Col de Vizzavona from Vivario
- 13 km
- 549 m
- Easy
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 549 m
- 13 km
Route overview
A ride suitable for cyclists prepared for a medium distance climb with 549 m elevation gain.
A 12.7 km climb from Vivario to Col de Vizzavona in France with 549 m elevation gain.
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.
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
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivario climb | 0.2 km | 2.8 km | 172 m | 6.2 % | 7.9 % | 834 m |
| Tattone climb | 5.8 km | 6.8 km | 355 m | 5.2 % | 9.7 % | 1167 m |
Vivario climb · starts at 0.1 km
Tattone climb · starts at 5.8 km
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 97% main road
- Main roads
- 12.3 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Main roads used
- T 20 (12 km)
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 80% climbing · 11% descending · 9% flat
- Steep sections
- 5.9 km over 5% · 0.9 km over 8%
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 0 kmDrinking water · on the route
- 0.1 kmchez caline · convenience store · on the route
- 2.3 kmLe chalet · café · on the route
- 5.5 kmToilets · 190 m off route
- 5.6 kmTotal · petrol station · on the route
- 6 kmFontaine de l'Occhiu · water tap · on the route
- 10.5 kmFontaine de Fulminato · drinking water · 40 m off route
- 11.9 kmA Muntagnera · café · on the route
Need to bail out?
- 5.2 km — Tattone (station), 140 m off route
Worth a stop
- 11.8 km — Parc Aventure (attraction)
At the start
- La Cremerie · pub · 50 m
- Le chalet · café · 410 m
- E Valle · restaurant · 50 m
- chez caline · convenience store · 50 m
- L'Affacata · convenience store · 60 m
At the finish
- A Muntagnera · café · 830 m
Stay after this ride
- Gite d'Étape Monte d'Oro · hostel · 560 m from the finish
- Hôtel Monte d'Oro · hotel · 610 m from the finish
- La Halte du Prince · hostel · 820 m from the finish
- Aire de bivouac La Halte Du Prince · campsite · 890 m from the finish
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 54 min
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