Vallica is a commune located in the Haute-Corse department on the island of Corsica, France. Situated within the mountainous Giussani Valley and forming part of the Corsica Regional Natural Park, the region features a rugged landscape characterized by extensive green oak forests and the Tartagine river. Its diverse terrain, with elevations ranging from 388 to 1,117 meters, makes Vallica suitable for several sports like road cycling, hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more.
Vallica offers…
74
Routes
4.6
(194)
Average rating
1660
People visited

5.0
(13)
179
riders
49.6km
02:51
1,170m
1,170m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(1)
46
riders
57.8km
02:58
990m
990m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

74
riders
103km
05:36
1,930m
1,930m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(1)
39
riders
22.9km
01:13
420m
420m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5
riders
25.6km
02:50
870m
860m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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50
riders
35.7km
02:51
820m
810m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.8
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21
riders
19.4km
01:44
440m
440m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(6)
17
riders
43.0km
03:01
770m
770m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.9
(36)
219
hikers
15.6km
04:51
590m
590m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(22)
72
hikers
12.3km
03:56
510m
510m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(27)
88
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(2)
8
hikers
5.28km
01:46
260m
260m
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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5.0
(9)
77
riders
21.9km
01:31
390m
390m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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53
riders
57.1km
03:47
820m
820m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

46
riders
144km
09:45
2,360m
2,360m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.6
(9)
41
riders
29.7km
01:56
420m
420m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
(4)
25
runners
6.64km
00:53
190m
190m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

21
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
(1)
15
runners
13.3km
01:33
300m
300m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(2)
13
runners
10.00km
01:22
300m
300m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Vallica offers a range of outdoor activities including road cycling, hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, and jogging. The region provides 5 routes, with an average rating of 4.37 stars from more than 5,000 visitors.
Vallica features road cycling routes, notably those utilizing the recently renewed road surface of the Bocca di Battaglia, which is suitable for racing bike tires. Detailed options are available in the Road Cycling Routes around Vallica guide.
Yes, Vallica offers hiking trails that traverse its mountainous terrain and extensive green oak forests within the Corsica Regional Natural Park. Information on these routes can be found in the Hiking around Vallica guide.
The varied landscape of Vallica, including its forests and riverbeds, supports mountain biking. Specific trails are detailed in the MTB Trails around Vallica guide.
Vallica is situated in the mountainous Giussani Valley and is part of the Corsica Regional Natural Park. Key features include extensive green oak forests, particularly the Chênaie de Vallica, and the Tartagine river with its riparian vegetation. Monte Padro overlooks the village.
The region's diverse terrain and natural park setting offer various options for different skill levels, including easier routes for hiking and cycling. Specific family-friendly routes would be detailed within the sport-specific guides.
Vallica is a recognized destination for outdoor activities on komoot, with more than 5,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The available routes have an average rating of 4.37 out of 5 stars.
Komoot offers several guides for Vallica, including Road Cycling Routes around Vallica, Hiking around Vallica, Cycling around Vallica, MTB Trails around Vallica, and Running Trails around Vallica.
The commune of Vallica has an average elevation of approximately 820 meters (2,690 feet). Its terrain ranges from 388 meters (1,273 feet) to 1,117 meters (3,665 feet).
Cyclists can find amenities such as a restaurant and a fountain for water refills in the nearby charming settlement of Belgodère. These facilities are convenient for those exploring the cycling routes in the Vallica region.
Yes, Vallica offers touring cycling routes that wind through its diverse landscape, including forests and along riverbeds. Further details are available in the Cycling around Vallica guide.
The terrain for cycling in Vallica is mountainous and diverse, characterized by significant elevation changes. It includes recently renewed road surfaces, such as at Bocca di Battaglia, and varied paths through green oak forests and along the Tartagine river.

