Ersa from Barcaggio

Ersa can be cycled from 2 sides. Ersa from Barcaggio is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Ersa from Tollare.

You don't need special gearing for Ersa from Barcaggio. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Ersa from Barcaggio is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Ersa from Barcaggio is not a problem.

Ersa from Barcaggio is 7.2 km long.

The average gradient of Ersa from Barcaggio is 4.4%.

Ersa from Barcaggio has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.8%.

The summit of Ersa from Barcaggio is at 315 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:01:26 to climb Ersa from Barcaggio. At 11 km/h the time is 00:39:06, and at 15 km/h 00:28:40. For the fastest cyclists, 00:22:38 is an achievable time.

Ersa from Barcaggio is located in the region Corsica in France.