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Top 5 best certified mountain bike trails in Corsica to discover with your family New
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Borrow certified mountain bike trails in Corsica
The Balagne and Castagniccia regions offer certified mountain bike trails that are suitable for families.
Did you know?
A mountain biking site certified by the French Cycling Federation (FFC) is an area suitable for mountain biking with over 100 kilometers of marked trails, maintained and classified by difficulty level. Certified areas include a visitor center where you can obtain information about trails, maps, marked routes, a mountain bike wash station, and tools for minor repairs.
La Balagne (the garden of Corsica) includes Calvi, L'Isula (Île Rousse) and numerous villages perched in the mountains and along the coast. With its vast olive groves, lemon and almond trees, the region is one of the most visited in Corsica. There are over 200 kilometers of hiking trails.
The VTT FFC Balagna website lists trails for all levels of difficulty.
In Castagniccia Mare è Monti – Costa Verde , families can also enjoy mountain biking. Over 124 kilometers of trails classified by difficulty level await you.
Prefer road cycling? Enjoy a cycling area with over 670 km of circuits.
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Did you know?
L’Isula offers mountain bike trails classified as very difficult (black). The routes are more suited to experienced riders, with most of the trails featuring nearly 700 meters of elevation gain and loss.
1. Reginu loop in Balagne (FFC 1 mountain bike loop)
Cross the Reginu plain , a Natura 2000 site designated for the preservation of the red kite, a protected species of bird of prey. This short loop is ideal for families. You can try out different types of Corsican terrain: roads, tracks, and gentle single tracks, before trying out other mountain bike trails.
● Start: Reginu hamlet.
● Level of difficulty: green (easy, suitable for families).
● Length: 6 km.
● Elevation: +42 m/-48 m.
2. San Ciprianu loop in Balagne (FFC 5 mountain bike loop)
This route takes you through the Aregno plain along pleasant little paths, but there are a few difficult sections. In wet weather, the bridge may be impassable. Check with the Isula or Calvi tourist office before setting off on your adventure.
● Starting point: L'Algaiola (Algajola).
● Level of difficulty: blue (moderate, suitable for families).
● Length: 6 km.
● Elevation: +46 m/-48 m
To stay near the starting point of the loop, choose a hotel with a sea view in L'Algaiola.
3. Fiuminale loop in Balagne (FFC 9 mountain bike loop)
This introductory loop allows you to visit the villages of Olmi è Cappella and Vallica. Ride your mountain bike along wild trails in the heart of the Ghjunsani pieve, in the extreme south-east of Balagne. On your way, the Tuani convent is worth a detour. Listed as a historic monument, it offers a dozen rooms for families wishing to stop off for a night. The landscape is dotted with numerous peaks over 2,000 meters high, including Monte Cinto at 2,710 meters.
● Departure: Olmi è Cappella.
● Difficulty: blue (moderate, suitable for families).
● Length: 12 km.
● Elevation: +282 m/-274 m.
Charming inns and guesthouses, such as the Auberge u Pasturellu in the heart of the Tartagine-Melaja forest, await you in Olmi è Cappella.
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4. Muratu loop in Balagne (FFC 14 mountain bike loop)
This mountain bike trail winds through Corsican vineyards. Ride along easy trails for a pleasant family outing.
● Departure: Lumiu (Lumio)
● Difficulty level: green (easy, suitable for families).
● Length: 7 km.
● Elevation: +81 m/-80 m.
Families can rent an apartment or hotel room in Lumiu or Calvi (10 minutes by car) to enjoy sea views and visit the famous citadel.
5. Spassiverde of Costa Verde (FFC 7 b mountain bike loop)
La Spassiverde is a 6-kilometer route connecting the villages of Prunete and Moriani. This easy route allows you to ride along the Costa Verde coastline and enjoy the beaches. Efforts to promote the environment are dynamic in this region, which has led to the creation of numerous cycling routes and a mountain bike trail.
● Starting point: Padulella park car park, near Moriani Beach.
● Level of difficulty: green (easy, suitable for families).
● Length: 6.4 km.
● Elevation: +20 m.
The Costa Verde has plenty of accommodation for families, with charming hotels and apartments by the sea. There are many campsites dotted around the area, including the Camping Arinella Bianca and the Camping Sole Di Sari.
The mountain biker's code
To enjoy a great time outdoors with your family, there are a few safety rules to follow when mountain biking in Corsica:
● Only use marked trails.
● Follow the direction of the trails.
● Avoid picking wild plants.
● Check the condition of your mountain bike before setting off.
Recommended for adults, helmets are mandatory for children under 12.
Our top 5 best mountain bike loops in Corsica promise wonderful family moments surrounded by nature. Set off on an adventure between the sea and the mountains to discover landscapes off the beaten track.
Discover corsica by road bike
Corsica welcomes you off the beaten track with the GT 20 . Opened in 2020, this cycle route takes you on a Grande Traversée (GT) across the island, from Bastia to Bunifaziu (Bonifacio). Divided into 12 stages, the circuit covers no less than 600 kilometers.
In Corsica, there are hills everywhere. While athletes prefer road bikes, amateurs prefer electric bikes to complete the entire circuit. You will find charging stations in each of the GT 20 stage towns. Depending on your pace, allow between 6 and 12 days for this cycling adventure.
