The Isle of Beauty
Start with a night in Folkestone, ready to cross to France the next day. From the Eurotunnel, we’ll quickly head for the fast and flowing roads that cut through the heart of Northern France. We’ll ride alongside the rolling vineyards of Champagne, ending up on the Avenue de Champagne in Épernay. Often compared to the Royal Mile, this mile-long avenue is lined with the grand Châteaux of all the major producers and is said to be the most valuable street in the world, thanks to the treasures stored in its cellars.
From Épernay, we’ll journey over the mountains, skirting past Geneva, through Annecy, and across the Massif des Bauges, finally arriving in Voiron for the evening. Here, we’ll join the famous “Route Napoleon,” following the D900 through the Luberon, passing through valleys and alongside emerald lakes, until we reach our base in Manosque.
After years of touring France, I know what an incredible country it is for motorcyclists. But Sardinia and Corsica? They completely blew me away. These islands are absolutely sublime on two wheels. Still not convinced? Try it for yourself—you’ll see exactly what I mean.
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The Isle of Beauty
Next, we’ll visit the stunning mediaeval village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, one of the most beautiful in France. Perched high on terraces carved into a limestone cliff, the village offers breathtaking views. Afterwards, we’ll head to Europe’s version of the Grand Canyon—the Gorges du Verdon—where the canyon walls plunge 2,000 feet deep.
After an overnight ferry ride to Sardinia, we’ll arrive early with plenty of time to explore the beautiful medieval city of Alghero, relax on the beach, or venture into the surrounding hills on our suggested scenic ride.
The following day, enjoy another unforgettable day discovering Sardinia. Ride some of the island’s finest roads, take in spectacular coastal scenery, visit fascinating ancient sites, or simply relax and soak up the Mediterranean atmosphere before our short ferry crossing to Corsica.
Next, we’ll head across the Strait of Bonifacio to Corsica, known as “The Mountain in the Sea.” Here, we’ll enjoy three days of relaxing on the beaches, exploring UNESCO World Heritage sites, and riding the stunning cols before making our way back to the mainland on an overnight ferry to France.
We then cross the south of the country, passing through the magnificent town of Arles and the Cevennes National Park, with its pretty valleys and gorges carved by the Jonte and Tarn rivers. Our overnight stop is near the Millau Viaduct, the tallest bridge in the world, standing at 343 metres.
From here, we’ll explore the Parc Naturel Régional des Grands Causses before crossing the Dordogne and descending into the basin of the Massif Central to reach Masseret. After a good night’s sleep, we’ll ride north through the picturesque rolling hills of France to the wild countryside of La Brenne National Park, skirting Orleans and the Loire Valley.
Our final overnight stop is at our château hotel before we return to the Eurotunnel the following day.
Want to join us on this exquisite tour of Corsica and Sardinia? We’d love to have you.
Route Napoleon, one of France’s if not Europe’s finest roads: The route taken by Napoleon in his 1815 retreat from Elba to Grenoble takes us through gorgeous Alpine scenery and sweeping bend after sweeping bend.
Gorges du Verdon: The Gorges du Verdon truly is Europe's Grand Canyon, the views are breath-taking.
Sardinia: Explore spectacular coastal roads, medieval cities, dramatic scenery and some of the Mediterranean’s finest motorcycling, with time to relax and discover the island at your own pace.
White Sandy beaches of Corsica: With over two hundred white sandy beaches, Corsica is the perfect venue for some much-needed rest and relaxation, with little villages to walk through and bars and restaurants looking out over the ocean.
Gorges, Peaks and Passes of the central Corsican mountains: The variety of the terrain in Corsica combined with the beautiful views and steep mountain passes make this region a joy to ride your bike in.
Millau Bridge: The Millau viaduct is the tallest vehicular bridge in the world, taller than the Eiffel tower. It's also 2,400M long, only touching the ground in nine places- it's a true feat of engineering.
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Day 1 Arrival Day
Meet your guide and fellow tourmates in Folkestone for your welcome meal, ready to cross the Channel early the next day. If you're renting a bike, you'll collect it from near London and ride with the guide together to Folkestone on this day.
Day 2 271 Miles
Departing the Eurotunnel in Calais, we ride through the rolling fields and vineyards of Northern France, making our way down to the Champagne region.
Day 3 240 Miles
Heading south, we follow a popular local biking route towards the Swiss border and our overnight stay.
Day 4 168 Miles
Starting in the Jura Mountains, we skirt Switzerland, ride down past Geneva and continue through the Massif de Bauges to finish in Voiron.
Day 5 151 Miles
We ride the "Route Napoleon" along the D900 and Luberon which brings us to our base in Manosque.
Day 6 150 Miles
Rideout to the Gorge du Verdon (the French Grand Canyon).
Day 7 Explore Day
Visit the beautiful city of Aix-en-Provence before making our way to Toulon to board the overnight ferry to Sardinia.
Day 8 150 Miles
Arrive early in Sardinia with plenty of time to explore the medieval city and its famous caves, or follow our scenic rideout route along the spectacular coastline.
Day 9 Explore Days / Ride-out Days
Enjoy a scenic ride around the island or simply relax by the pool and explore the area’s fascinating ancient ruins.
Day 10 Explore Days / Ride-out Days
A short morning ferry crossing brings us to Corsica, where we spend the next three days discovering one of Europe’s greatest motorcycling destinations, with organised rideouts or the freedom to explore at your own pace.
Day 11/12 Explore Days / Ride-out Days
Cruise a selection of rideouts on these two days, or chill by the pool, explore local towns and villages and visit the beautiful beaches of Corsica.
Day 13 100 Miles
We cruise through the Corsican countryside to catch the overnight ferry back to France.
Day 14 120 Miles
We ride through the low hills and national park of Cevennes to our stop near the Millau Viaduct.
Day 15 204 Miles
We explore the Tarn Gorge and cross the Parc Naturel Régional des Grands Causses, descending into the Dordogne basin and the Massif Central.
Day 16 248 Miles
Riding north, we visit the Martyr Village of Oradour-sur-Glane before ending the day in the beautiful city of Chartres, where we’ll stay overnight.
Day 17 212 Miles
A hearty breakfast before continuing your journey across France to your château hotel for your farewell meal with the group.
Day 18 Departure Day
Cross back over into the UK via the Eurotunnel then ride on home full of new and exciting memories! If you're renting a bike, you'll return it to near London on this day before making your onward journey.
| Bike Option | Single Rider Price (Total for 1 rider, 1 bike) |
Rider & Passenger (Total for 2 riders, 1 bike) |
Two Bikes, Shared Room (Total for 2 riders, 2 bikes) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Own Bike | £8095 | £11790 | £14590 |
| HD Ultra Limited | £13495 | £17190 | £25390 |
| HD Street Glide | £13495 | £17190 | £25390 |
| BMW R1250GS | £11695 | £15390 | £21790 |
| BMW R1250RT | £11695 | £15390 | £21790 |
| BMW S1000XR | £11695 | £15390 | £21790 |
Rental prices calculated based on 18 rental days (minimum required for this tour). All prices are total.
For this table, the "Two Bikes, Shared Room" prices assume rental of two of the same model, which isn't required and in some cases may not be possible.
All bikes come with luggage included. Top boxes and GPS can be rented, subject to availability, for an additional charge.
Can I get a different crossing on this trip?
Of course, many of our clients cross by ferry from further north. If you would like to do this and meet the group at the hotel on the first night just let us know in the comments section of your booking form and we will deduct the cost of the Eurotunnel crossing from your booking.
What will the weather be like on this tour?
The weather can of course be changeable but in general its warm and sunny along most of this route especially on the islands . A sensible mix of vented kit and waterproofs with some base layers should cover all eventualities. Full kit and packing lists are supplied and we are happy to offer advice on packing for any of the trips.