A curvy road to Col de Scalella, in Corsica

Col de Scalella is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1,193m (3,914ft) above sea level, located on the island of Corsica, in France.

Col de Scalella

Where is Col de Scalella?

The pass, also known as Bocca di a Scaledda, is located in the Corse-du-Sud department, in the central part of the island.

Is Col de Scalella paved?

The road to the summit is narrow, paved, and features many hairpin turns. It’s called the D27 road. You will find yourself grinding through the village in first gear around steep, blind hairpin corners. There are no barriers, just sheer drops for several hundred feet straight off the side of the road.

How long is Col de Scalella?

The pass is 21.5 km (13.35 miles) long, running north-south from Bocognano to Bastelica. Starting from Bastelica, the ascent is 6 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 422 meters, with an average gradient of 7%.

 

 

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