• Cycling route from Bastia to Ajaccio along the west coast
  • Cycling route from Bastia to Ajaccio along the west coast
  • Cycling route from Bastia to Ajaccio along the west coast
  • Cycling route from Bastia to Ajaccio along the west coast
  • Cycling route from Bastia to Ajaccio along the west coast
Bastia

Cycling route from Bastia to Ajaccio along the west coast

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In summary

  • Sports
    Road cycling
  • Duration
    8 days
  • Level
    Intermediate

    Levels

    Road cycling
    Beginner
    For those who enjoy road cycling but ride infrequently. You wish to cover short distances, between 30 and 60 km per day. The routes involve some elevation gain (maximum 500m). You are capable of sustaining moderate effort for about 1 to 2 hours.
    Intermediate
    For regular road cyclists. You wish to ride 50 to 70 km per day. Routes may include steep climbs (up to 800 m) and faster descents, with a moderate total elevation gain. You are in good physical condition and capable of sustaining moderate to vigorous effort for 2 to 3 hours.
    Confirmed
    For those who ride road bikes for part of the year—roughly once a week—and wish to cover 70 to 90 km or more per day. The routes feature significant elevation gain (1,000m), with long climbs and technical descents. You are in good physical condition and capable of sustained effort for 3 to 5 hours or more.
    Advanced
    For those who ride road bikes very regularly and intensively for a large part of the year. You aim to cover 80 to 120 km (or more) per day. The routes feature significant elevation gain (1,500m), with long climbs and technical descents. You are in excellent physical condition and capable of sustaining intense effort for 3 to 5 hours or longer.
    Expert
    For cyclists with excellent fitness who ride long distances on the road once or twice a week. You aim to cover 130 km per day, tackling long, demanding stages. The routes feature challenging climbs and mountain passes, with significant elevation gain (2,000m). You are in peak physical condition and capable of sustaining intense effort for five hours or more while handling varied terrain.
  • Destination
    Haute-Corse / Bastia
  • Age
    From the age of 18
  • CO₂-Emissions
    100.95 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This personalized stay offers you the opportunity to experience a sporting adventure with an organization tailored to your needs.
    Type of stay
    Independent traveler
A minimum of 2 people (including at least 1 adult) are required to book this stay.
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In a few words

Follow in the footsteps of the 2013 Tour de France ! This trip to Corsica is ideal for cycling enthusiasts and lovers of beautiful scenery ! As the stages unfold, you'll see the landscapes change, from the mountains to the sea , and enjoy unforgettable views of the Mediterranean . You'll cross regions as magnificent as they are diverse: Balagne with its superb beaches and mountain villages, Scandola, Porto , and Piana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site... and of course, the two departmental capitals: Bastia and Ajaccio . Each evening, you'll return to accommodations carefully selected for their comfort and location. What could be more enjoyable than exploring the Isle of Beauty and admiring its treasures by bike?

The highlights

  • Driving on some of the most beautiful coastal roads in Europe
  • Discovering sites listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites
  • Varied landscapes during the journey from north to south of Corsica
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Sport

Level

Road cycling

Intermediate

Levels

Road cycling
Beginner
For those who enjoy road cycling but ride infrequently. You wish to cover short distances, between 30 and 60 km per day. The routes involve some elevation gain (maximum 500m). You are capable of sustaining moderate effort for about 1 to 2 hours.
Intermediate
For regular road cyclists. You wish to ride 50 to 70 km per day. Routes may include steep climbs (up to 800 m) and faster descents, with a moderate total elevation gain. You are in good physical condition and capable of sustaining moderate to vigorous effort for 2 to 3 hours.
Confirmed
For those who ride road bikes for part of the year—roughly once a week—and wish to cover 70 to 90 km or more per day. The routes feature significant elevation gain (1,000m), with long climbs and technical descents. You are in good physical condition and capable of sustained effort for 3 to 5 hours or more.
Advanced
For those who ride road bikes very regularly and intensively for a large part of the year. You aim to cover 80 to 120 km (or more) per day. The routes feature significant elevation gain (1,500m), with long climbs and technical descents. You are in excellent physical condition and capable of sustaining intense effort for 3 to 5 hours or longer.
Expert
For cyclists with excellent fitness who ride long distances on the road once or twice a week. You aim to cover 130 km per day, tackling long, demanding stages. The routes feature challenging climbs and mountain passes, with significant elevation gain (2,000m). You are in peak physical condition and capable of sustaining intense effort for five hours or more while handling varied terrain.
For regular road cyclists. You wish to ride 50 to 70 km per day. Routes may include steep climbs (up to 800 m) and faster descents, with a moderate total elevation gain. You are in good physical condition and capable of sustaining moderate to vigorous effort for 2 to 3 hours.

In figures

Road bike

  • Average duration/day: 2h30
  • Average distance/day: 58 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 823 m
  • Average daily descent: 836 m
  • Predominant type of terrain : Road

PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLE

  • Average duration/day: 2h30
  • Average distance/day: 46 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 676 m
  • Average daily descent: 122 m
  • Maximum altitude: 405 m
  • Predominant type of terrain : Road

Management

Enjoy an independent stay, where you follow the program at your own pace.
Independently
Progress at your own pace and according to your desires 🌏

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
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    Arrival in Bastia

    • Accommodation 3-star hotel
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner not included

    Your stay begins in Bastia at your hotel in the afternoon. This gives you time to explore the capital of Upper Corsica. The old port is magnificent, as is the freely accessible citadel and the old town, which offers a stunning panoramic view of the sea and the surrounding area. For dinner (at your leisure), we recommend the old port and its unique atmosphere.

    Day 1

Accommodation

During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.

Access

Departure
Bastia
Day 1
End of stay
Ajaccio
Day 8 - 11h00

Go to the starting point

Access by plane
The nearest airport isAeroport de Bastia
Access by boat
Take the boat to

Price details

The price includes

  • 7 nights in charming hotels
  • 7 breakfasts per person
  • Luggage transfer
  • The travel file, including maps and guidebook, is available on the mobile app.
  • Local telephone support

The price does not include

  1. The “solo supplement” if you are travelling alone
  2. Maritime or air transport
  3. Transportation to and from Bastia
  4. Drinks and meals (except breakfasts)
  5. Insurance
  6. Tourist taxes
  7. Bike rental
  8. Dinners and lunches

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Electric bike rental : CHF370.50 / unit
  2. Carbon road rental : CHF456.00 / unit
  3. Aluminum road bike rental : CHF399.00 / unit
  4. Gravel or hybrid bike rental : CHF332.50 / unit
  5. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
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