Col de Vergio

Difficulty points	827
Length	22.1 mi
Average gradient	4.3%
Steepest segment	7.3%
Total ascent	5016 ft

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HerrWeed ^premium

2 w 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

Really nice, scenic ride. Moderate grades all the way. Light traffic. Cows, pigs, burros and goats. Great lunch place on the right as you first ride into Elvisa. Definitely ride it.

RalphG

11 Mo 5.0 01:57:58 (11.2 mph)

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Beautiful climb, actually consisting of two parts with 4 flat kilometres in between. It never gets steep either, but still fairly tough due to its length. Particularly beautiful scenery along cliffs and in forests. Watch out for the donkeys, goats, pigs and cows on the road.

brunorne370

1 y 4.0 01:39:32 (13.3 mph)

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More than 35 km of climbing with a variety of magnificent views. Climbed on 9 October 2024. My bike is a VTTAE CUBE weighing 23.8 kg.
I don't have any pictures but a video of the full climb is forthcoming. In the meantime :
https://youtu.be/mlojIx8phzQ?feature=shared

Claus011 ^premium

1 y 5.0 06:30:00 (3.4 mph)

I did a trip from Cargese, via Piana to Porto and started the climb there. A climb that never becomes steep but because of his length still a serious climb. Great views in the first 10k, the top is satisfing but not so beatifull. I returned via the D70 (col de Sevi) to Sargone. Great round trip. The descent from Col de Vergio to Evisa and from Col de Sevi to Sagone are both fantastic descents. Good surface and good overview not to many traffic. For btetween 65 -60 km/h was a safe speed. With tops possible to 75-80km/h. In the morning there is very few traffic before the tourist start driving to the top of the cols.

gatz87 ^premium

2 y 5.0

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Done from Evisa, so only the final part and by bicycle touring with a 25kg bike; the gradients are not excessive and the asphalt is good, the landscape is very beautiful, almost completely covered by trees but every now and then there are some fantastic views. There are signs with the kilometre progression and gradients.

dennisloose

3 y 3.0

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Nice climb but start early because of the heat. Indeed pigs...2x they came after me. Mostly around 4-6 ％ and a few flat sections.

tatard

3 y 3.0 02:51:00 (7.8 mph)

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Long climb from Porto but steady and not too difficult. I did it as part of the GT20. Watch out for the pigs on the road.

jnoordzi ^premium

4 y 4.0

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Along the way beautiful and varied nature. During the climb there are enough flat stretches to rest. From Porto you better stay south (right bank) of the river. There the tarmac is better.

Martino

5 y 4.0

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The Gorge de Spelunca where you cycle through is worthwhile to stop once in a while. Very nice!

Climbing times

5 mph	04:26:57
7 mph	03:08:59
9 mph	02:27:17
12 mph	01:50:39

Road surface condition

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Vergio can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de Vergio from Porto is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Vergio from Ponte Castirla.

You don't need special gearing for Col de Vergio. 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 Vergio 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 Vergio is 22.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Vergio is 4.3%.

Col de Vergio has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.3%.

The summit of Col de Vergio is at 4839 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 04:26:57 to climb Col de Vergio. At 7 mph the time is 03:08:59, and at 9 mph 02:27:17. For the fastest cyclists, 01:50:39 is an achievable time.

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

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