Bocca de Sevi
France, europe
12.5 km
1,101 m
hard
Year-round
# Bocca de Sevi: Corsica's Steep Mountain Challenge
Tucked away in Corse-du-Sud on the beautiful island of Corsica, Bocca de Sevi (also called Col de Sevi) sits at a respectable 1,101 meters above sea level. This is the kind of pass that rewards adventurous drivers with seriously stunning views.
The D70 road up here is fully asphalted—good news for your tires—but don't let that fool you. This route gets *steep*, with some sections hitting 8.8%, so you'll definitely feel your car working. The real fun is choosing your approach.
Coming from Pont de Belfiori is the shortest and spiciest option: just 12.5 km but a gnarly 875-meter elevation gain averaging 7%. If you prefer a more measured climb, start from Sagone for a 21 km journey with 1,097 meters of elevation gain (5.2% average). Looking for the most leisurely ascent? Porto Marina offers the longest route at 27.6 km, but the gradient chills out to a mellow 4% average with 1,091 meters total elevation.
Expect a thrilling balcony road experience as you weave through the dramatic Gorges de Trente-Pas, with Lac de la Glère beckoning with some seriously photogenic scenery. Pick your route based on how much adrenaline you're after, but no matter which way you go, this Corsican gem delivers an unforgettable ride.
Where is it?
Bocca de Sevi is located in France (europe). Coordinates: 45.6655, 0.9207
Road Details
- Country
- France
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 12.5 km
- Max Elevation
- 1,101 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- 45.6655, 0.9207
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