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Col de San Colombano

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1 review/story | Elevation profile | 3 photos
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Elevation profile Col de San Colombano

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Difficulty points 360
Length 8.4 mi
Average gradient 5%
Steepest segment 8.3%
Total ascent 2211 ft

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Beautiful scenery
3 hairpin turns
#66 toughest climb of Corsica
#41 most elevation gain of Corsica
#50 longest climb of Corsica
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Col de San Colombano is a climb in the region Corsica. It is 8.4 mi long and bridges 2211 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 360. The top of the ascent is located at 2277 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 3 photos.

Road names: D363, D163 & RT301

5.0 by Falguy2B
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
Beautiful pass. Very quiet. Fairly regular. Passes through the splendid village of Palasca. Impeccable surface. A must if you're in the area.... read more

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Falguy2B
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1 y 5.0 01:10:28 (7.2 mph)
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Beautiful pass. Very quiet. Fairly regular. Passes through the splendid village of Palasca.
Impeccable surface.
A must if you're in the area.

Beau col. Très calme. Assez régulier. Traverse le splendide village de Palasca.
Revêtement impeccable.
À faire si vous passez dans le coin.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:41:42
7 mph 01:12:00
9 mph 00:56:06
12 mph 00:42:09

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de San Colombano can be cycled from 3 sides. Col de San Colombano from Losari via Palasca is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de San Colombano from Losari via Belgodère & Col de San Colombano from Gare de Pietralba.

You don't need special gearing for Col de San Colombano. 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 San Colombano 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!

Col de San Colombano is 8.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de San Colombano is 5%.

Col de San Colombano has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.3%.

The summit of Col de San Colombano is at 2277 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:41:42 to climb Col de San Colombano. At 7 mph the time is 01:12:00, and at 9 mph 00:56:06. For the fastest cyclists, 00:42:09 is an achievable time.

Col de San Colombano is located in the region Corsica in France.

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