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Cycle route 6: the Ostriconi

Road Cycling · Upper Corsica
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  • Vélo route 6 : l'Ostriconi
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The circuit joins the Ostriconi by the sea and then plunges inland through small deserted roads. After crossing the Bocca di a Croce and the Bocca San Colombanu, the circuit follows the ledge of the Regino before descending to the sea.
difficult
Distance 78.5 km
4:00 h
1,240 m
1,240 m
697 m
4 m
Difficulty
difficult
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Highest point
697 m
Lowest point
4 m
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Rest stops

L'Acula Marina

Safety information

Emergency Number:112

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APIDAE tourism data updated on 02/02/2023 by "Office de Tourisme Intercommunal de L'Ile Rousse-Balagne".
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Start

Ile Rousse
Coordinates:
DD
42.632695, 8.938520
DMS
42°37'57.7"N 8°56'18.7"E
UTM
32T 494959 4720029
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Destination

Ile Rousse

Parking

Parking close to the main building

Coordinates

DD
42.632695, 8.938520
DMS
42°37'57.7"N 8°56'18.7"E
UTM
32T 494959 4720029
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Equipment

Before you go:  

  • Make sure the bike is in perfect mechanical condition, not forgetting the tyres and brakes
  • Make sure the bike is properly adjusted to your body type
  • Wearing a helmet is highly recommended.
  • Take along a safety kit.
  • Remember that the Highway Code applies to cyclists in all circumstances
  • Never ride more than two abreast and pull over into a single lane when traffic circumstances dictate
  • Respect other road users as you would like them to respect you
  • Choose a route that is suitable for your physical abilities
  • Inform the people around you about your route.
  • Inform yourself of the weather conditions.
  • A first aid kit is not essential, but can be very useful
  • Inform yourself and keep emergency call numbers on file
  • Respect the environment by not throwing your food wrappers on the side of the road
  • If you have to go home after dark, make sure you can see and also be seen

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Parts of this content were machine translated using French as the source language
The most beautiful road cycling routes in Upper Corsica
France › Corsica › Upper Corsica › Olmi-Cappella

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Difficulty
difficult
Distance
78.5 km
Duration
4:00 h
Ascent
1,240 m
Descent
1,240 m
Highest point
697 m
Lowest point
4 m
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Routes France Upper Corsica Cycle route 6: the Ostriconi