GUIDED MOTORCYCLE TOUR OF CORSICA
Every rider's holy grail in France
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THE TOUR AT A GLANCE
2027 departures: Thursday 13 to Friday 21 May, and Thursday 16 to Friday 24 September. Start and finish in Toulon. Registration documents and booking are in French: if you need help, email us at monkeyprorider@gmail.com.
9 DAYS
Ferry crossings included
APPROX. 1,410 KM
Back roads only
130 TO 320 KM
Per riding stage
1 DAY OFF
Rest or free time, on day 6
FROM 8 PEOPLE
Guaranteed departure, in a small group
FROM 300 CC
With sufficient riding experience
INCLUDED
Professional guide, ferry, accommodation, breakfasts, lunches and dinners
€1,565
1 rider + 1 motorcycle. Membership card required.
NEXT DEPARTURES
Thursday 13 May 2027 to Friday 21 May 2027
Thursday 16 September 2027 to Friday 24 September 2027
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS
Departure is guaranteed from 8 participants
You can book this destination privately with an existing group (friends, club, dealership...). A quotation is then issued according to the number of participants
Start : Toulon
Bonus: We always meet on the evening before the first riding day, so everyone has time to arrive without stress. The tour price therefore includes this first night, a chance to get to know each other.
Finish : Toulon
Extra bonus: We part on the last day of the tour after breakfast. The tour price therefore includes a final night, so everyone can ride home calmly and well rested during the day.
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TOUR
Choosing us means opting for a turnkey motorcycle tour, an adventure led by a professional guide, carefully selected routes, quality accommodation, a friendly small-group atmosphere and the certainty of an authentic experience on the finest roads. Whether you ride an adventure bike, roadster, tourer or custom, our tours are designed to combine riding pleasure, discovery and safety.
Approx. 1,410 KM
Professional guide
from 300 cc with experience
Departure from 8 people
Pillion passengers welcome,
1 seat available behind the guide
All accommodation included
Breakfasts included
Lunches included (restaurants or picnics)
Dinners included
Ferry included
NO. OF DAYS
Experienced professional guide
All our tours are led by a qualified professional guide who knows the routes, the panoramic roads and the finest sites inside out. You ride with complete confidence while enjoying the best routes.
Accommodation and meals included
For maximum comfort, all the accommodation and meals in the programme are included in your tour. All you have to do is enjoy the road and the scenery.
Passengers welcome
Our tours are open to riders and passengers alike. Whether you travel alone or two-up, you get the same welcome and the same support.
A seat available behind the guide
A seat is always available behind the guide throughout the tour for a passenger travelling without their own rider. (Except OFF-ROAD tours)
Open from 300 cc
Our tours are open to all motorcycles from 300 cc, subject to sufficient riding experience. Safety and a well-matched group come first.
Small groups for a better experience
Departures are guaranteed from 8 participants. We deliberately keep groups small to ensure a friendly atmosphere, a suitable pace and personal support.
Tailor-made formulas for a VIP group
Like this tour, or interested in another destination? Contact us: we can organise your trip and guide you to the destination of your choice. Exclusive VIP formula for existing groups of 5 people or more. Contact us for a study of the destination, possible dates and a personalised quotation.
We are #ROULEURS – riders at heart. The #MONKEYPRORIDER tour concept is all about riding, bends and scenery. We make very few visits to castles, museums or heritage sites... Make sure you can ride about 250 to 300 km a day, several days in a row. Back roads only. Our pace and riding method allow most riders to take part, but too low a riding level could hold the group back and make it difficult to finish the stages in a reasonable time.
NOT INCLUDED
Fuel
Souvenirs
Personal expenses
Tolls and parking
Travel to/from the start
So that you can keep a precise control of your budget, the following are not included in the tour price:
The motorcycle and consumables
Fuel.
Extra costs such as parking and tolls.
Personal expenses.
Souvenirs.
Travel costs to reach the starting point or return home.
Any service, activity or option not expressly mentioned in the tour description.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS SAY
SERGE R. ★★★★★ - Google review - 3 June 2026 -
Great atmosphere, beautiful roads, lovely accommodation and great food too – hard to beat 🧐😇. The Monkey tours are top, top 👍👍 (translated from French)
ALAIN P. ★★★★★ - Google review - 3 June 2026 -
I have taken part in Sunday rides, done 2 three-day trips and 1 one-week tour. Every time everything went well: a good atmosphere, friendliness and the joy of riding all together, safely. Don't hesitate, come along, you won't be disappointed. (translated from French)
MICHEL B. ★★★★★ - Google review - 10 September 2025 -
A first for me with Monkeyprorider: I rode the Route des Grandes Alpes in August and can only congratulate the organisation – a superb job on the routes, the accommodation and a great atmosphere, and above all a maestro, Thierry, as our guide. A superb experience and surely one of my best trips. (translated from French)
ANDRÉ M. ★★★★★ - Google review - 12 August 2025 -
A great group with fabulous organisation, whether for Sunday rides, weekend rides or even tours.
I've just ridden the RGA, the Route des Grandes Alpes. With a small group, a great atmosphere and good company. Our organiser and guide Thierry did flawless work. Everything was perfect. Don't hesitate to go on these tours. You can't be disappointed.
I'm going again as soon as I can. (translated from French)
KARINE B. ★★★★★ - Google review - 18 May 2025 -
Our small group of riders from different backgrounds rode in unison. We all made progress.
We discovered wonderful landscapes, and the organisation was top-notch. Rooms, meals, picnics... We were spoilt by the weather and enjoyed local dishes. Top for me!! (translated from French)
JEAN L. ★★★★★ - Google review - 16 October 2025 -
WHAT MAKES THIS TOUR SPECIAL
Everyone at their own pace, with the "drop-off" system
Routes for riders: bends come first
The #MONKEYPRORIDER atmosphere
Small groups
Riding tips
Our tours for riders are designed to offer an authentic, friendly experience suited to all levels. Everyone can ride at their own pace, without pressure, while enjoying the guide's support and exchanges with the other participants. Throughout the route, everyone shares their experience, riding tips and passion for motorcycles, creating a real group dynamic. We only run small groups to ensure a warm atmosphere, better cohesion and more flexibility on the road. This friendliness is part of the #MONKEYPRORIDER DNA and contributes to the recognised, much-appreciated atmosphere of our motorcycle road trips. Whether you are an experienced rider or a traveller looking for new adventures, you will find a human experience as rich as the landscapes you ride through.
CORSICA MOTORCYCLE TOUR PROGRAMME
DAY 1 - 0 KM - BOARDING THE FERRY
Participants meet at the ferry terminal to board. The motorcycles are strapped down in the hold / garage and we go to our shared cabins. Free time on board. Everyone brings a picnic or uses the ship's restaurant.
DAY 2 - APPROX. 200 KM - PROPRIANO, ROCCAPINA, PORTO-VECCHIO
Breakfast and briefing on leaving the ferry in Propriano. Off for the first riding day, heading south-west. We pass the Lion of Roccapina and stop for lunch in a traditional Corsican restaurant. Then on to one of the most beautiful beaches in the south for an afternoon break before reaching our accommodation west of Porto-Vecchio. Dinner at the accommodation.
DAY 3 - APPROX. 200 KM - BONIFACIO AND THE SOUTHERN BEACHES
Morning with 2 hours of free time in the citadel of Bonifacio. Picnic lunch on a very beautiful beach in the south of the island. The afternoon is a chance to enjoy riding up a mountain pass. Back to the accommodation in the late afternoon. Depending on timing and weather, we may ride to the Aiguilles de Bavella for an afternoon break.
DAY 4 - APPROX. 280 KM - ACROSS THE ISLAND TO CORTE
We cross the island through the centre to reach the Corte area and our second accommodation. The ride is a chance to detour to must-see sites, such as the Aiguilles de Bavella if we didn't visit them the day before. If we did, we will use the time saved to add a short route chosen by the guide. Arrival at the accommodation in the early evening.
DAY 5 - APPROX. 280 KM - CAP CORSE AND NONZA
Heading for the northern cape for very different but exceptional views. Picnic on a black sand beach, visit of Nonza and its medieval heritage. Coffee break as far north as possible on the cape. A day packed with twisty roads. Back to the accommodation in the late afternoon.
DAY 6 - 0 KM - REST DAY
Rest day OFF. A chance to relax or to visit Corte or Calvi in your free time. A quad bike outing in the Agriates desert can be organised at participants' request (extra cost). For walkers or those looking for beautiful scenery, a there-and-back hike in the Restonica valley (closed to traffic) makes a great day out. We meet again in the early evening for dinner.
DAY 7 - APPROX. 320 KM - PIANA AND THE CALVI CORNICHE
Early start for a great, full day of riding. Twisty roads and views! The Ruda canyon, the Piana gorge, then we settle on a picturesque beach for a picnic. Back via the road of 1,000 bends and the majestic Calvi corniche. Arrival at the accommodation in the early evening
DAY 8 - APPROX. 130 KM - HILLS ABOVE BASTIA AND FERRY
A short ride in the hills above Bastia to take in a few passes and enjoy a fine morning of riding. Lunch in Bastia and check-in at the ferry for 4 pm. Free time on board. The last meal on board is included.
DAY 9 - 0 KM - ARRIVAL ON THE MAINLAND
Arrival on the mainland around 7 am, after a breakfast included on board. Goodbyes with the other participants. The tour is already over.
Depending on the season, hotel availability or the number of people registered (and their riding level), some constraints may require the guide to change the routes and/or overnight stops. The guide alone decides what is needed to keep to the timing, make the most of the planned stops and ensure the overall comfort of the group. These changes cannot be disputed.
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WHY CHOOSE THIS GUIDED MOTORCYCLE TOUR IN FRANCE?
Our motorcycle road trips are designed to offer an authentic, friendly travel experience suited to all levels. Everyone can ride at their own pace, without pressure, while enjoying the guide's support and exchanges with the other participants. Throughout the route, everyone shares their experience, riding tips and passion for motorcycles, creating a real group dynamic. We only run small groups to ensure a warm atmosphere, better cohesion and more flexibility on the road. This friendliness is part of the #MONKEYPRORIDER DNA and contributes to the recognised, much-appreciated atmosphere of our motorcycle road trips. Whether you are an experienced rider or a traveller looking for new adventures, you will find a human experience as rich as the landscapes you ride through.
PAYMENT METHODS
Bank transfer. Download the registration form and send it back to us. Our bank details are on the last page of the document.
RECOMMENDED
By card – secure remote payment. Download the registration form and contact us so we can prepare the payment link.
By cheque (French bank accounts). Download the registration form and send it back to us with your cheque(s).
CANCELLATION / REPATRIATION OPTION: #MONKEYPRORIDER recommends that you take out additional cover with a specialist provider such as Allianz Travel, AXA Assistance or Europ Assistance (non-exhaustive list, check online).
RECOMMENDED FOR REMOTE CARD PAYMENT: check with your bank. Some card packages include cancellation and repatriation cover.
All the terms of the travel contract are in the TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE (in French)
HOW MUCH DOES THIS CORSICA MOTORCYCLE TOUR COST?*
YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION BEFORE THE TOUR STARTS***
1 rider** + 1 motorcycle: €1,565
1 couple, 1 motorcycle** (-8%): €2,849
1 couple, 2 motorcycles** (-8%): €2,879
Passenger alone: €1,515
Payment in instalments possible. Balance due 30 days before departure
*The contribution to costs is used to pay service providers, hotels, restaurants, the guide's costs and fee, and all expenses related to the tour. Depending on the costs incurred, a balance may remain with the association, helping to fund its treasury, carry out projects and/or cover its fixed costs. The association is non-profit and makes no profit. **Solo riders share twin, triple or quadruple rooms depending on the accommodation. Couples have a double bed. Some special accommodation (mountain huts, ferry…) provides single beds and/or shared rooms for everyone. ***Tours are open to members only.
REGISTER FOR THE TOUR – GET THE REGISTRATION FORM
HOW TO FILL IN THE REGISTRATION FORM (IN FRENCH):
Fill in every page without exception. Tick all the necessary boxes. Initial each page. The date and signature are required at the end of the form. All pages must be returned. Any incomplete form and/or missing page will make the registration invalid.
For instalment payments, write down the amounts paid each month, as well as the deposit in the corresponding month. This registration form serves as the travel contract. Need help with the form in French? Email us at monkeyprorider@gmail.com.
PREPARING YOUR MOTORCYCLE TOUR OF CORSICA: THE GUIDE'S TIPS
Corsica is often called every rider's holy grail: roads that twist endlessly, the sea on one side and the mountains on the other. To make the most of your motorcycle tour of Corsica, here is the advice we give every group before boarding. It complements the briefing your qualified guide gives every morning before setting off.
Expect narrow, lively roads
Corsican roads are narrow, winding and sometimes lined with low walls. Free-roaming cows and pigs can appear round a bend: look far ahead, keep a margin and stay well to the right in blind corners.
Prepare for the ferry crossing
During the crossing, the motorcycle stays in the hold. Pack what you need for the night on board in a small bag (toiletries, change of clothes, chargers) and arrive at boarding with time to spare.
Set off with tyres and brakes in good shape
Taking several hundred bends a day wears tyres quickly and works the brakes hard. Have your tyres and pads checked before you leave: on the island, you won't necessarily find the right part at the right time.
GO FURTHER
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Prepare well (articles in French): read our articles on reading a mountain road on a motorcycle, 15 mistakes to avoid before a big road trip and how to prepare a multi-day motorcycle trip.
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Gain confidence before the tour: our advanced road riding course works on vision, lines and braking on the road.
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Get a feel for the atmosphere before you go: join an association ride from Montpellier, Nîmes or Béziers, then join the #MONKEYPRORIDER association (in French).
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Other destinations: also discover the Sardinia motorcycle tour, the Alpilles to Verdon motorcycle road trip or all our guided motorcycle tours in France and Europe.
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Who is your guide? Meet Thierry Troadec and the #MONKEYPRORIDER team.
CORSICA MOTORCYCLE TOUR: YOUR QUESTIONS
What level do I need for this Corsica motorcycle tour?
You need to be able to ride about 250 to 300 km a day, several days in a row, exclusively on back roads. The tour is open from 300 cc, with sufficient riding experience. To arrive confident, our advanced riding course is excellent preparation.
How many kilometres, and where does the tour start?
The route covers about 1,410 km. Start: Toulon, finish: Toulon. We meet on the evening before the first riding day, so you can arrive without stress and get to know each other.
Can I bring a passenger?
Yes, passengers are welcome. There is even a seat behind the guide for a passenger travelling without their own rider.
Do I need to be a member of the association?
Yes. Tours are open to members only: membership of the #MONKEYPRORIDER association is required before departure. You can get your membership card online (in French).
What is included in the price?
All accommodation, breakfasts, lunches (restaurants or picnics) and dinners are included, as well as the ferry. Fuel, tolls, parking, personal expenses and travel to the starting point are at your own expense.
What are the next departure dates?
Two departures are scheduled in 2027: Thursday 13 May to Friday 21 May, and Thursday 16 September to Friday 24 September. Departure is guaranteed from 8 participants.
What is the best time to ride in Corsica?
We run this tour in May and September. To choose between them, read our guide (in French) Corsica by motorcycle: when to go, the best roads and the pitfalls to avoid.
How many kilometres do we ride each day?
The riding stages range from 130 to 320 km, exclusively on back roads. Day 6 is a rest day, with no riding required.
How does the ferry crossing work?
The ferry is included in the price. At boarding, the motorcycles are strapped down in the hold and you go to shared cabins. On the first evening, everyone brings a picnic or uses the ship's restaurant; on the way back, the last meal on board is included.
How much does the tour cost and how do I pay?
The contribution is €1,565 for 1 rider + 1 motorcycle, €2,849 for 1 couple on 1 motorcycle, €2,879 for 1 couple on 2 motorcycles and €1,515 for a passenger alone. Payment is by bank transfer, remote card payment or cheque. Payment in instalments is possible; the balance is due 30 days before departure.
Can the programme change?
Yes. Depending on the season, hotel availability, the number of participants and their riding level, the guide may adapt the routes or overnight stops to keep to the timing and ensure the group's comfort.
Can this tour be booked privately?
Yes, with an existing group (friends, club, dealership). A quotation is then drawn up according to the number of participants.
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Prepare your motorcycle road trip well
Before setting off on this tour, take a few minutes to read our advice (in French): how to prepare a multi-day motorcycle trip and 15 mistakes riders make before a big road trip. Not sure whether to travel alone or with a group? Our article travelling alone or choosing an organised group tour helps you make the right choice.
Want to feel more at ease on winding roads before you go? Discover our advanced road riding course, on your own motorcycle, and find all our destinations on the guided motorcycle tours page.