Bavella Pass – Lake Ospedale loop from Figari

Bavella Pass – Lake Ospedale loop from Figari

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Bavella Pass – Lake Ospedale loop from Figari

07:53

156km

2,580m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional de Corse

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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44.5 km

Tarco

Beach

76.1 km

Bocca di Larone

Mountain Pass

78.8 km

View from Col de Bavella

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Beautiful view when climbing the Col de Bavella which offers incredible panoramas all along!

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88.6 km

Bavella Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Bavella massif is one of the most beautiful hiking and climbing areas in Corsica. The island's character is particularly evident in the consistently rough cliffs and striking summit shapes. Top!

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89.1 km

Col de Bavella South – Final Section

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

super mega pretty round

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97.7 km

Zonza

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A choice stop for lovers of the mountain atmosphere. There you will find several hotel-restaurants, grocery stores and a fairly lively atmosphere!

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104 km

Bocca di Pelza

Mountain Pass

108 km

Illarate Pass

Highlight • Summit

Crazy big stone lying around a bit further is a mountain lying on the adventurous wobble stones

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114 km

Ospedale Dam

Highlight • Lake

Because the road to the Bevella leads here anyway
So far, I've only seen the lake in spring so fully seen in the fall, the thing is often scarily empty. …

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115 km

Lake Ospedale

Highlight • Lake

With a lot or little water in it, either you have made the first hill or there is a great descent

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118 km

View of Ospedale Reservoir

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Because you're finally at the top and can stretch your legs a bit on the plateau before tackling the final climb to Bavalla from Zonza.
Of course, also because of the great view up there.

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156 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

93.6 km

59.5 km

2.54 km

185 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

153 km

2.78 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,220 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 30 October

22°C

6°C

40 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

September 25, 2024,Tour 2: Dolomiten Korsikas

* Col de Larone
* Col de Bavella
* Col d'Illarata

Today I rode the "Col de Bavella", which is considered the number 1 in Corsica on all platforms and it kept its word. Absolutely! Just wow wow wow!!! I think that was one of the most beautiful bike rides I've ever done. If not the most beautiful. I love …

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August 26, 2025,Korsika 2: Col de Bavella, Col de Larone & Col d'Illarata

* Col de Larone
* Col de Bavella
* Barrage de l'Ospedale
* Col d'Illarata

Simply one of the most beautiful tours in Corsica.

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