Anything a cyclist could wish for is right here in Sardinia and Corsica. From white sand beaches and sun-kissed coastal roads, to forested mountains and hilltop villages—you’re in for a week of unforgettable views, food, and lodgings. Starting from Italian Sardinia, we’ll pedal our way to French Corsica, with crystal-clear waters and Mediterranean nature as our backdrop. We’ll have beautiful roads practically all to ourselves, as there’s very little traffic. The accommodation is crème de la crème, the local French and Italian cuisines are as tasty as it gets. Let the rhythm of the Mediterranean set the pace for your cycling holidays in Sardinia and Corsica!
What makes the perfect bike tour? Breathtaking landscapes, practically traffic-free roads, mouth-watering food, and superior accommodation. All of it is found here, on this week-long guided Sardinia and Corsica cycling adventure, where you’ll discover the beauty and magic of the Mediterranean. Our guides have thought of everything—accommodation, breakfasts and dinners, ferries, luggage transfers, maps & trip notes, van support, etc.—so It’s up to us to just kick back and enjoy the ride.
Meet in the afternoon at your first hotel in Palau. You’ll meet your guides and go through a bike fitting and briefing. You’ll go for a brief and easy bike ride, to test out the bikes and then return to your charming seafront hotel.
Meals: Dinner at a local restaurant
Cycling:
Accommodation: Capo d’Orso in Palau
Today you’ll cycle towards the jet-set capital of the Mediterranean, the undisputed center of Costa Smeralda: Porto Cervo and Porto Rotondo, where the beauty of nature is juxtaposed with fancy villas on the rocks. It’s also possible to visit the magnificent Nuraghe la Prisgiona, an impressive nuragic archeological site. Return back to your hotel and relax at the beach.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Cycling: 34 miles / 55 km
Accommodation: Hotel Capo d’Orso in Palau
Go for a loop bike ride from Arzachena to the island of La Maddalena via a ferry. You will ride along the coast with breathtaking scenery of Costa Smeralda, a 20-kilometer long coastal area loved for its many hidden beauties, and head towards Palau. Once there, you will take a ferryboat for a short transfer and reach La Maddalena, one of the most beautiful tiny islands in the Mediterranean. Go back to Palau with a ferry, and then a van will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Cycling: 42 miles / 68 km
Accommodation: Hotel Capo d’Orso in Palau
Take a van transfer in the morning to Santa Teresa di Gallura and take a ferry to Bonifacio, passing through the famous Bocche di Bonifacio. Once you’ve arrived there, you’ll have time to visit the amazing marina and the medieval old town. Leave the town behind you, and cycle towards the northeast to Propriano. This ride will be the first one in Corsica, and it will stun you with its whitesand beaches and wild landscapes. You’ll be riding on rolling hills and admiring the coastline. There’s also a picture-perfect picnic lunch stop on the way! Your hotel for the nights is just after Propriano, a busy seaport town.
Meals: Breakfast and picnic lunch
Cycling: 35 miles / 56 km
Accommodation: Hotel Ruesco or Marinca 5*
Take a loop bike ride from your hotel to Olmeto and Sollacaro. You will cross Porto Pollo and then visit the ruins of Filitosa. Jewel of the island’s megalithic art and considered by scientists as one of the most mysterious cultural sites of the Mediterranean, Filitosa provides an overview of 8,000 years of human history. End your day in Propriano and explore the town before heading to dinner.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Cycling: 29 miles / 46 km
Accommodation: Hotel Ruesco or Marinca 5*
After a hearty breakfast, leave directly towards Porticcio, a town nestled just before Ajaccio, famous for its long sandy beach, numerous restaurants, cute shops, and its closeness to Ajaccio. Today you’ll pedal alongside fantastic bays which seem to pop up endlessly, and the terrific views will motivate you to keep on climbing up the wild mountain. You’ll be surrounded by aromatic Mediterranean herbs. Finally, you’ll get to Ajaccio.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Cycling: 47 miles / 78 km
Accommodation: Sofitel in Porticcio
Today you’ll take a loop bike ride through the area of Porticcio between the coast and the mountains. You’ll visit Coti-Chiavari, a typical village overlooking the sea and Ajaccio Bay. Finally, you’ll get to Ajaccio, the largest settlement in Corsica and the city of Napoleon. Together with your team and your guides, you’ll have a farewell dinner in the city.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Cycling: 35 miles / 56 km
Accommodation: Sofitel in Porticcio
After your final delicious breakfast, it’s time to pack up as the tour has come to an end. The nearest airport is Ajaccio Airport, and your guides can arrange transfers upon request.
Meals: Breakfast
Good communication and attention to detail. We requested modifications to the itinerary, and they were very accommodating. And the tour in Sardinia was amazing. I would definitely book with BTS again.
The best!!!!! Bikes, support, accommodations,communications…..the whole package. Yes there are hills in Sardinia and the roads narrow, but bikes and cars co-exist. We made a mistake ordering a bike and they were quick to come up with the answer….just what we want, people who do excellent planning but are also there when things go wrong. Next stop Puglia.
What you get on this adventure:
Your guides select the finest local cuisine for you to enjoy during the trip. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated—let us know your restrictions upon booking.
What’s not included:
With this Sardinia & Corsica bike tour, you can expect leisure cycling with van support, but keep in mind that the terrain gets hilly and that you’ll be cycling up to 78 km (47 miles) per day. You can check out day-by-day distances in the itinerary.
Yes, your guides offer bike rentals! Instead of bringing your bikes to Italy, your guides offer high-quality rentals for the week. The following prices are per week per person:
Your guides can also provide you with a front bag, rear bag, water bottle, and helmets. Safety kit (frame pump, CO2 cartridge with adapter, tire levers, spare tube, lock, rear red light and multitool) is always included with the bike rental.
If you need a touring tandem, a race tandem, a kids trailer, or a child seat, please let us know. These can be arranged as well.
This is a list of clothing & footwear we recommend you bring:
Miscellaneous
First aid kit
Group sizes and pricing
Sardinia and Corsica bike tours can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
This adventure has to be booked at least 2 months in advance of the start date of your trip. Exact dates will be confirmed once the guide books the accommodation, so the start date may vary to the one that is booked.
Min. age requirements
If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
To get to Palau, a small town on the northern coast of Sardinia and the starting point of your Sardinia & Corsica bike tour, most people fly into Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB). It takes 45 minutes to reach Palau by car or just over an hour if you choose public transport.
You will meet your guides in the afternoon at your first hotel, so make sure to arrange your flights accordingly.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both emergency medical and travel insurance.
With medical insurance, if you have an accident or medical emergency on or off the mountain, you’ll avoid paying out of pocket for costly expenses. This covers everything from hospital treatments to emergency air transportation and more. Travel insurance covers canceled flights, natural disasters and other scenarios that may interrupt your travel plans.
We also expect you to respect local regulations and take measures to protect yourselves, your guides, and the communities you’re traveling to.
If you need assistance selecting the right insurance for your group, let us know and we will be happy to help!
Deposits
You can secure one of the set dates with a 30% deposit upon booking. The remaining 70% of the trip price is to be paid 90 days prior to departure, at the latest.
Cancellations
Booking fees are non-refundable in all cases. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options:
Basic
Flexible
Super Flexible
Thanks Mauro and team. We had an excellent trip. The organisation and attention to detail was beyond expectation. The selection of places we stayed in exceptional. I can highly reccommend Bike Tours Sardinia. Thanks again.