so you do not have a credit card problem. Without a deposit, the bike hire cannot go ahead.
"Please notice that every bike change during the trip may cause an extra cost."
optional
Electric Assisted Bike - Standard
More infoBike rental description
Riding an electrically assisted bicycle (or e-bike) is a perfect solution to climb the tough Corsican roads with moderate efforts. So you can enjoy the fantastic scenery. UM3+ is the e-bike hybrid that makes you fall in love with riding again. The smooth, powerful electric boost lets you do more by bike, and have more fun doing it. Ride further with less effort. However you like to ride, Verve+ makes it easy to spend more time on two wheels with a 100km autonomy.
TREK UM3+ it's:
-Pedal assist: Power only when pedaling
-Bosch Active Line mid-drive system with 400wh battery
-Powerful integrated light system for nighttime visibility and daytime safety
-Hydraulic disc brakes for all-weather stopping power
Included with your bike rental :
Your bike rental comes with 2 bags (1 Rear pannier + 1 Handlebar bag) so you can easily carry your stuff during your ride.
• Toolkit / pump / 2 spare tubes / Patch kit / Tire levers
• 1 water bottle
• Helmet
• Lock
• Flat pedals are included (toe straps on request)
Note: For this tour we require a deposit of 1,000€ per EA-bike. Do not forget to check your credit card limit for the deposit that will be required upon arrival. Notify your bank of the amount of the deposit so you do not have a credit card problem. Without a deposit, the bike hire cannot go ahead.
"Please notice that every bike change during the trip may cause an extra cost."
optional
Road Bike - Standard
More infoThe Domane AL3 bike offers the American TREK brand's know-how and puts comfort first with its Alpha aluminum frame and carbon fork. The lightweight frame and quality parts make it a totally appropriate bike for fast group rides.
Good to know : The unique IsoSpeed Carbon fork absorbs vibrations from the road so your arms won't tire as quickly.
To sum up: Domane AL 3 is smooth, stable, and confidence-inspiring. It is perfect for new riders and anyone looking for a comfortable riding experience. The quality parts are ready to tackle fast group rides and adventures that stray from the main route to rougher roads.
Included with your bike rental :
• Saddle bag containing : Toolkit / Tire levers / 2 spare tubes / Patch kit
• 1 water bottle
• Odometer
• Locker
• Flat pedals are included (toe straps on request)
+ Helmet
Note: For this tour we require a deposit of 1,000€ per Road Bike. Do not forget to check your credit card limit for the deposit that will be required upon arrival. Notify your bank of the amount of the deposit so you do not have a credit card problem. Without a deposit, the bike hire cannot go ahead.
"Please notice that every bike change during the trip may cause an extra cost."
optional
Road Bike - Premium
More infoTREK’s lightest production road bike ever and the flagship of our range available! You will love it: the Emonda SL6 is the bike you need to go up and down our beautiful Corsican mountains and reach the summits with control and lightness! It is the most efficient and reliable road bike available for rent on Corsica. It will delight the most
demanding cyclists looking for quality and precision. The Emonda SL6 bike is equipped with disc brakes; the bike is still ultra light whilst offering powerful and effective braking whatever the weather. The Corsican roads are just
waiting for you!
Included with your bike rental :
• Saddle bag containing : Toolkit / Tire levers / 2 spare tubes / Patch kit
• 1 water bottle
• Odometer
• Locker
• Flat pedals are included (toe straps on request)
+ Helmet
Note: For this tour we require a deposit of 1,500€ per Road Bike. Do not forget to check your credit card limit for the deposit that will be required upon arrival. Notify your bank of the amount of the deposit so you do not have a credit card problem. Without a deposit, the bike hire cannot go ahead.
"Please notice that every bike change during the trip may cause an extra cost."
Details
Included
ACCOMODATIONS
- 6 nights of accommodation in superior hotels of charm with private shower and/or bath
MEALS
- Daily breakfast at each hotel
- Dinners on day 4 & day 6
- Special attention in the first and last hotel :½ bottle of champagne or sparkling muscat (local alcoholic beverage), flowers, sweets
BIKES
- Hybrid bike rental included
ACTIVITIES
- 50 minutes massage "Modelage aux pochons d’immortelle Corse" at Spa Casanera of the hotel La Signora
GEAR
- Complimentary Discover France Gear (including water bottle, drawstring bag)
- Guidance Application (phone not provided)
SUPPORT
- Orientation in person or by phone with a local guide
- Detailed ROAD BOOK, including detailed maps, touristic information, step by step itinerary and cue sheets
- Comprehensive trip literature
- Technical and emergency support available at all times
- Concierge service available to assist you for your requests during your trip (taxi transfer, restaurant, activities...)
TRANSFER
- Transfer from the airport (or port) to the first hotel
- All luggage transfers
Not included
- Airfare to and from the trip
- Lodging before and after the trip
- Drinks & Personal expenses
- Some meals are not included in each destination, which gives you the opportunity to explore regional cuisine on your own. You will find all information needed with our team support in your roadbook
- Visits and optional activities
- Multirisk travel insurance
Rates
Tour rates vary based on hotel availability and specific start date
Upgrade your bike
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