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The Steps of Santa Regina – Corte Citadel loop from Corte

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Corsica

The Steps of Santa Regina – Corte Citadel loop from Corte

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164

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The Steps of Santa Regina – Corte Citadel loop from Corte

04:00

56.7km

1,130m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 55.3 km for 78 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.70 km

Col d'Ominanda

Mountain Pass

7.17 km

Memorial

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A car race accident

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15.5 km

Queen Staircase

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long but not difficult

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20.1 km

La Scala di Santa Regina Gorge

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No, you're not dreaming ! You are indeed in Corsica, although this narrow canyon may remind you of a Far West setting.

This parade of La Scala di Santa Regina (Saint Régine's staircase) is a long gorge that stretches for more than 15 kilometers. It was dug by the Golo river which flows below. You evolve at the foot of high rock faces.

That's wonderful !

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27.9 km

Calacuccia

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Calacuccia is a village located 847 meters above sea level. The geography here takes a very poetic turn in its naming, since geologically this island valley is named "Below the Mountains". As for the mountains that surround the village, they take the pretty name of "Crystal Corsica".

A dam on the Golo River forms an artificial lake just below the town.

The peaks of the Cinto massif are visible and invite you to come and hike. The highest of these mountains, which culminates at 2,525 meters above sea level, is called the Paglia Orba.

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33.6 km

The Steps of Santa Regina

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The ride through the Scala di Santa Regina gorge is an absolute must when cycling in Corsica. The winding but not steep road leads between towering rock walls, partly carved into the rock and partly built onto it using high retaining walls, along the Golo River. Once you have driven through the gorge, the valley at Calacuccia opens up and you drive along the foot of the Monte Cinto massif, whose summit region, which is still snow-covered in spring, provides a great panorama for the further journey towards Col de Vergio.

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54.4 km

Fontaine - Fountain

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Drinking water 😋

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55.2 km

Corte Citadel

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Old fortress above the city. The access is chargeable, but the entry also includes a visit to the adjacent (air-conditioned) museum. It has a nice view over the city.

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55.8 km

Corte

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Corte is the historical and cultural capital of Corsica. It was on the initiative of Pascal Paoli (one of the most famous people on the island) that this city in November 1775 was chosen as the capital of independent Corsica. In doing so, Corsica separated itself from the Republic of Genoa. You can learn even more about the history by visiting the Corsican Museum which is located within the city's citadel. Corte is amazing, because as soon as you leave the city, you immediately find yourself surrounded by nature.

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56.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

54.5 km

1.22 km

677 m

231 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

56.1 km

372 m

118 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (820 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Friday 3 July

33°C

16°C

12 %

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The Steps of Santa Regina – Corte Citadel loop from Corte

Memorial

Queen Staircase

La Scala di Santa Regina Gorge

Calacuccia

The Steps of Santa Regina

Fontaine - Fountain

Corte Citadel

Corte

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