Arcu Correboi
Category 111.3 km
Distance
660 m
Elevation Gain
5.8%
Average Gradient
11%
Max Gradient
A strategic high pass at 1,246m in the central Gennargentu region connecting the Nuoro province to the Ogliastra, Arcu Correboi is a regular feature of Sardinian amateur racing calendars and one of the island's most scenically rewarding climbs. The eastern approach from Arzana is the more demanding of the two faces: 11.3km at an average of 5.8% with the final 5km consistently above 7% through dense muflone (wild sheep) territory. The summit carries a distinctive isolation — no bars, no services, just the wind and the view west across the Gennargentu plateau. The descent towards Nuoro is long, smooth, and genuinely exhilarating. This climb appeared in the 2017 Giro d'Italia route discussions and captures perfectly the uncompromising character of Sardinian mountain cycling.
Pro Tip
The Arzana side is best approached with a car shuttle or by riding the full loop via Lanusei — a 95km day with 1,800m of climbing that represents one of Sardinia's great cycling itineraries. The muflone on the upper slopes are genuinely wild and will stand on the road; slow your approach. Water sources are non-existent above Arzana — carry two full bottles minimum.
Part of
Cycling in Sardinia