The name "Tour de Corse" refers to the fact that in the early days it was run around the island; nowadays it only features roads around Ajaccio. The rally is held on asphalt roads, and is known as the "Ten Thousand Turns Rally" because of the twisty mountain roads.
The name "Tour de Corse" denotes that in its early days, the event circled the entire island; currently, it only features roads around Ajaccio. The rally takes place on asphalt surfaces and is known as the "Ten Thousand Turns Rally," due to the twisty mountain roads.