Col de Vizzavona

Corsica, France

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Col de Vizzavona

from Bocognano

CAT 1

Distance

7.3km

Elevation

561m

Avg %

7.7%

Max %

15.2%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Col de Vizzavona

from Venaco

CAT 2

Distance

17.1km

Elevation

736m

Avg %

4.3%

Max %

14%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Col de Vizzavona is a Category 1 ascent in Corsica, France, topping out at 1 183 m. The Bocognano approach is the hardest — 7.3 km at 7.7%, 561 m gained, maxing at 15.2%. The steepest kilometre averages 12.0%, around km 5.5. It can also be climbed from Venaco (17.1 km at 4.3%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 4.5. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.