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Join us on the Mediterranean Islands of Sardinia and Corsica. Some challenging cycling rewarded by some sensational scenery!

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THE DAYS

Day One - We leave our hotel in Rome and take a train to the outskirts of Rome. We cycle north-west via Bracciano and it's castle. A choice of routes takes you either via the necropolis at Cerveteri and along the coast or via Mount Tolfa and the hills. The destination is Civitavecchia and an overnight boat trip to Cagliari and Sardinia.
Rome-Civitavecchia (85kms hilly or 88kms flatter).

Day Two - On arrival at Cagliari we head east along the coast. We camp this night on the Costa Rei - known for it's beaches.
Cagliari-Costa Rei (80kms).

Day Three - We start tracking North along the coast of Sardinia. It's a long day but one of the flatter ones.
Costa Rei-Sta Maria Navarrese (105kms).

Day Four - Today we cycle one of the most spectacular roads in Sardinia. It's a hilly day but there are plenty of scenic rewards for your efforts. We camp by the famous Cala Gonone beach.
Sta Maria Navarrese-Cala Gonone (62kms).

Day Five - The pattern of tracking Northwards up the East coast of Sardinia continues. Our overnight stop is S. Teodoro - again on the coast.
Cala Gonone-S. Teodoro (91kms).

Day Six Today we say farewell to Sardinia and catch the boat to Corsica. Our destination Bonifacio is the location of our rest day.
S. Teodoro-Sta Teresa Gallura (89kms).

Day Seven Bonifacio rest day.
Bonifacio-Bonifcaio (0kms).

Day Eight - We head into the Corsican high country. We reach an altitude of ove 1000m on a ride to our overnight town of Zonza.
Bonifacio-Zonza (66kms).

Day Nine - After a day in the hills we see the ocean again today. The ride takes us to the harbour town of Porto Pollo. A short distance from town in Filitosa - perhaps the most famous prehistoric site in the Mediterranean.
Zonza-Porto Pollo (61kms).

Day Ten - Today's destination is Ajaccio. The town famous as the birthplace of Napoleon and for it's impact on the art of Matisse is an elegant overnight stop.
Porto Pollo-Ajaccio (65kms).

Day Eleven - A ride to Piana and on to Porto, famous for it's views around the Calanche or inlets. A spectacular ride.
Ajaccio-Porto (84kms).

Day Twelve - From Porto, we climb to Corte. These are the big hills and the Spelunca Gorge that we ride along provides some sensational scenery to enjoy as you toil up the hills.
Porto-Corte (88kms).

Day Thirteen - From Corte, the capital of the mountains. We head North back to the coast at Calvi.
Corte-Calvi (99kms).

Day Fourteen - It's a short ride from Calvi to Ille Rousse where we take our ferry to Nice. We have a hotel room in Nice.
Calvi-Ille Rousse (30kms).