Col de la Vaccia from Campo al Pero

Col de la Vaccia can be cycled from 3 sides. Col de la Vaccia from Aullène is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de la Vaccia from Campo al Pero & Col de la Vaccia from Les Baines.

You don't need special gearing for Col de la Vaccia from Campo al Pero. 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.

Col de la Vaccia from Campo al Pero 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.

Col de la Vaccia from Campo al Pero is 10.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de la Vaccia from Campo al Pero is 5.7%.

Col de la Vaccia from Campo al Pero has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.8%.

The summit of Col de la Vaccia from Campo al Pero is at 3927 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:09:11 to climb Col de la Vaccia from Campo al Pero. At 7 mph the time is 01:31:27, and at 9 mph 01:11:16. For the fastest cyclists, 00:53:32 is an achievable time.

Col de la Vaccia from Campo al Pero is located in the region Corsica in France.