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Col de Sorba

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4 reviews | Elevation profile | 9 photos
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Elevation profile Col de Sorba

Statistics

Difficulty points 393
Length 4.4 mi
Average gradient 7%
Steepest segment 14.1%
Total ascent 1647 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery
Hidden gem
4 hairpin turns
#54 toughest climb of Corsica
#94 most elevation gain of Corsica
#26 average steepest climb of Corsica
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Col de Sorba is a climb in the region Corsica. It is 4.4 mi long and bridges 1647 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 393. The top of the ascent is located at 4301 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 4 reviews of this climb and uploaded 9 photos.

Road name: D69

5.0 by pierre81
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
The first part, leaving Vivario, is not the most interesting. You're on the T20, which is very busy. However, after the restaurant and the left-hand bend, the "real" pass begins, and... what a pass! To be honest, it might just be one of my favourites. It's not very difficult, it's rolling, the surface is excellent and you'll find very little traffic. The final section offers a few higher gradients, several hairpins and a breathtaking view. At the top, you can see the... read more

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pierre81
pierre81
6 Mo 5.0
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The first part, leaving Vivario, is not the most interesting. You're on the T20, which is very busy. However, after the restaurant and the left-hand bend, the "real" pass begins, and... what a pass! To be honest, it might just be one of my favourites. It's not very difficult, it's rolling, the surface is excellent and you'll find very little traffic. The final section offers a few higher gradients, several hairpins and a breathtaking view. At the top, you can see the sea in front of you and you can descend to Ghisoni, the starting point for some magnificent roads. I can't recommend it highly enough!

La première partie, en sortant de Vivario, n'est pas la plus intéressante. Vous êtes sur la T20, qui est très fréquentée. Par contre, après le restaurant et le virage à gauche, le "vrai" col commence, et... quel col ! Honnêtement, peut-être l'un de mes favoris. Il n'est pas très difficile, il est roulant, le revêtement est excellent et vous trouverez très peu de circulation. La partie finale propose quelques pourcentages plus élevés, plusieurs épingles et une vue à couper le souffle. Au sommet, vous voyez la mer en face et vous pouvez descendre sur Ghisoni, point de départ de magnifiques routes. Je ne peux que vous le recommander !

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brunorne370
brunorne370
1 y 4.0 00:20:23 (13.1 mph)
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I climbed this pass on 13 October 2024 from the chalet. The landscape changes constantly. The road is wide and in very good condition. My bike is a VTTAE CUBE weighing 23.8 kg. The climb took 20 minutes and 23 seconds.
I don't have any pictures but a video of the whole climb:
https://youtu.be/v8deVkWtEpg?feature=shared

J'ai monté ce col le 13 octobre 2024 au départ du chalet. Il y a des changements de paysage constant. La route est large et en très bon état. Mon vélo est un VTTAE CUBE de 23,8 Kg. Montée en 20 minutes et 23 secondes.
Je n'ai pas d'images mais une vidéo de toute la montée :
https://youtu.be/v8deVkWtEpg?feature=shared

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jaimone
jaimone
2 y 4.0
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One of my favorites after 3 weeks in the island , fresh water from a nice fountain on the way up, there are certain shadows in August , the last turns offer a great view and are magnificent !

One of my favorites after 3 weeks in the island , fresh water from a nice fountain on the way up, there are certain shadows in August , the last turns offer a great view and are magnificent !

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Martino
Martino
5 y 5.0
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Actually the climb from Vivario counts instead of the turnoff and the sign. This makes it 1 km longer and especially spicier. Magnificent col!

Eigenlijk telt de klim vanuit Vivario ipv de afslag en het bord. Daarmee is hij 1 km langer en vooral pittiger. Schitterende col!

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:53:35
7 mph 00:37:56
9 mph 00:29:34
12 mph 00:22:12

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Sorba can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de Sorba from Vivario is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Sorba from Ghisoni.

Col de Sorba 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!

Col de Sorba 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 Sorba is 4.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Sorba is 7%.

Col de Sorba has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.1%.

The summit of Col de Sorba is at 4301 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:53:35 to climb Col de Sorba. At 7 mph the time is 00:37:56, and at 9 mph 00:29:34. For the fastest cyclists, 00:22:12 is an achievable time.

Col de Sorba is located in the region Corsica in France.

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