Grand Tour, Islands, Alps and Beaches

Sardinia, Corsica and France

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Grand Tour, Islands, Alps and Beaches

Sardinia, Corsica and France

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Explore stunning mediterranean islands and all the finest roads that France has to offer on one unique tour.
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A favourite among UK bikers, France offers some of the finest scenery and roads in Europe. Corsica and Sardinia, with their deserted mountain roads, white sandy beaches, and brilliant sunshine, will make you want to keep coming back for more.
  • Self Guided Tour
  • 18 Days
  • 2750 miles
  • Folkestone, UK
  • HIRE BIKE AVAILABLE
BEST TIME TO GO

May to September

After a night in Folkestone you'll board the Eurotunnel, and from here you'll quickly head for the fast and flowing roads that cut through the heart of Northern France. You’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, you’ll journey over the mountains, skirting past Geneva, through Annecy, and across the Massif des Bauges, finally arriving in Grenoble for the evening. Here, you’ll join the famous “Route Napoleon,” following the D900 through the Luberon, passing through valleys and alongside emerald lakes, until you reach your base in Manosque.

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Mighty Millau Bridge

Next, you’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, you’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, you’ll arrive early and take the coastal roads to Alghero. You’ll have time to explore the beautiful mediaeval city, relax on the beach, and venture into the surrounding hills. The following day, you go in search of the best views across the island as you head up and over the mountains, riding twisting roads before reaching your overnight stay in Santa Teresa.

Here, you can choose to relax for a day—soak up the sun on the beaches, take a boat trip, or, if you’re eager for more riding, enjoy a scenic ride to a charming fishing port before navigating the winding roads of the Valle Della Luna region, known for its unique and fascinating rock formations.

Next, you’ll head across the Strait of Bonifacio to Corsica, known as “The Mountain in the Sea.” Here, you can enjoy three days of relaxing on the beaches, exploring UNESCO World Heritage sites, and riding the stunning cols before making your way back to the mainland on an overnight ferry to France.

You 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. Your overnight stop is near the Millau Viaduct, the tallest bridge in the world, standing at 343 metres.

From here, you 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, ride north through the picturesque rolling hills of France to the wild countryside of La Brenne National Park, skirting Orleans and the Loire Valley. The penultimate overnight stop is in the beautiful city of Chartres before you return to Calais for your final hotel and the Eurotunnel the following day.

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Tour highlights

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 you 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.
Our latest in a long line of Self Guided trips with Magellan and what a corker it was. Thanks so much for all your help and support throughout, Corsica was as good as you said and Sardinia was, if anything, even better! Now where to next…’
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Sardinia: Full of charming small fishing ports and beautiful medieval cities. Its biker heaven with warm sunshine and quiet twisty mountains roads aplenty.

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 2,400km long, only touching the ground in nine places- it's a true feat of engineering.

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Day 1 Arrival Day

Spend your first night in Folkestone, ready to cross the Channel early the next day. If you're renting a bike, you'll collect it from near London earlier this day before riding to Folkestone.

Day 2 271 Miles

From Folkestone, 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, you follow a popular local biking route towards the Swiss border and your overnight stay.

Day 4 168 Miles

Starting in the Jura Mountains, you ride down past Geneva, continuing through the Massif de Bauges, and finishing in Grenoble.

Day 5 151 Miles

You ride the "Route Napoleon"along the D900 and Luberon which brings us to our base in Manosque.

Day 6 150 Miles

Ride the Gorge du Verdon (the French Grand canyon), then make your way to Toulon for your overnight ferry to Sardinia.

Day 7 Explore Days / Rideout Days

Arrive early in Sardinia and ride to Alghero with plenty of time to explore the medieval city and famous caves, or follow our scenic rideout route around the west coast.

Day 8 150 Miiles

Beautiful mountain roads today as you make your way across the island to Santa Teresa di Gallura.

Day 9 Explore Days / Rideout Days

Enjoy a scenic rideout around east of the island or chill by the pool and explore the ancient ruins in the area.

Day 10 Explore Days / Rideout Days

A short morning ferry hop over to Corsica where you spend three days exploring the island with organised ride-outs, and activities.

Day 11/12 Explore Days / Rideout Days

Cruise a selection of rideouts or chill by the pool, explore local towns and villages and visit the beautiful beaches of Corsica.

Day 13 100 Miles

Cruise through the Corsican countryside to catch the overnight ferry back to France.

Day 14 120 Miles

Ride through the low hills and national park of Cevennes to your stop near the Millau Viaduct.

Day 15 204 Miles

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, you visit the Martyr Village of Oradour-sur-Glane before ending the day in the beautiful city of Chartres, where you’ll stay overnight.

Day 17 212 Miles

A hearty breakfast and then back to Calais for your final night.

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.

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What's included
If you select motorcycle rental, insurance and breakdown cover is included.
15 nights’ accommodation in high-quality hotels.
Eurotunnel return trip from Folkestone to Calais (if Folkestone isn’t convenient for you, please get in touch as other crossings can be arranged, as mentioned in the Q&A below).
All ferry crossings between France, Sardinia, and Corsica plus cabins on the crossings to/from France.
Excellent breakfast each morning in the hotels.
Full use of all hotels’ leisure facilities.
Detailed route plans and maps.
GPS routes (Garmin / Tom Tom).
Detailed daily itinerary including sights and suggested coffee / lunch stops.
What's not
Fuel.
Toll charges.
Admission charges.
Occasional hotel parking charges.
Meals and drinks.
Travel/Breakdown insurance covering repatriation back to the UK .

Full Pricing

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 £7295 £10190 £12390
HD Ultra Limited £12695 £15590 £23190
HD Street Glide £12695 £15590 £23190
/BMW K1600 GTL £11615 £14510 £21030
BMW R1250GS £10895 £13790 £19590
BMW R1250RT £10895 £13790 £19590

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.

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Common questions about this trip

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 make your own way to 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.

When is the best time of year to do this trip?

May to September as a rule although October can work with a dash of luck. This trip crosses a number of high passes in the alps so you need to be aware that even in August some of these can close at short notice due to adverse weather conditions. There are always ways round these passes but worth bearing in mind when planning the best dates for your tour.

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