From Corte, the emblematic town in the heart of Corsica, opens one of the island’s most spectacular valleys: the Restonica. This protected site is an immersion into the authentic and rugged Corsica, where nature has retained all its power.
The Restonica Valley is one of Corsica’s natural jewels, a place where mountains and water meet. A few kilometers west of Corte, the valley winds through towering peaks, pine forests and granite rocks sculpted by time. The wild path along the Restonica leads to natural pools of crystal-clear, icy water — perfect invitations for a refreshing swim in nature.
Higher up, Lake Melo, perched above 1,700 meters, offers breathtaking views: deep blue waters reflecting the surrounding peaks, and alpine meadows where sheep and goats still graze. At 1,930 meters, Lake Capitello — the deepest lake in Corsica — stuns with its intense blue waters surrounded by massive granite slabs plunging straight into the lake. In clear weather, the view from “Brèche de Capitello” overview all the way to the Gulf of Porto.
Every step reveals the richness of a preserved ecosystem, where mountain flowers, birds and waterfalls coexist harmoniously.