Driving round the bends on Corsica’s old rally routes

Tourists flock to this picturesque Mediterranean island each year — and little wonder, with its mountains, sandy beaches and vast forests.

Tourists flock to this picturesque Mediterranean island each year — and little wonder, with its mountains, sandy beaches and vast forests.

Corsica is also home to some hugely exciting roads. In fact, back in 1956, the first of many rallies took place here; the Tour de Corse.