Col Saint-Georges

Corsica, France

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Col Saint-Georges

from Ornasca

CAT 1

Distance

14.2km

Elevation

738m

Avg %

5.2%

Max %

10.4%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Col Saint-Georges

from Zigliara

CAT 2

Distance

14.0km

Elevation

601m

Avg %

4.3%

Max %

9.3%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Col Saint-Georges is a Category 1 ascent in Corsica, France, topping out at 757 m. The Ornasca approach is the hardest — 14.2 km at 5.2%, 738 m gained, maxing at 10.4%. The steepest kilometre averages 8.9%, around km 8.4. It can also be climbed from Zigliara (14.0 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 3.8. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.