SARDINIA & CORSICA
ISLANDS TOUR

28 june - 12 july 2023

Ride with us across two of the most beautiful, sun kissed islands in the Mediterranean - Corsica & Sardinia - one French, one Italian. We cycle mountain passes 1500m high and descend to the Med for a swim in sparkling turquoise waters.

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This tour at a glance

Dates

Wed 28 June - Tue 12 July

We meet on a Wednesday afternoon in Barcelona, Spain. We finish after breakfast on Tuesday 12th in Nice, France.

Difficulty

Moderate

Both Sardinia & Corsica are mountainous. We suggest you come with some hill climbing experience and fitness able to ride 80-100km per day and ~1000m altitude per day. There are 2 rest/loop days.

Duration

13 nights,
Hotels and 1 overnight Ferry.

Pricing

TBC for future tours

Details

Ride across 2 of the most stunningly beautiful mediterranean islands. This is a journey through dramatically diverse cultures and landscapes - where fishing villages and sandy white villages are paired with rugged mountains, pine forests and shimmering lakes. Climb to mountain passes 1500m high during the morning - then swim in the Mediterranean in the afternoon! This is the ultimate ride for those after a contrast of mountains and coastal riding, French and Italian cultures.

Terrain Coastal and mountainous cycling. Come with a good level of fitness to manage consecutive hilly days with a few big climbs during the tour as well as a couple of shorter easier days.

Total Distance ~800km with options for more/less
Average Daily Distance 80-100km per day
Average Daily Altitude 1000m per day with options for more/less
Loop/Rest Days: 2 (Bonifacio and Porto)

Bikes Bring your own. E-bikes welcome.

Group Size Small sized group up to 14 cyclists.

Accomodation Hotels - mostly 3 star. 1 night in a ferry cabin.

Meals 13 breakfasts, 7 afternoon teas, 7 group meals.

Start/Finish Meet in Barcelona, Spain. Finish in Nice, France.
Barcelona and Nice have international airports with direct flights to/from Australia. Both cities have high speed rail links.

Exclusions Your bike & spare parts, travel to start/finish hotel, alcoholic & specialty beverages not included in group meals, other breakfasts/lunches/dinners not included in the Tour

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Tour Highlights

Cycling Sardinia - an Italian island with outstanding natural beauty. We ride the Costa Smeralda’s scalloped bays and hidden coves and explroe the wild and rugged interior. In the afternoon we swim in the turquoise waters and feast on seafood overlooking the Med.

We take 3 boat journeys on this tour and it’s a highlight, sailing across crystal clear blue waters and then pedalling across the islands. The arrival in to Corsica’s southernmost town, by sea is spectacular, with its impregnable citadel perched on white cliffs. We say Ciao Italy and Bonjour as we arrive in Bonifacio.

Corsica’s rugged and mountainous interior! We cycle 1500m high mountain passes, through pine forests and soaring granite escarpments with sweeping descents that plunge back to the Med! As we ride quiet mountain roads, wild pigs, goats and various other animals share the roads with us as we pass through tiny historic mountain villages.

The food and wine - a contrast of cultures and flavours. From the tapas bars of Barcelona to incredible seafood of the coast and hearty meats and cheeses from the interior of Sardinia and Corsica. We taste Sardinia’s famous Vermentino di Gallura, a crisp aromatic white and Pietra - Corsica’s renowned chestnut beer! It’s a foodie’s dream!