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Vallée de Restonica / Bergeries de Grotelle

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Vallée de Restonica / Bergeries de Grotelle
Vallée de Restonica / Bergeries de Grotelle
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Elevation profile Vallée de Restonica / Bergeries de Grotelle

Statistics

Difficulty points 750
Length 14.9 km
Average gradient 6.5%
Steepest 100 metres 16.1%
Total ascent 968 m

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Beautiful scenery
Hidden gem
#6 toughest climb of Corsica
#12 most elevation gain of Corsica
#37 longest climb of Corsica
#42 average steepest climb of Corsica
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Vallée de Restonica / Bergeries de Grotelle is a climb in the region Corsica. It is 14.9 km long and bridges 968 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 750. The top of the ascent is located at 1375 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 5 photos.

Road name: D623

2.0 by Mart123
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
Hello, Since the bridge (and road) collapsed, the sheepfolds are no longer accessible by bike (or car, for that matter). The shuttle buses stop earlier on the road and you have to walk. It's still a very, very nice walk... read more

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Mart123
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Hello,

Since the bridge (and road) collapsed, the sheepfolds are no longer accessible by bike (or car, for that matter). The shuttle buses stop earlier on the road and you have to walk.
It's still a very, very nice walk

Bonjour,

Depuis l'effondrement du pont (et de la route) les bergeries ne sont plus accessible en vélo (ou en voiture d'ailleurs). Les navettes s'arrêtent plus tôt sur la route et il faut marcher.
Cela reste une très très belle rando

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2 y 5.0
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Ridden way before Strava and digital photography, but is still fresh in the memory. What a gorgeous, quiet road this is. Spicy through a Gorge with pine trees and ending at a shepherd's hut. I was welcomed there with biscuits and wine by a couple of Italians who had overtaken me by car while I toiled uphill. Later, walking from that hut, I went further up. Beautiful scenery. Alpine at the top.

Ver voor de Strava en digitale fotografie gereden, maar ligt nog vers in het geheugen. Wat een schitterende, rustige weg is dit. Pittig door een Gorge met pijnbomen en eindigend bij een schaapsherdershut. Ik werd er met koekjes en wijn ontvangen door een stel Italianen die mij met de auto hadden ingehaald terwijl ik omhoog zwoegde. Later wandelend vanuit die hut nog verder omhoog gegaan. Prachtig landschap. Alpien bovenin.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 02:08:03
11 km/h 01:21:29
15 km/h 00:59:45
19 km/h 00:47:10

Road surface condition

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Frequently Asked Questions

Vallée de Restonica / Bergeries de Grotelle is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Vallée de Restonica / Bergeries de Grotelle is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Vallée de Restonica / Bergeries de Grotelle is 14.9 km long.

The average gradient of Vallée de Restonica / Bergeries de Grotelle is 6.5%.

Vallée de Restonica / Bergeries de Grotelle has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.1%.

The summit of Vallée de Restonica / Bergeries de Grotelle is at 1375 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:08:03 to climb Vallée de Restonica / Bergeries de Grotelle. At 11 km/h the time is 01:21:29, and at 15 km/h 00:59:45. For the fastest cyclists, 00:47:10 is an achievable time.

Vallée de Restonica / Bergeries de Grotelle is located in the region Corsica in France.

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