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Bocca di a Scaledda / Col de Scalella from Bastelica

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Elevation profile Bocca di a Scaledda / Col de Scalella from Bastelica

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Difficulty points 338
Length 4.4 mi
Average gradient 6.5%
Steepest segment 13.3%
Total ascent 1509 ft

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Beautiful scenery
8 hairpin turns
#77 toughest climb of Corsica
#46 average steepest climb of Corsica
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Bocca di a Scaledda / Col de Scalella from Bastelica is a climb in the region Corsica. It is 4.4 mi long and bridges 1509 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 338. The top of the ascent is located at 3911 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: D 27

3.0 by pierre81
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
The easiest side of this pass. The start of the road out of Bastelica is in poor condition with lots of potholes. Once you get onto the pinkish tarmac, it gets better. The first few kilometres are in the woods, and the views open up as you approach the summit. The descent to Tavera is very beautiful but quite technical (like many of the descents in Corsica). I might recommend turning back once you reach the top, as the descent will inevitably take you back to the T20, which is very busy and wher... read more

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The easiest side of this pass. The start of the road out of Bastelica is in poor condition with lots of potholes. Once you get onto the pinkish tarmac, it gets better. The first few kilometres are in the woods, and the views open up as you approach the summit. The descent to Tavera is very beautiful but quite technical (like many of the descents in Corsica). I might recommend turning back once you reach the top, as the descent will inevitably take you back to the T20, which is very busy and where a lot of people drive recklessly.

Le versant le plus facile de ce col. Le début de la route, en sortie de Bastelica, est en mauvais état avec beaucoup de nids de poules. Lorsque vous passez sur le bitume "rosé", celui-ci devient meilleur. Les premiers kilomètres sont dans les bois, et la vue se dégage à mesure que vous approchez du sommet. La descente vers Tavera est très belle mais assez technique (comme de nombreuses descentes en Corse). Je vous recommande peut-être de faire demi-tour une fois au sommet, car la descente vous mènera forcément vers la T20, très fréquentée où beaucoup de gens roulent n'importe comment

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:53:25
7 mph 00:37:49
9 mph 00:29:28
12 mph 00:22:08

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bocca di a Scaledda / Col de Scalella can be cycled from 4 sides. Bocca di a Scaledda / Col de Scalella from Bocognano is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Bocca di a Scaledda / Col de Scalella from Tavera, Bocca di a Scaledda / Col de Scalella from Bastelica & Bocca di a Scaledda / Col de Scalella via Ucciani.

Bocca di a Scaledda / Col de Scalella from Bastelica 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!

Bocca di a Scaledda / Col de Scalella from Bastelica is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Bocca di a Scaledda / Col de Scalella from Bastelica is 4.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Bocca di a Scaledda / Col de Scalella from Bastelica is 6.5%.

Bocca di a Scaledda / Col de Scalella from Bastelica has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.3%.

The summit of Bocca di a Scaledda / Col de Scalella from Bastelica is at 3911 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:53:25 to climb Bocca di a Scaledda / Col de Scalella from Bastelica. At 7 mph the time is 00:37:49, and at 9 mph 00:29:28. For the fastest cyclists, 00:22:08 is an achievable time.

Bocca di a Scaledda / Col de Scalella from Bastelica is located in the region Corsica in France.

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