France, Haute-Corse, Corsica, France
A tight riverside track climbing into a glacial valley beneath jagged Corsican granite peaks.
Length
16 km
In miles
9.9 mi
Driving time
24 min
Atlas rating
8.8 / 10
The run
Corte to Bergeries de Grotelle, following the D623. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Upper section closed to private cars in peak summer
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 8 June 2026
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