Corsica.

GRAND TOUR OF CORSICA - 1476.8 KM ( 917 miles) 154 MOUNTAIN PASSES

Beyond the many friendly bike passes which characterise this long cycling tour so well, Corsica has innumerable grounds justifying your trip to this island. Situated in the Mediterranean Sea off the western coast of Italy and the Southeastern coast of France, Corsica always attracts a steady stream of discerning visitors each year.

Corsica is a sought-after exclusive holiday destination, best known around the world for its warm climate, amazing views of mountain peaks with rustic villages, stunning coastlines with stony cliffs and superb sandy beaches.

The landscape has been tormented by nature. Corsicans take their food and wine very seriously thanks to the Island culinary traditions and proud local heritage. This GREAT Cycling Route through some of the best Corsican passes will make you discover the many ‘jewels’ of the Isle of Beauty !

Created in 1985 by Giorgio ‘the Alpino’, this self-guided bike route is unique in its kind, so it is very difficult to compare its 1,476 km and 154 passes to any other Grand Tours!

This cycling tour offers a challenging road cycling experience with an amazing variety of terrain and landscapes !

* The passes are generally passable from April until the end of October. However, some roads may vary depending on weather conditions at the time. Beware : Corsicans enjoy tailgating before overtaking, other dangers include farm and wild animals on the road.

THE GRAND CORSICA TOUR, the self-guided bike-freedom formula to travel at your own pace, nonetheless for the very experienced biker.

Evergreencycling.com provides you with all the essential tools so that you can customise your ride according to your desires:

• A road logbook.

• A Sat Nav track to download, www.ridewithgps.com.

• A list of recommended accommodation.

• Two Evergreen cycling stickers.

• A list of recommended equipment and general information for the smooth running of the ride.
  

Registration: £125
Included: a box with a commemorative medal of your cycling adventure and certificate. Please contact before payment for postage cost outside EU and UK (photo of the medal below).

Remember, Corsica is more expensive than many other Mediterranean destinations including the South of France, however it will be an unforgettable holiday.

Evergreencycling.com cannot be held responsible for erroneous routes, roads closed to traffic, accidents and personal carelessness such as disregarding traffic laws. This cycle route takes place without accompaniment and without accommodation. We assume no liability or responsibility for an injury, loss, damage or inconvenience sustained by any person, nor to their property.