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FR-2A Between Gravona and Prunelli – Route: 94 km, elevation gain: 1,870 m, 7 mountain passes

Author description

Author Bernard Giraudeau
Course Completed in October 2021
Departure : in Gravona, a car park near the garden centre and shops, at the T40/D55b roundabout. Altitude: 11 m.

Tourist information

The route first follows the roads along the eastern flank of the Gravona Valley, passing through numerous villages. It then climbs to the Col de Scalella, which offers a magnificent view of the peaks of Corsica’s central mountain range. The return journey takes you through the Prunelli Valley and past the artificial lake at Tolla, passing through three picturesque villages whilst offering lovely views of the southern coast of the Gulf of Ajaccio.

Technical specifications

The road between Ucciani and Tavera is in very poor condition. Following it uphill, in the proposed direction, is less strenuous than the other way round.
Similarly, the road through the Prunelli Gorges is not in the best condition, but work was due to begin in 2021.

7 passes

1 – Collu di Paolu	240 m	FR-2A-0240
2 – Bocca di Campianu	533 m	FR-2A-0533
3 – A Foci	529 m	FR-2A-0529a
4 – Bocca di Sopranellu (added in 2026)	575 m	FR-2A-0560
5 – Scalella Pass	1,193 m	FR-2A-1193a
6 – Menta Pass	740 metres	FR-2A-0756
7 – Bocca di Mercuju	715 m	FR-2A-0715b

Editor’s note: following an update to the route in 2026, here are a few nearby mountain passes that could potentially be added:

• Bocca di a Seghia, FR-2A-0041, 600 m from the start;
• Bocca la Croce, FR-2A-0165, 500 m from km 6;
• Bocca di San Pietro, FR-2A-0555b, 400 m past the 17 km mark;
• Focci, FR-2A-0400, 600 m past the 23 km mark;
• Cricheto Pass, FR-2A-0724, at 1,200 m near km 64.

Keywords : Scalella Pass, Bastelica, Tolla, Tavera, Centcols

Openrunner link, interactive map, profile, track : https://www.openrunner.com/route-details/10954093

This itinerary is provided for information only. The author accepts no liability, nor that of the Club des Cent Cols, for any imponderables due to the cyclist himself, the equipment used or anything to do with the road, tracks and paths, their surroundings or other users.

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