Motorcycle touring and cruiser tour France, Corsica, Alps and Provence

Day 1 Marignane - Bastia

Day 1: Marseille - boat to Corsica - Bastia



Welcome on arrival at Marseille airport, then off to our Road2luxe agency to pick up your rental motorcycle. A short ride along the seafront to Marseille, where the boat will be waiting for you for an overnight crossing to Bastia.

Day 2 Saint-Florent

Day 2: Bastia - Cap Corse - Saint-Florent



The ride starts along the Cap Corse coast. The rugged, jagged Cap Corse coastline offers secret beaches in the depths of its coves. The relief often descends steeply into the sea, and the road around the Cape, from Bastia to Saint-Florent, offers an unforgettable panorama of cornices.



Overnight in Saint-Florent.

Day 3 Saint-Florent - Cargèse

Day 3: Saint-Florent - Calvi - Cargese



"The Agriates desert and the Balagne region



Departure for Calvi via the Agriates desert, a mineral desert that is covered in spring by a maquis of intoxicating flowers, then on to the Col de la Croix via one of the most beautiful curves of your life. Exceptional views over the gulfs of Girolata, Porto, Scandola...



Overnight in Cargese.

Day 4 Cargèse - Cargèse

Day 4: Cargese - Corte - Corgese



"Centru di Corsica



You'll leave the coast and head deep into Corsica, through the Parc Naturel Régional de Corse to Corte, a superb citadel perched atop a rocky outcrop, with a ring of mountains all around, cut by wild gorges with crystal-clear waters.



Overnight in Cargese.

Day 5 Cargèse - Bonifacio

Day 5: Cargese - Ajaccio - Bonifacio



"Heading south



This stage ends in the "most Corsican of Corsican towns", Bonifacio, and takes us through the Taravo, heading south.



Overnight near Bonifacio.

Day 6 Bonifacio - Corte

Day 6: Bonifacio - Porto Vecchio - Corte



"Between sea and mountains



After driving along the seafront to Porto-Vecchio, today's ride will have the scent of thyme blossom near the pass and the Aiguilles de Bavella (jagged peaks of changing colors). Then it's on to a sweeping descent along the Solenzara river. You'll finish this superb day by passing through the Inzecca gorges.



Overnight in Corte.

Day 7 Corte - Bastia

Day 7: Corte - Bastia



"The Castagniccia



The landscapes of Haute-Corse, from Ponte Leccia to Murato to Bastia, will never cease to seduce you. A trip through the "châtaigneraie", one of the island's least touristy regions, with small villages rich in history.



Overnight in Bastia.

Day 8 Bastia - Vence

Day 8: Bastia - Nice - Saint-Paul de Vence



First half-day dedicated to the crossing to the mainland. In the afternoon, off to one of France's most beautiful villages: Saint-Paul de Vence.



Overnight in Vence.

Day 9 Vence - Barcelonnette

Day 9: Saint-Paul de Vence - La Vésubie - Barcelonnette



"The Mercantour



From the Gorges de la Vésubie to the Col de la Bonette (Europe's highest road), the Parc du Mercantour will seduce you with its uneven terrain and extraordinary landscapes.



Overnight in Barcelonnette.

Day 10 Barcelonnette - Grenoble

Day 10: Barcelonnette - Briançon - L'Alpe d'Huez



"The Massif des Ecrins



High mountains at your fingertips on this magnificent stage via the Route Napoléon.



Overnight in Grenoble (or nearby).

Day 11 Grenoble - Nyons

Day 11: L'Alpe d'Huez - La Chapelle-en-Vercors- Nyons



"Les Gorges du Vercors



The largest nature park in the Northern Alps, we discover the Vercors through its narrow gorges and spectacular cliffs. A feast for the eyes!



Overnight in Nyons.

Day 12 Nyons - Manosque

Day 12: Nyons - Bonnieux - Manosque



"From Mont Ventoux to the Lubéron



All you need is a very clear sky to see Marseille on one side of Mont Ventoux and Mont Blanc on the other. It's an exceptional panorama, with many twists and turns to reach it. Pleasure guaranteed!



Overnight in Manosque.

Day 13 Manosque - Lorgues

Day 13: Manosque - Moustiers - Lorgues



"The Gorges du Verdon



Another beautiful day on the road, punctuated by the twists and turns and breathtaking scenery of the Gorges du Verdon. From Castellane to Lac de Sainte-Croix, you'll make some unforgettable memories.



Overnight in Lorgues.

Day 14 Lorgues - Marignane

Day 14: Lorgues - Saint-Tropez - Marseille



Between the Mediterranean Sea and Draguignan lie two small mountain ranges, the Maures and the Estérel, where the ride is quiet and beautiful, contrasting with the bustling coastline of the city of stars: Saint-Tropez.



Overnight near Marseille airport.