FR-2A Between Gravona and Prunelli – Road 94 Km, D+1874m, 6 cols

Author’s description

Author: Bernard Giraudeau

Course: completed in October 2021

Start: A Gravona, a parking area near the horticultural establishment or shops, traffic circle T40 / D55b. Alt: 11 m

Tourist description

The route first takes the roads of the eastern side of the Gravona valley passing through many villages. Then it climbs to the Col de Scalella which offers a magnificent view of the summits of the central range of Corsica. The return is done by the valley of Prunelli and its artificial lake of Tolla while crossing three picturesque villages while offering beautiful sights on the southern coast of the Gulf of Ajaccio.

6 cols

1 – Collu di Paolu FR-2A-0240

2 – Bocca di Campianu FR-2A-0533

3 – A Foci FR-2A-0529a

4 – Col de Scalella FR-2A-1193a

5 – Col de Menta FR-2A-0756

6 – Bocca di Mercuju FR-2A-0715b

Technical description

The road is in very bad condition between Ucciani and Tavera. Following it uphill, therefore in the proposed direction, is less painful than the opposite.

Also, the road in the Prunelli gorges is not famous but works should be undertaken soon.

Key words: Col de Scalella, Bastelica, Cauro, Tavera, Tolla

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

This itinerary is offered as an indication. The author disclaims his responsibility and that of the Club des Cent Cols by virtue of imponderables due to the cyclist himself, the equipment used and everything concerning the road, tracks and paths, their surroundings and other users of them.

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