HC D268

Col de Bavella

Corsica, france

The D268 rises 29.6km through rolling hills and mountain roads, gaining 1,380m to 1,218m. The average gradient of 4.7% disguises ramps of 10.8% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 20 hairpin bends define this climb — each switchback a landmark, each straight a test of resolve. Located in Corsica, France.

  • The 1st climb in Corsica by difficulty.
  • The 2nd climb in Corsica by elevation gain.
  • Higher summit than 97% of climbs in Corsica.
  • One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
  • The crux hits between km 25 and km 26 — 3km above 10% averaging 10.6%.

Col de Bavella

Corsica, france

29.6km 1380m 4.7%
HC

Distance

29.6km

Avg Gradient

4.7%

Max Gradient

10.8%

Elevation Gain

1380m

Summit

1,218m

Wall Rating

6.3

What things cost

Typical prices in France

€3.20

Coffee

€6.00

Beer

€15.00

Meal

€1.80

Water

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