Restonica Gorges & Lac de Melo
Gorges de la Restonica
A granite gorge southwest of Corte with clear stream pools; a hike of about 1 hour from the Grotelle shepherds' parking area leads to Lac de Melo high in the mountains.
The Restonica River cuts a gorge about 15 km long southwest from Corte. A narrow road runs along the river, with many green pools suitable for swimming. At the end of the road is the parking lot for the Grotelle shepherds' hut, from which a hike of about 1 hour (with some sections using chains) reaches Lac de Melo at 1,711 m elevation, and a further 45 minutes uphill reaches Lac de Capitellu. In summer the parking is charged and often full, so arrive before 9 a.m. Mountain weather changes quickly, so bring a jacket.
Opening hours
Open all day (road closed in winter)
Nearby sights
- Cascade des Anglais
- Corte
- Forêt d'Aïtone
- A Cupulatta
- Gorges de la Spelunca
- Lac de Tolla
- Porto (Ota)
- Calanques de Piana