Bikepacking Routes

The Corsica Crossing takes a fresh approach to bikepacking across the Mediterranean’s most mountainous island. Instead of following its well-known GT20 itinerary on tarmac, this route veers into the unpaved, unusual, and sometimes unpredictable crevices of Corsica’s rugged terrain. The result is a varied and beautifully tough track that rewards riders who persevere…

Starting in Briançon, home to UNESCO-registered Vauban fortifications, Fortresses of the Cottian Alps is a five-day bikepacking loop that route blends high-altitude trails with the memory of historic military hostility between France and Italy. Traversing a dramatic landscape dotted with alpine forts, the track offers spectacular views. As the route occasionally descends into the valleys, the rugged austerity of the peaks gives way to the warm welcome of exquisite Italian and French cuisine...