Col de Vizzavona from Vivario
A mountainous 13 km road cycling route from Vivario through Savaggio, Tattone and Vizzavona Gare, with 549 m of climbing over the Vivario climb and the Tattone climb.
At a glance
- Best for
- Short, climbing-heavy rides
- Distance
- 12.7 km
- Elevation gain
- 549 m
- Riding time
- 54 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Bike
- Road bike
- Surface
- Paved
- Best months
- May to Oct
- Navigation
- GPX download
- Start → finish
- Vivario
Map and elevation profile
Elevation profile
- 549 m
- 13 km
Route description
- Vivario
- Vivario climb
- Savaggio
- Tattone climb
- Tattone
- Vizzavona Gare
The route starts at Vivario (659 m) and climbs steadily to Foce di Vizzavona (1167 m) over 12.7 km. It follows the main road (T 20) for nearly the entire distance, with 99% paved surface. The road is mostly climbing (80%) with some flat sections and minor descending. The first climb segment from km 0.2 to 3 covers 2.8 km gaining 172 m at an average gradient of 6.2%, with a maximum of 7.9%.
After passing Savaggio at 3.7 km and Tattone at 5.9 km, the second climb segment begins at 5.8 km spanning 6.8 km with 355 m gained at an average of 5.2%, peaking at 9.7% locally. Vizzavona Gare is at 9.4 km, and the highest point, Foce di Vizzavona, is at 12.6 km.
Along the route there are cafés at 2.3 km and 11.9 km, drinking water at the start, 6 km, and 10.5 km, and a convenience store near the start and at the finish. A bail out point is available at Tattone (5.2 km) with a station nearby. Toilets and a petrol station are around 5.5–5.6 km. The longest stretch without a café, shop or water is 3.1 km between 2.3 and 5.4 km.
Why ride this route?
- Climbs the Vivario climb (2.9 km at 6.1 %) and the Tattone climb (6.8 km at 5.2 %).
- Tops out at 1,167 m, 12.6 km in.
Highlights
- Passes through Vivario to Foce di Vizzavona
- Two main climbs: 2.8 km at 6.2%, then 6.8 km at 5.2%
- Highest point at 1167 m after 12.6 km
- Cafés at 2.3 km and 11.9 km along route
Along the route
Places passed
On the road
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | On this ride | Full ascent | Top on this ride |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivario climb | 0.2 km | 2.8 km · 172 m · 6.2 % · max 7.9 % | 2.9 km · 174 m · 6.1 % | 834 m |
| Tattone climb | 5.8 km | 6.8 km · 355 m · 5.2 % · max 9.7 % | 6.8 km · 355 m · 5.2 % | 1167 m |
Vivario climb · full ascent, starts at 0.1 km
Tattone climb · full ascent, starts at 5.8 km
Know before you go
- 12.3 km on main roads without a cycle lane
- Longest stretch without café, shop or water: 3.1 km from 2.3 to 5.4 km